Women's Health

Women's Health readers strive to better their whole lives. And that's exactly why Women's Health reports on all the topics that interest them. In every issue you'll find topics on success strategies, nutrition, weight loss, health, fitness, special reports, sex & relationship, beauty breakthroughs, and style & fashion.

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Women’s Health

Earlier this year, I spent a morning at a Korean-style spa (known as jjimjilbang) with my good friend Jen.

Back to the Basics

Smooth Soothe

Swift Sniff

The Truth About Runner’s High

Flower Fave • Hibiscus is blooming across grocery stores, in everything from yogurt to protein powder. But this good-for-you beauty is steeped in culture too. Let’s consider the crop.…

Drink Pink • Sip and snack on these WH picks to hike up your intake.

Family Matters • Actress Brenda Song, star of Hulu’s Dollface, divides her early hours into two parts: mommy-and-me time to bond with her son, followed by a self-care stint to make sure she doesn’t lose sight of herself. Both are key to nailing this thing called parenthood. THE SWEET LIFE

Cash Control

The New Rules of Hydration

Electrolytes, Explained • The buzzy bottle enhancers are all over, but water is still your go-to guzzle for normal activities, says Jordan. Doing an hour-long high-intensity or endurance exercise? That’s when she recommends a bev with carbs and electrolytes. Try these RD-approved options:

Seasonal Shifters

#WH READS

Healthy Guts for All

The Best Beauty Products • Introducing the new all-around champs for your skin, hair, makeup, and more.

Makeup • Our multitasking MVPs create the illusion that you actually did wake up like this.

Body • Because the skin below your neck deserves some serious TLC as well.

Skin • Blemish blockers, dark-spot correctors, wrinkle slayers…all solutions live here.

Nails • Affordable favorites keep your digits looking strong and stylish.

Oral • Necessities for a healthy and bright smile. Say cheese!

Hair • Get salon-worthy locks from the comfort of your humble abode.

Positive Practice • WHEN TOWELING OFF AFTER VINYASA SCULPT, IT’S EASY TO FORGET THAT YOGA IS ACTUALLY A THOUSANDS-OF-YEARS-OLD HINDU INSTITUTION. BUT THERE ARE INFORMED WAYS TO HONOR THE ROOTS OF IT…AND DEEPEN YOUR OWN SPIRITUAL TRANSFORMATION TOO.

Spread the Love • Elevate your practice by supporting Indian-owned brands. Three of Tandon’s faves:

TRANSFORM YOUR FLOW

Tune Out the Noise

Core Challenge • Soup up the traditional hollow hold with an overhead extension to ignite your arms, shoulders, and abs.

Kemtai • Meet the one-of-a-kind fitness platform designed to help you improve your form.

Cutting Edge • ALLOW US TO FAMILIARIZE YOU WITH THE ULTIMATE HEALTHY MEAL-PREP MVP: THE HUMBLE KITCHEN KNIFE. OH, YOU’RE SURE YOU KNOW EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS SILVER STAR? TIME TO LEVEL UP YOUR SKILLS.

Slice It Up • The two main types to look for: German and Western-style Japanese knives. Each kind offers a unique set of characteristics (lightweight and precise vs. heavier and versatile, basically) that will benefit you in various ways. Let’s go a little deeper.…

THE CERAMIC SCOOP

Best Buys • Skip those pricey sets and opt for three faves that will truly do it all.

Master the Setup

Stay Sharp and Keep Chopping

All Fired Up • SPICY GOCHUJANG-BASED VINAIGRETTE SEASONS BOTH FLANK STEAK AND BIBB LETTUCE FOR A FAST BOWL WITH SERIOUS PUNCH THAT GOES WAAAY BEYOND BASIC PROTEIN. ’TIS A TWO-FOR-ONE!

Say Cheese • WE SAMPLED OVER 100 DAIRY AND DAIRY-LIKE DARLINGS TO DISCOVER THE BITES WITH MORE PERKS THAN THE AVERAGE...