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Woman's Weekly Living Series

May 01 2026
Magazine

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.

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

7 healthy habits for a STRONGER HEART • A woman’s risk of heart disease increases after menopause but there are some simple measures you can take to protect yourself – they may even save your life

‘I have been very LUCKY IN MY LIFE’ • Gloria Hunniford on dealing with grief and how work keeps her brain ticking

Shape up by SUMMER • Beat the bulge and help your heart with our simple eating plan and workout

Should you worry about THAT COUGH? • Can’t stop hacking away? Keep thinking it could be Covid or a chest infection? Here’s what you need to know

HAIRSTYLES to flatter • Feel you’re ready for a change? Here are some celebrity-inspired ideas to show your hairdresser

Add years to YOUR LIFE! • Forget trendy health fads and expensive wellbeing gadgets – it’s old-school advice that has the most impact on helping you look and feel fantastic

Keep your HEART HEALTHY • These recipes aren’t just delicious – they’re full of ingredients that have been linked to improved heart health too

The easy way TO EXERCISE AND HEALTH • You don’t need a gym to get fit, just mini bursts of activity throughout the day to get you in shape. Here’s how

Lower your BLOOD PRESSURE in just 4 weeks • It’s a silent killer but there are ways to get your readings under control relatively quickly

Uplifting LIPSTICKS • Pops of colour to put a smile on your face

Your heart’s DESIRE… • 15 best buys to keep your heart in tip-top shape

Lovely LUNCHES • Light and nutritious bites

Cancer survivor to CANCER HELPER • One woman knew she wanted to support others like her

Coping with... HEART VALVE REPLACEMENT • Four heart valves ensure that blood flows in only one direction through your heart, says Dr Gill Jenkins

Fab, filling and flavoursome... but UNDER 400 CALS • These are great options for a lunch or dinner. Don’t worry, though, we haven’t skimped on taste!

Coping with a DISLOCATED KNEECAP • This is where your kneecap moves out of place and requires urgent medical attention, says Dr Gill Jenkins

Follow your HEART • Watch out for these risk factors to keep your heart strong and healthy

Sail through menopause WITHOUT WEIGHT GAIN! • Middle-aged spread may seem inevitable – but it really doesn’t have to be

PLANT power! • Harness nature’s healing properties for your best skin yet

Coping with... BLADDER CANCER • This occurs when abnormal cells develop in the bladder lining, spreading into the bladder muscle and beyond, says Dr Gill Jenkins

Pet-perfect BREAKS • Treat yourself and your canine companion to a pampering escape around the UK

High flavour LOW FAT • We have recreated some classic dishes, but these are all low in fat

Coping with… HEALTH ANXIETY • Obsessions and compulsions relating to illness can cause real symptoms, says Dr Gill Jenkins

Ask the expert • YOUR HEALTH QUESTIONS ANSWERED BY DR GILL JENKINS

Find your slumber style to BOOST YOUR SLEEP • From worried or perfectionist snoozer to overheater or restless...

Formats

  • OverDrive Magazine

Languages

  • English