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Woman's World

May 18 2026
Magazine

A great week made easy! Woman's World is written for the traditional, family-oriented working woman. Each issue delivers a feel-good mix of heart-warming human interest stories, practical everyday solutions for work and home, and mouth-watering recipes.

The nicest show on TV

If you have itchy ears, when do they tend to itch the most?

MY VISIT WITH PRUE

Comfort for our heroes

“One small change that made life easier was…”

Seven thoughtful questions to spark curiosity

POP CULTURE CALENDAR

It Happened This WEEK

THIS WEEK’S Best New Books

Fate reunited them so she could save his life! • In 1988, Elena Hershey and Shawn Moyer danced the night away at their high school prom. Recently, Elena learned that Shawn was in need of a kidney, so she reached out and offered him an incredible gift

Beautiful in breezy & bright styles! • Create fresh stand-out looks with this season’s hottest trends that are comfy and chic

Foods that work like Ozempic

Pour a cup of fat-burning green tea

3 supplements for younger skin

Stop bladder leaks before they start

Fight breast cancer with every sip

Turn back time with vitamins

Shingles vaccine perk

Q Why do I crash every afternoon around 3 PM—and how can I stop it?

Get your best night’s sleep yet! • Researchers in the journal PLOS Biology have discovered 5 distinct sleep types—and when you know which category you fall into, you can make simple tweaks to your everyday routine to get the Zzzs you deserve

MELT FAT, REV ENERGY • Creatine costs as little as 17¢ a day, yet women over 50 (and their doctors!) are raving. We’ll tell you why

Protein boosters like these help ‘activate’ creatine

Prue Leith is Living Life in Color

Quick Questions, Honest Answers with Prue

CHICKEN DINNER • Each of these crowd-pleasing meals starts with a convenient rotisserie chicken

FUDGY Delight • Our chocolate frosting is so rich and creamy, no one will guess it’s made with healthy avocado instead of butter

DINNER made easy! So fast, SO DELICIOUS!

How to remember anything • With so many details to keep track of every day, it’s easy for important things to slip your mind. Luckily, a few clever brain hacks can help ensure they stick. Here’s how to best recall…

Hidden health plan perks that SAVE YOU MONEY • Your insurance benefits don’t stop at doctor visits, tests and prescriptions. Many plans include little-known extras that support your wellbeing and help you spend less. Here’s where to look for yours!

Earn Costco gift cards!

“I almost fell for an AI-voice grandparent scam!” • Sandy Rountree shares how pointed questions and one granddaddy of a slip-up saved her from an AI phone scam involving a desperate caller with a familiar voice

Springtime bliss awaits in SHENANDOAH NATIONAL PARK!

Much loved pastry • Use the letters highlighted in the finished puzzle to find the answer to an iced bun

SUDOKU

Add a little flavor

In the bag

CONNECT THE DOTS • Grab a pen and Connect the Dots, then color the design

SPOT THE DIFFERENCE

PERSON, PLACE OR THING?

ORDER UP!

Grandma’s lasting love

The right kind of company

The start of a beautiful friendship

Your Horoscope • Sunday, May 17 to Saturday, May 23

BRAIN GAMES ANSWER KEY • from pages 42 to 45

You’ve got the best kind of beauty there is!

The sweetest special delivery • Crystal heads into the post office to pick up a package—and to catch a glimpse of her crush. Then, she leaves with the possibility of new love!

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