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

the warmup • Supercharge your life with inspiration and intel from the best experts and WH editors.

Scent Solutions • What was once a taboo subject—body odor—is now a convo more and more people are happily having.

Shower Power • How one writer improved her mental health by connecting with her body

Fresh Starts • The WH team selected and sweat-tested the best products for your active lifestyle.

Can You Be a Born Athlete? • WH investigates whether fitness performance just runs in your genes or if it’s nurtured as you age.

Pairs Who Perform

Pushup to Side Plank • This multi-plane variation boosts upper-body strength and coordination, improves shoulder stability, and lights up your core.

Healthy Eats, Delivered • It might be possible to say goodbye to grocery stores forever. But should you?

Price Check • Splurging for a subscription can lead to savings in the long run. Find the right one for you.

Grain Gains • This cozy quinoa salad paired with juicy chicken thighs clocks nearly 50 grams of protein.

What are your comfort food go-tos? • Take a peek into the fridges of WH’s editors and advisors for their must-buys.

The Next Health Tech Revolution Is Here • From smart watches to tracking apps, devices are providing valuable insights.

Why Is MS Increasing Among Women? • For women, finding an answer is becoming more urgent by the day.

NAD+ • This supplement may help boost vitality. But is it really the fountain of youth?

Planting New Roots • Six “late-bloomer lesbians” share their stories of how they learned to live—and love—authentically.

“Learning to Ski at 57 Helped Me Embrace Uncertainty” • Tackling something new—and terrifying—was exactly what one freshly single midlifer needed.

Silver Linings Playbook • You can learn how to become more optimistic, no matter your starting point.

Running With No Regrets • Athlete, mom, and dairy farmer Elle Purrier St. Pierre taps into a winning mindset to get it all done.

deep dives • Settle in for great reads—and a healthy exploration of the power of our bodies.

PReP SCHooL • Not every dish can sit in the fridge (or freezer) and taste delicious the next day. But with a few smart strategies and recipes designed with re-eating in mind, you can stock your kitchen with ready-made fare. Future you says, “Thank ya!”

GROWING FORWARD • Country singer KELSEA BALLERINI is working harder than ever to shake (and remake) old patterns that no longer serve her. Here, she opens up about her intentional journey and shares her mental health musts.

THE RISE of the GENTLE C-SECTION • How a new surgical practice is transforming women’s childbirth experience

BACK to the BASICS • This six-move workout from a trainer who knows the benefits of proper practice will inspire you to find your fitness areas of opportunity—and build on them.

TOTAL BODY BUILD ABLE WORKOUT • How-to Complete 3 or 4 sets of 8 to 12 reps of each move, resting for 20 to 30 seconds between sets. If you can do more than 12 (good!) reps in 30 to 40 seconds, you should go up in weight. If you struggle to reach 8, you should go down. When you feel confident, consider trying the Level Up progression.

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