Ever worry your metabolism is so slow, it may be broken? If you’re a woman over age 50, you might want to try intermittent fasting for menopause. “When we’re younger, estrogen permeates every organ in the body, keeping us both fertile and metabolically healthy. But as estrogen levels drop over time, metabolism struggles,” says menopause expert Mindy Pelz, DC, whose YouTube videos boast more than 75 million hits. Here’s the good news: “All the metabolic changes we experience can be fixed.” Dr. Pelz adds that older women using her unique twist on intermittent fasting “say their bodies work like ..read more

Being a pet parent is an honor and a privilege. It’s fulfilling and provides unconditional love and support. But like most other things in life, it’s not all fun and games, and there are a lot of different factors to consider and be responsible for once you take on the commitment to care for an animal. Just like humans, they need proper medical care, social, emotional and mental fitness, and to spend as much quality time as possible with their beloved humans. It can be daunting to think about all of the research and considerations involved in having a pet, but whether you’re a seasoned pet par ..read more

Sunscreen — it’s a non-negotiable part of summer skin care…and really for all seasons! But after pinpointing the right level of SPF and/or if you want a tinted version, the next step is choosing a formulation: mineral or chemical sunscreen. And with so many options for both types of SPF on store shelves, choosing the right one can feel like deciphering a foreign language. Should you go with mineral or chemical sunscreen? That’s why we chatted with top dermatologists Mona Gohara, MD and Vicki Rapaport, MD — plus, Richard Parker, cosmetic chemist and founder of Rationale, to get into how exactly ..read more

Maybe you’ve been slacking on moisturizing recently, and now your cuticles are dry and cracked. Or you’ve had a nail-biting type of week, and you’ve got the jagged hangnails to show for it. At first, you don’t give the rough skin around your nails a second thought. After all, hangnails are common and they usually go away on their own. But after a few days, you notice your hands aren’t healing as quickly as they normally do. Your fingertip is red and swollen, and it’s tender to the touch. Could it be an infected hangnail?  Hangnails may be tiny, but they can be surprisingly painful — espec ..read more

On Mother’s Day of 2022, Eileen Harlin drove from her home in Windsor, Pennsylvania to her parents’ house in Frederick, Maryland. She had big news and couldn’t think of a better day to share it with her mom, Julia. “I know you’ll be mad at me, Mom, but for the past few months, I’ve been getting tested. We’ve scheduled surgery.” Julia, in shock, sat silently, tears rolling down her face. Diagnosed with nonalcoholic cirrhosis in 2021, the mom of five had been waiting for months for a donor liver, but even as she grew sicker and weaker, she made it clear that she did not want any of her children ..read more

There’s nothing like the sight of colorful tulips popping up out of the ground — a sign that spring has sprung and sunny days are ahead! If you’ve transplanted potted tulip plants this spring or are thinking about planting tulip bulbs this fall, you might be wondering how to grow or how to care for tulips. So we asked garden pros for their best strategies to care for tulips — both in your garden and once you’ve harvested them. They also shared their best planting and growing tips and tricks. Read on for the easy how-to’s. Soon you’ll have the most beautiful bounty of blooms on the block. Why s ..read more

To paraphrase one of their most iconic songs, AC/DC is set to shake Europe all summer long on their first tour there in eight years. Longtime AC/DC band members Angus Young and Brian Johnson will be joined by guitarist Stevie Young, drummer Matt Laug, and Jane’s Addiction’s bassist Chris Chaney for the PWR/UP tour, in support of their 2020 album Power Up. To note  that audiences are excited is an understatement: When tickets went on sale earlier this year, the guys were, let’s just say, pleasantly “Thunderstruck” to find out they sold 1.5 million tickets in just one day. “We can’t wait to ..read more

Woman’s World readers are entertained each week with a two-minute mystery story in every issue (and have special Mini Mysteries magazines devoted to cracking even more cases!) — from whodunits to who-stole-its to who’s up to no good — and we’re sharing those stories here each week to bring more laugh-out-loud fun to our readers. Read on for the newest installment! Mother’s Day Vandal by Loretta Martin Detective Brynne O’Dell sighed. Another 15 minutes and her graveyard shift would’ve ended if Tina Mayfield hadn’t rushed into the department at 8:45 am. “Somebody broke in last night and trashed ..read more

Reading your horoscope for the week can help you navigate the days ahead. Since horoscopes predict future life events (big and small), you’ll have an idea of what the upcoming days might bring. Here’s what’s happening for your zodiac sign this week, May 6 to May 12, 2024. AQUARIUS Jan. 20–Feb. 18 Sarayut Thaneerat/Getty You’ll get the green light to begin a project that’s close to your heart alongside family members around the 7th. On the 11th, tackling everyday to­-do’s with a friend could be productive and ultimately fulfilling! (Learn more about Aquarius.) Your lucky days: Ma ..read more

Earthquake, a gripping disaster movie released in 1974, captured the imagination of audiences with its groundbreaking special effects, compelling storyline and stellar cast including Charlton Heston and Ava Gardner. Directed by Mark Robson and produced by Jennings Lang, Earthquake follows the lives of various characters as they navigate the aftermath of a catastrophic earthquake in Los Angeles. Amidst crumbling buildings, raging fires, and widespread chaos, the protagonists must confront their fears, make difficult choices, and ultimately fight for survival. The film masterfully blen ..read more