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Why You Should Add Loaded-Carry Exercises to Your Strength Routine
Self - K. Aleisha Fetters, M.S., C.S.C.S.
In the world of lifting heavy things, you can’t do much better than a carry. Carries—which simply involve lifting a weight and walking around with …
Outdoors Gear
6 Tips for Making Outdoorsy Activities More Affordable
Self - Colleen Stinchcombe
Outdoor adventure sports are some of my favorite ways to get active and spend more time in nature, but no matter what your specific passion …
Sleep Disorders
What Does It Mean if You Fall Asleep Instantly Every Night?
Self - Nina Bahadur
If getting into bed at night is the best part of your day, I feel you. What happens next, though? Is it lights out in your brain as soon as you …
Community Health
3 Things Not to Say When a Loved One With Addiction Relapses—and 6 to Try Instead
Self - Carolyn L. Todd
If someone you love is dealing with addiction, you’ve probably experienced a range of emotions from fear to anger to deep sadness and hope. Millions …
Sleep Apnea
Houston Astros Pitcher Josh James Discovered His 'Laziness' Was Actually a Symptom of Sleep Apnea
Self - Korin Miller
We all have moments where we feel a little sleepy and lethargic or when we would simply rather not. But, for Houston Astros pitcher Josh James, …
Washing Machines
5 Mistakes You’re Making When You Wash Your Bra
Self - Tiffany Dodson
OK, so we all know that we’re supposed to wash our bras and other delicates, um, delicately. But when just getting the laundry done is a hassle, …
How 9 Women Commemorated Their Miscarriages
Self - Jessica Delfino
Even though I knew it was still a tiny fetus the size of my fingernail, it was already a baby in my mind. I was so excited to meet the little critter …
Breast Cancer
The Exquisite, Painful Irony of Being a Health Editor With Breast Cancer During Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Self - Amanda Schupak
“We all know someone who has had breast cancer. Given that one in eight women in this country will develop breast cancer at some point in her life, …
Eau de Parfum
13 New Beauty Products I Tried and Loved Over The Past Month
Self - Tiffany Dodson
Virtually any of my co-workers on #TeamSELF can attest to the fact that I'm constantly being sent new products to try out (not that I'm …
Breast Cancer
Julia Louis-Dreyfus Shares Why She Decided to Speak Publicly About Her Cancer Diagnosis
Self - Emily Wang
Last September, Julia Louis-Dreyfus revealed in a tweet that she was diagnosed with breast cancer. In the following months, the actor kept her …
Workouts
12 of the Best Hip-Strengthening Exercises
Self - Amy Marturana, C.P.T.
The hips are one of those body parts that most of us don't really think about until they're bothering us. When you hit the gym, strengthening your hip …
Ohio State University
Is It Terrible to Wear the Same Contact Lenses for a Long, Long Time?
Self - Korin Miller
It feels great to upgrade your vision in an instant with contact lenses, but shelling out for them might be a little painful. Those things can be …
Alzheimer's Disease
Early-Onset Alzheimer's: When Symptoms Begin Before Age 65
Self - SELF Magazine
What is early-onset Alzheimer's? Early-onset Alzheimer's is an uncommon form of dementia that strikes people younger than age 65. Of all the people …
Ohio State University
Here’s Why It Hurts So Much to Breathe Cold Air
Self - Korin Miller
In theory, stepping outside and sucking in a few lungfuls of cold air sounds invigorating. It should energize you enough to climb a mountain, open a …
Carrie Underwood
Carrie Underwood Says Her Second Pregnancy Is 'Harder' on Her Body Than Her First
Self - Carolyn L. Todd
If you've been pregnant once, you might think you know exactly what's in store for you when round two comes around. But it can actually be a whole …
This Waterproof Foundation Is Amazing at Hiding Breakouts (and It’s On Sale)
Self - Tiffany Dodson
I know I’ve said this a lot in the past, but I have a new (new) favorite foundation. This one is a lot different than the others I keep in my makeup …
Trader Joe's
Corn in Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods Salads Recalled Over Listeria and Salmonella Concerns
Self - Sarah Jacoby
Salads containing corn have been recalled at several major grocery stores this week—including Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, and 7-Eleven—due to possible …
Lifestyle
Carrying My Father's Memory, and His Coffee Cup
Self - Isobella Jade
At Penn Station in Manhattan I hold my dad’s stainless steel coffee thermos tight in my hand when I board the train bound for Hawthorne, New Jersey, …
Mayo Clinic
7 Life Rules People With Asthma Should Always Follow
Self - Korin Miller
Living with asthma means that seemingly harmless substances can spark a cascade of events that leaves you gasping for air. (Asthma pathophysiology …
Marathons
12 Marathon Training Apps to Help You Conquer 26.2 Miles
Self - Mallory Creveling, C.P.T.
Making it to the finish line of a marathon is seriously impressive. What’s arguably even more admirable: Sticking to a training schedule for several …
Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer's: 7 Tips for Medical Visits
Self - SELF Magazine
People who have dementia due to Alzheimer's disease need regular medical care to address a range of health and behavioral issues. If you provide care …
Myelitis
The CDC Is Investigating Acute Flaccid Myelitis, a Rare Illness That’s Caused Over 60 Cases of Paralysis This Year
Self - Carolyn L. Todd
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is looking into an extremely rare condition that is being described as a polio-like illness for …
Snowshoeing
What Is Snowshoe Racing? A Look Inside the Niche and Challenging Winter Sport
Self - Jenny McCoy
If you’ve ever tried slogging through snow, you know it's much more arduous than walking on pavement. Now imagine running through snow with extra …
Mayo Clinic
Lena Dunham Reveals She Had Surgery to Remove an Ovary That Was 'Encased in Scar Tissue'
Self - Korin Miller
Back in March, Lena Dunham revealed that after dealing with endometriosis for years, she'd undergone a total hysterectomy (removal of the uterus and …
Mayo Clinic
Is It Actually Possible to Get Rid of Cavities Without Fillings?
Self - Korin Miller
If you’re scared of dental appointments, having a cavity might evoke images of being strapped to a chair while a dentist pries open your mouth, …
Lips
13 Things I Learned When I Wore Red Lipstick Every Day for a Week
Self - Talia Abbas
Throughout my lipstick-wearing life, I’ve erred on the side of caution when it comes to shades—soft pinks and those demure nudes that, although they …
Hair
I Love These Styling Products for My Curly Hair—and They're All On Sale Right Now
Self - Tiffany Dodson
Now that I'm fully invested in taking the best possible care of my curly hair, and have kissed my flatiron goodbye (for now), I'm all about choosing …
Condiments
The 10 Foods and Condiments in Tubes That Make My Life Easier
Self - Audrey Bruno
Ever since I moved to Europe, I haven't been able to get enough of food in tubes. I see them far more often here where I live in Germany than I ever …
Lifestyle
16 Classic Halloween Movies You Can Stream Right Now
Self - Hannah Dylan Pasternak
There’s nothing better than a spooky night in with a bowl of popcorn and a Halloween movie. The air is crisp, the sky is dark, and the leaves rattle …
Mental Health
Bipolar Disorder in Children: Is It Possible?
Self - SELF Magazine
Is bipolar disorder in children possible? Most of what I've read says bipolar disorder develops in adults. Bipolar disorder in children is possible. …

