Woman's Weekly Living Series

Published by IPC Media.

Published 9 times per year the Woman's Weekly Living Series has issues daedicated to health, gardening, cooking and knitting, as well as seasonal specials.

Editorial

Good to SHARE • What’s new this month in the world of health and wellbeing

DEMENTIA? Or is it just forgetfulness? • What’s normal and what’s not? Here are six early warning signs you shouldn’t ignore…

Bump up your health habits • All it takes is a few super-easy tweaks to boost your wellbeing

‘Even I’ve struggled to KEEP DANCINGʼ • Former Strictly judge Arlene Phillips opens up on why she challenges herself to be active every day

BALANCE YOUR PLATE & LOSE WEIGHT... • Trying to trim down, but just not seeing the results? It might be because of your portion control, says nutritionist Shona Wilkinson

3 neat gadgets

Your perfect plate…

20 ways to beat those bugs THIS WINTER • Some simple lifestyle tweaks are all it takes to help you avoid the seasonal sniffles

10 LOOK WAYS TO younger • Roll back the years with these smart make-up swaps

The big HRT rethink • Forget all you thought you knew about hormone replacement therapy. Views on their risks and benefits are changing

GET FIT FOR MENOPAUSE... AND BEYOND

Rich in FIBRE • Fibre is an essential part of a balanced diet, as it aids digestion and is linked to heart health. Enjoy these dishes created by our Test Kitchen experts

That’s a RELIEF! • 16 ways to ease your aches and pains - naturally

Dance yourself FITTER • Discover the fun way to work out – and boost your well-being into the bargain...

‘ZUMBA’S TRANSFORMED MY HEALTH!’

COPING WITH… Blood in your pee • If you notice this even ‘just the once’, tell your doctor, says Dr Melanie Wynne-Jones

Tests you may need

Are you... VITAMIN DEFICIENT? • Here are six signs that you may be – and what you need to do about it – says clinical nutritionist Suzie Sawyer

I want ONE! • Everything from fi tness gear to health gadgets – here are 10 of the best wellness buys to keep you healthy

COPING WITH... Measles • Could you or your loved ones be at risk, asks Dr Melanie Wynne-Jones

4 ways to avoid measles

LIGHT up your LIFE • Make the most of your body clock to improve your sleep, beat fatigue and boost your health

Eat your way SLIM & HEALTHY • Bridget Davis shares recipes for a sugar-free, gluten-free and dairy-free diet from her new book

COPING WITH… Viking’s disease • Its medical name is Dupuytren’s contracture, and it needs treatment once it starts to be a nuisance, says Dr Melanie Wynne-Jones

Potential treatments

Is eating FAT making you FAT? • Research claims that it’s fat – not carbs or sugar – that we need to watch when trying to lose weight. So is it true?

4 ways to cut back on fat

Walking IN MEMORY • Gillian Thornton discovered these beautiful strolls on National Trust land, donated in memory of those loved and lost

De-stress WITH SCENT • The perfect aromatic pick-me-ups to make you feel marvellous

Five ways with... FLATBREADS • Let our Test Kitchen experts inspire you with this delicious selection of easy-to-make pizza alternatives

Ask the expert • Your health questions answered by Dr Melanie Wynne-Jones

COPING WITH… Rheumatoid arthritis • This auto-immune disorder starts at any age, says Dr Melanie Wynne-Jones

Tests you may need

7 at-home HEALTH CHECKS • These simple diy tests can help you to spot and quickly address any potential problems

Beautiful BLACKBERRIES • Whether foraged from hedgerows or purchased in a punnet, these are some of the Test Kitchens...