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How to write a short story for Woman’s Weekly
Here at Woman’s Weekly Fiction Department we love to hear from you and receive short story submissions for both our weekly magazines and Fiction Monthly specials. If you are a…
Ways to stop wasting food
There are a number of organisations trying to educate us on how to stop wasting food. The People’s Fridge Disposing of food waste in London costs a staggering £50m per…
Feeling stressed? Here’s how to stay calm and carry on
Whether it’s work or money worries or a delayed train, the average adult spends two hours and 11 minutes of every day feeling stressed. A recent survey revealed that being…
Improve your mood in just one day
Did you know that it’s easy to improve your mood in just one day? Here’s what you should do between waking and going to bed. 7am: Let In The Light…
Hang on to that summer holiday high
Take a siesta When you’re on holiday, it’s permissible to have a little snooze by the pool or in your room to escape the heat of the afternoon sun. A…
Best exercise for general long-term health
Take note of the quote: ‘The flame that burns twice as bright, burns half as long’, because it seems that, in terms of exercising for healthy longevity, less is definitely…
10 bad habits that are good for your health
Chocolate The bad: ‘Chocolate contains a stimulant called theobromine, so eating too much may overstimulate your adrenal glands and nervous system,’ says Brighton-based nutritionist Kirsten Chick (connectwithnutrition.co.uk). The good: Dark…
Hosting guests with a food allergy
What is a food allergy? ‘Food allergies are related to the immune system,’ explains Holly Shaw, nurse advisor at Allergy UK. ‘It’s where the body identifies a normally harmless food…
Are health gadgets worth the money?
Three members of the Woman’s Weekly trial a selection of popular health gadgets over a four-week period. Here’s what happened… The fitness tracker Editor Diane tries the Jawbone UP3 fitness…
15 ways you can beat the blues
From exercising for twenties minutes a day to snacking on chocolate and having a clear out, we reveal 15 things that can help you beat the blues. Walk Barefoot On…
Lose weight with the help of technology
Losing weight can be a struggle, but the good news is that, thanks to developments in technology, there’s a plethora of new methods to support you as you try to…
10 health foods nutritionists would never eat
We’re bombarded with foods and drinks which claim to boost our wellbeing and trim our waistlines. But behind the hype, it seems some of the things we consume may not…
The causes of thinning hair and greying locks
We have more than 100,000 hairs on our head and on an average day around 100 fall out. They grow at about half an inch per month until they reach…
Starting a new relationship and becoming intimate again
Woman’s Weekly dilemmas expert Keren Smedley answers a selection of the letters she’s received… Q: My wife and I split up 18 months ago and I’ve met a lovely woman.…
Consumer rights to know when you shop
Heading out to the shops this week? It’s worth knowing that new consumer rights, set out in the Consumer Rights Act 2015, now cover everything you buy. For the first…
How to get fit the easy way – no excuses!
Being more active is one of the most popular New Year resolutions. And it’s a good one. Officials from Public Health England warn that lack of exercise is not only…
New Year’s resolutions: Tips on how to keep them
Most of us make New Year’s resolutions but only one in 10 of us will achieve them, and many of us will ditch them this week – less than a…
Why hygge is perfect for knitting and crochet fans
There’s been a real buzz around the word hygge for quite some time now. Pronounced ‘hoo-gah’, it’s the Danish term for the feeling or mood that comes from taking genuine…
11 things you didn’t know about Mel and Sue
Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins have undoubtedly become one of the nation’s best-loved presenting duos over the years. Currently appearing on BBC’s The Great British Bake Off, the pair never…