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Why You Should Add Loaded-Carry Exercises to Your Strength Routine

6 Tips for Making Outdoorsy Activities More Affordable

What Does It Mean if You Fall Asleep Instantly Every Night?

3 Things Not to Say When a Loved One With Addiction Relapses—and 6 to Try Instead

Houston Astros Pitcher Josh James Discovered His 'Laziness' Was Actually a Symptom of Sleep Apnea

5 Mistakes You’re Making When You Wash Your Bra

How 9 Women Commemorated Their Miscarriages

The Exquisite, Painful Irony of Being a Health Editor With Breast Cancer During Breast Cancer Awareness Month

13 New Beauty Products I Tried and Loved Over The Past Month

Julia Louis-Dreyfus Shares Why She Decided to Speak Publicly About Her Cancer Diagnosis

12 of the Best Hip-Strengthening Exercises

Is It Terrible to Wear the Same Contact Lenses for a Long, Long Time?

Early-Onset Alzheimer's: When Symptoms Begin Before Age 65

Here’s Why It Hurts So Much to Breathe Cold Air

Carrie Underwood Says Her Second Pregnancy Is 'Harder' on Her Body Than Her First

This Waterproof Foundation Is Amazing at Hiding Breakouts (and It’s On Sale)

Corn in Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods Salads Recalled Over Listeria and Salmonella Concerns

Carrying My Father's Memory, and His Coffee Cup

7 Life Rules People With Asthma Should Always Follow

12 Marathon Training Apps to Help You Conquer 26.2 Miles

Alzheimer's: 7 Tips for Medical Visits

The CDC Is Investigating Acute Flaccid Myelitis, a Rare Illness That’s Caused Over 60 Cases of Paralysis This Year

What Is Snowshoe Racing? A Look Inside the Niche and Challenging Winter Sport

Lena Dunham Reveals She Had Surgery to Remove an Ovary That Was 'Encased in Scar Tissue'

Is It Actually Possible to Get Rid of Cavities Without Fillings?

13 Things I Learned When I Wore Red Lipstick Every Day for a Week

I Love These Styling Products for My Curly Hair—and They're All On Sale Right Now

The 10 Foods and Condiments in Tubes That Make My Life Easier

16 Classic Halloween Movies You Can Stream Right Now

Bipolar Disorder in Children: Is It Possible?