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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1 DAY • That was the average (small) change in menstrual cycle duration following COVID-19 vaccination.

Sustainability Savvy • FYI: Some of your most-used items are an environmental headache, but there are surprisingly simple swaps you can make.

Hurt Blocker

The Full Cycle Picture • YOUR PERIOD MAY BE THE KEY TO UNDERSTANDING SO MUCH MORE ABOUT YOUR MIND AND BODY THAN YOU THINK.

Gains, Noted! • When WH health and fitness director Jacqueline Andriakos found herself in the dumbbell doldrums, journaling unlocked a sense of strength.

The Plant-Based Beverage Revolution • A booming industry not going away anytime soon? Nondairy “milks.” The market is expected to triple over the next few years, reaching $67 billion by 2028, projects one global market report. Considering the interest in plant-based diets for personal wellness and animal welfare, it’s high time to get acquainted with your alternatives.

Start This Way • An invigorating walk with her hubby is a top a.m. priority for RuPaul’s Drag Race judge Michelle Visage—and the couple’s relationship is all the better for it. It’s one of the 53-year-old’s winning get-ready habits that set her up to slay all day.

Rituals With Meaning • As self-care and skin care become one and the same, people are looking to Ayurveda for a nourishing routine that taps into the mind-body connection.

Well Oiled • In Sanskrit, the word for oil is also the word for love—sneha—so show yourself some

Daily Habits • Adding a few rituals grounded in Ayurveda can elevate your routine. Give these a try.

Brand Recognition • These companies with Ayurvedic roots deserve all the props.

Biodegradable Beauty • While all eco-conscious thoughts may have noble intentions, when it comes to choosing planet-friendly formulas, the water gets a tad murky. Wade through it with us.

Beauty MVPs • The WH Team selected and sweat-tested the best products for your active lifestyle.

Tranquil Twilight • No workday is ever the same for influencer and Gisou cofounder Negin Mirsalehi. She finds calm in her nightly routine, which includes a stroll with her dog and fiancé along with a side of uplifting screen time.

Form Fixers • A “perfect” running style doesn’t exist, but there *are* expert-approved ways to tweak your stride at any speed so each step is efficient, powerful, and injury-free. Time to lace up.…

HEAD FOR THE HILLS • It’s nearly impossible to heel-strike as you run uphill. Hills, then, are a great way to train that pattern, in addition to working your hamstrings and glutes, plus encouraging a natural forward lean that you want when sprinting on flat ground. Once or twice a week, run 100 to 200 meters up a moderate incline, then zigzag back down. Do six to eight reps.

Machine Learning • Forget “dreadmill.” Take your training to the belt for a few awesome advantages.

Booty Burn • Strengthen the hips and bum from every angle with the side-plank clamshell, using only a mini band.

Stealth Trainer • This interactive gaming platform doubles as a core-crushing workout. Count us in.

Culture Cure • FILL UP ON NUTRITIONAL KNOWLEDGE, THEN DECIPHER THE YOGURT CATEGORY WITH EASE.

Decode Any Label • The scoop on phrases you should know

Spice It Up • Elevate your bowl with delish combos.

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