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Exercise Why You Shouldn’t Try Every Cool Exercise You See on InstagramSelf - K. Aleisha Fetters, M.S., C.S.C.S. Instagram is a cornucopia of tricked-out, awe-inspiring exercises that leave many of us thinking, I’ve got to try that! But, no, you don’t need to try …
Wool I'm Obsessed With Merino Wool Activewear and Honestly You Should Be, TooSelf - Amy Marturana, C.P.T. It’s probably not often you hear someone talk about their favorite sports bra fabric, but I am a fitness editor and so geeking out over performance …
Psoriasis 4 Tips for Putting on Makeup When You Have Psoriasis on Your FaceSelf - Claire Gillespie For years, I’ve had psoriasis on my body—typically my knees and elbows. It was usually easy enough to apply a topical treatment, cover it up, and …
Antidepressants Antidepressants: Another Weapon Against Chronic PainSelf - SELF Magazine Some of the more effective and commonly used medications for chronic pain are drugs that were developed to treat other conditions. Although not …
Beauty The Best Memorial Day 2018 Beauty and Fashion Sales From Your Favorite BrandsSelf - Tiffany Dodson Just the promise of the (veggie) hot dogs and hamburgers that I plan to devour this Memorial Day has me hyped up for the weekend, but I'm also …
Carbohydrates Are Carbs Bad for You? What Eating Carbs Actually Does to Your BodySelf - Amy Marturana, C.P.T. Thinking about carbs probably conjures up images of anything and everything you've been programmed to avoid: pasta, cookies, cake, bread. These foods …
Antibiotics Antibiotics and Pregnancy: What's Safe?Self - SELF Magazine Antibiotics are commonly prescribed during pregnancy. The specific medication must be chosen carefully, however. Some antibiotics are OK to take …
7 Helpful Things to Say to Someone in an Abusive Relationship—and 3 to AvoidSelf - Carolyn L. Todd If you have a friend in an abusive relationship, you might feel scared, hopeless, and most of all, helpless. Whether the intimate partner violence in …
Pregnancy 10 Ways to Actually Get Some Sleep When You're Pregnant—From People Who Have Been ThereSelf - Cassie Shortsleeve Not-so-surprising fact: Sleeping during pregnancy can be a serious struggle. “Sleep disturbances during pregnancy are extremely common,” Abbe Wain, …
Olympics Why Olympic Swimmer Simone Manuel Put an Inclusion Rider in Her Latest ContractSelf - Amy Marturana, C.P.T. Simone Manuel made history in swimming at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, when she became the first African-American woman to win an individual gold in …
Beauty How I Balance My Skin-Care Routine and My OCD SymptomsSelf - Jacqueline Kantor In the past year, thanks to the proliferation of skin-care recommendations via social media, I’ve become unexpectedly preoccupied with what I’m …
Goth 10 Goths of Color on Their Beauty Routines and the Power of RepresentationSelf - Dianca London Potts When you hear the word “goth,” you might think of cultural icons like Robert Smith of The Cure, the death-obsessed Beetlejuice character Lydia Deetz, …
Bacteria Is It Safe to Store Food in Takeout Containers?Self - SELF Magazine I often bring home food from restaurants. Is it OK to leave food in the takeout containers? It's probably safe to leave food in takeout containers. …
How to Know If You Should Talk to Someone About a Low Sex DriveSelf - Carolyn L. Todd Feeling concerned about a low libido can be such an isolating experience. When your psychological drive to have sex isn’t where you’d hope, you might …
Mental Disorders Normal Stress or Adjustment Disorder?Self - SELF Magazine What's the difference between normal stress and an adjustment disorder? Stress is a normal psychological and physical reaction to positive or negative …
Beauty Your Skin-Care Routine Actually Only Needs These 3 ThingsSelf - Sarah Jacoby It’s hard to look at a pristine #shelfie full of beautiful luxury skin-care products and not think, I need all of this on my face immediately. Or …
Lifestyle 11 Cute Pool Floats That Are More Comfortable Than a Lounge ChairSelf - Tiffany Dodson Although I’ve been planning my swim looks for months, summer is officially around the corner, which means it’s finally time to put all my hard work …
Lifestyle I Vacationed in One of the Most Beautiful Places on Earth and Didn't 'Gram a Single ThingSelf - Juno DeMelo Once, in the summer between my sophomore and junior year of college, I got stoned and ate cheese fries in a hot tub. It felt like the height of …
Insomnia Late-Day Exercise: Can It Cause Insomnia?Self - SELF Magazine Regular exercise reduces stress and anxiety, and generally improves sleep. But for some people, exercising within a few hours of bedtime may cause …
11 Adventurous Moms Worth Following on InstagramSelf - Danielle Williams I had a serious adventurous streak as a kid. I was interested in fencing, horseback riding, and solo travel—none of which made sense for our family’s …
Beauty Why Is My Skin Always Oily Halfway Through the Day No Matter What?Self - Sarah Jacoby Welcome to Ask A Beauty Editor, our new column in which Sarah Jacoby, SELF's senior health and beauty editor, goes on the hunt to find the …
Sexuality I'm a Sex Coach, and I Swear By Scheduling Sex in RelationshipsSelf - Gigi Engle If you’ve ever been in a long-term relationship, this might sound familiar: You and your partner tumble into bed at the end of each day completely …
Exercise 5 Exercises to Try If You Hate BurpeesSelf - Amy Marturana, C.P.T. If you were to tell me you know someone who genuinely likes doing burpees, I’d have a hard time believing you. The burpee is one of the most vilified …
Beauty I’m Obsessed with Using This Setting Powder to Keep My Shiny Forehead at BaySelf - Tiffany Dodson You know that feeling when you run something incredibly soft over your face? Maybe a fluffy towel straight out of the shower, or the feel of a satin …
Nutrition What Exactly Are Refined Carbs?Self - Carolyn L. Todd The phrase “refined carbs” pops up in a lot of conversations about food and nutrition, generally in a negative way. You may have been advised to stay …
Joint Pain Joint Hypermobility: What Causes Loose Joints?Self - SELF Magazine My doctor recently commented that I have loose joints. What does this mean? Loose joints is a term that's sometimes used to describe hypermobile …
Depression IBD and Depression: Is There a Connection?Self - SELF Magazine Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and depression can go together. After all, IBD doesn't just affect you physically. It can take a toll on your …
Exercise How to Make Sure Instability Exercises Aren’t Working Against YouSelf - K. Aleisha Fetters, M.S., C.S.C.S. Ever noticed those people in the gym that are doing some wild combination of instability and strength work—like standing on a BOSU ball or one of …
Beauty Don't Let Facial Redness Caused by Rosacea Scare You Off BlushSelf - A.A. Newton Most people’s first attempt at wearing blush goes something like this: you swirl your brush in the pan, dab it on your cheeks, and panic when it …
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