The Best Dog DNA Test to Try in 2022

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. How do dog DNA tests work? Ling Jin via Getty Images Are dog DNA tests accurate? Some pet owners even report receiving dramatically different DNA results from different brands for the same dog. So, maybe results will get better and better as more pet owners participate....

August 23, 2022 · 1 min · 135 words · Michael Zavala

The Best Wellness Deals to Shop Over Labor Day

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. Were seeing huge markdowns onsneakers, major appliances,treadmills,mattresses, and even the odd sex toy. Courtesy of the brands / Laneen Wells Need to replace your old water bottle or vacuum? There are also some excellent options on sale from Hydro Flask and Roomba. Air purifiers, vacuum cleaners, and other cleaner-home gadgets are also deeply discounted....

August 23, 2022 · 1 min · 167 words · Elizabeth Johnson

13 Drugstore Makeup Dupes That Are Just as Good as Luxury Products

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. Drugstore makeup dupes are everywhere. Britt Erlanson And just in case youre wondering, these makeup products are as good as they say. But stocking up on these high-end holy-grail finds can get expensive. Below you’ll find dupes forfoundation,concealer, bronzer, highlighter, and more. Whats better than a luxury look with a drugstore price?...

August 22, 2022 · 3 min · 609 words · William Mckinney

Bear Safety Tips and Gear, According to Outdoor Experts in 2022

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. Over recent years and especially this summer, bear populations have been continually increasing all over the country. roundhill via Getty Images Bear safety has been top-of-mind forcamping beginnersand connoisseurs and is reaching new highs from places likeWyomingtoMassachusettstoNorth Carolina. There is a responsibility on yourself to be educated and aware about bears, says Thompson....

August 22, 2022 · 3 min · 473 words · Nathan Fox

5 Lower-Body Exercises You Can Do With a Park Bench

It delivers doses of cardio and core work while also challenging your lower half. The best part though? You get to soak in the great outdoors while you do so. Getty Images/martin-dm Theres a lot of benefit to taking your workout in the fresh air, they tell SELF. For one, it can just be a fun way to switch up your normal exercise routine. How often you should do this park workout depends on your goals....

August 20, 2022 · 2 min · 276 words · William Long

I’m a Black Woman With Psoriasis. It’s Been a Journey to Feel Comfortable in My Skin.

An estimated 30% of those people are diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis. This is her story as told to health writer Emilia Benton. Id had dandruff for most of my life, so at first I chalked it up to that. Amanda K Bailey It was also a stressful time in my life. My skin quickly got worse, and I felt as though something was constantly crawling on me. I started feeling pain and noticing flaky skin around my elbow and knee joints....

August 19, 2022 · 2 min · 402 words · Carl Hopkins

Here’s What You Should Do If You Think You Have Monkeypox Symptoms

If youre a woman, you may need to be more demanding, she wrote of her experience. Heres what you should know. Be aware that monkeypox symptoms may not be super obvious right away. Irina Starikova via Getty Images Any patient with rash consistent with monkeypox should be considered for testing, per the previously cited CDC report. The lesions may be painful or itchy, and will eventually scab over and fall off before fully healing....

August 18, 2022 · 2 min · 390 words · Kenneth Green

The 2022 SELF Certified Sneaker Awards: Introducing the 30 Best Sneakers of the Year

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. People are passionate about their sneakers. When a pair works for you, they really work. Finding your next favorite kicks, then, is no small feat. Explore all of our 2022 winnerswell see you at the finish line. How We Picked the Best Sneakers Throughout the year our editors test dozens of sneakers....

August 18, 2022 · 5 min · 907 words · Katie Donovan

The Best Back-to-School Sales 2022: Laptops, Apple AirPods, Backpacks, and More

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. School is almost back in session. teenager girl using smartphone and shopping online from home If you havent started shopping, dont fret, there are plenty of back-to-school sales to peruse online. Virtual or in person, heading to school requires a few essentials that will help you to succeed....

August 18, 2022 · 2 min · 225 words · James Rojas

The Best Longline Sports Bras for Comfortable Coverage

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. As the name implies, longline bras feature a few extra inches of fabric below your chest. Courtesy of the brands / Laneen Wells Like all Girlfriend Collective products, its made mostly from recycled water bottles. I love this sports bra so much, I have it in three colors, one SELF editor says....

August 18, 2022 · 3 min · 446 words · Jennifer Escobar

10 Ways to Make Cooking Less Miserable When It’s Sweltering Outside

Avoid turning on your oven with a few helpful gadgets. (For more inspiration, check out these recipes forair fryer,slow cooker, andInstant Potmeals.) Harbstreet seconds the vote for the air fryer. Jasmin Merdan via Getty Images Compared to other methods like stovetop cooking, its quicker and more efficient, she says. Looking for more plant-based options? Another often-overlooked gadget for cooking when the heat just wont quit? An immersion circulator for sous vide cooking....

August 17, 2022 · 2 min · 400 words · Jacob Keller

14 Best Mattresses, Tested and Reviewed for 2024

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. But finding the best mattress for you might often be a nightmarish task. Courtesy of the brand / Wesley Hall She noted that it saw her through a brutal Northeast heatwave with way fewer sweaty nights. Helixs Luxe line has six different types of mattresses to choose from for every throw in of sleeper....

August 17, 2022 · 2 min · 313 words · Melissa Parks

I’m a Black Dermatologist With Eczema—Here’s How I Manage My Painfully Dry Skin

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. Ife Rodney, MD, is a Black dermatologist who knows a thing or two about eczema. Prostock-Studio Here is her storyand her time-tested tips for caring for her own eczemaas told to health writer Beth Krietsch. I started experiencing eczema symptoms as a child. My main eczema symptom has always been havingvery dry skinthat felt impossible to moisturize....

August 17, 2022 · 2 min · 323 words · Theresa Allen