The myth is that marriage can make you mad, but psychologists have found that is really is good for your health. Clinical psychologist Dr Kate Scott from New Zealand’s University of Otago conducted the study of more than 35,000 people across 15 different countries based on a decade of surveys by the World Health Organization. […]

At the end of the decade most of us turn and reflect on the ten years that have passed. At Women’s Weekly we’ve had a beautiful woman on the cover each month and have been inspired by their stories and touched by their compassion. Can you believe it was a whopping ten years ago that […]

Plant sterols (also known as phytosterols) are natural substances that can help lower your cholesterol. They exist in wood pulp and leaves, but are also found naturally in certain foods such as vegetable oil, nuts, legumes, corn, fruit and vegetables. You can obtain higher levels through enriched margarine spreads. How do they work? When consumed, […]

Nine is one of the most anticipated of 2010, already. It stars (wait for it) Nicole Kidman, Marion Cotillard, Judi Dench, Penelope Cruz, pop star Fergie, Kate Hudson, Daniel Day-Lewis and Sophia Loren. Nine has been nominated for Best motion picture, musical or comedy, Daniel Day-Lewis nominated for Best Actor, Marion Cotillard for Best Actress, […]

It’s berry time — time to eat mulberries or strawberries or loganberries or blueberries on sponge cakes for a Christmas treat. A strawberry-rich sponge cake is much lighter than a hunk of Christmas cake (though a rich fruitcake can’t be beaten in winter). Soon it will be planting time — and now is the best […]

Packed with 250 all-new puzzles you’ll love to do and $82,418 in prizes you’ll love to win, the bumper new issue of The Australian Women’s Weekly Puzzle Book is the perfect stocking filler this Christmas. On sale in newsagents and Coles supermarkets, it’s a fun way to keep your brain active while you relax over […]

Starting your day with a good breakfast is one of the best health decisions you can make. Breakfast literally means “breaking your overnight fast”. Remember it could be at least 10 hours since your last meal, so it is important to refuel your body ready for another day. Enjoying breakfast can help lift your mood […]

Seven van Goghs in Canberra was once the stuff of dreams at the National Gallery of Australia until its director pulled off an incredible coup that brought 112 masterpieces to the gallery.

New York-based celebrity nail artist Jin Soon shares her essential guide for an easy at-home pedicure. Your feet will be sandal-ready in no time, writes Shonagh Walker. In pictures: The perfect pedi Step 1: Smooth and shape Wash your feet using a mild soap-free cleanser with anti-bacterial properties, then remove all traces of old nail […]

Question: I am not sure how to use fresh ginger in cooking. Should I peel it before using? Ginger is a plant from tropical and subtropical regions. It is grown for its root, which is the part you buy in the shop. Much of the flavour of ginger is just under the skin, so if […]