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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. Maybe you feel helpless when you read another news story about the amount ofplastic that has infiltrated our oceans. Antonio Rodriguez via Adobe Stock If youre looking for a word to describe this uncertainty, it has an official name: climate anxiety. TheAmerican Psychiatric Associationand theAmerican Psychological Associationrecognize climate change as a growing threat to mental health....

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. Youre pretty sure youre falling in loveor are you? Antonio J. Rodríguez V. via Adobe Stock After all, plenty of things can look and feel like love. Lust, for example. And even if it does seem like 100% genuine Love, that doesnt necessarily mean it is....

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. Lucky for you, were keeping a close eye on the best AmazonPrime Dayskin care deals. Courtesy of brands/Laneen Wells If youre not already an Amazon Prime member, joining is easy. It normally costs $15 per month, but Amazon offers a free30-day trialfor new customers....

My son was born in the early months of the pandemic. My stress levels were already sky-high. Add to that the sudden realization that I was now responsible for a 5 lb. Harold M. Lambert via Getty Images Still, I felt intense guilt, sadness, and grief over it. At that moment, I made the decision to exclusively formula feed. It was the best decision Ive ever made for both of us....

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. Its turning out to be a very busy summer if youre a strategic shopper. Courtesy of the brands / Amanda K Bailey And if youre already familiar with the retailers range (when was the last time you left Target empty-handed? ), you know therell be excellent discounts across the board....

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. The U.S. is experiencing atampon shortage, as cotton and plastic are in short supply. jacoblund via Getty Images Its also a surprisingly reasonable option for your wallet. What should you look for in period underwear? Trust us: Its easier to swap these into your rotation than you might think....

ProfessionalrunnerNikki Hiltz is a force on the track. And now the 27-year-olds platform is getting even bigger. Im just so excited and happy and relieved, Hiltz tells SELF. Lululemon The top three finishers in each event at the USAs will qualify for the World Championships in July. SELF: What does this partnership with Lululemon mean for you and your running career? I feel like I have nothing to lose now when Im on the track....

If you want tobuild better balance, yoga is one exercise modality that can help big time. Standing yoga posessuch as mountain, chair, and treeall involve anchoring one or both feet into the ground. For example, standing poses make up the majority of sun salutations in Vinyasa yoga, Chen says. Katie Thompson Wondering how to incorporate standing yoga poses into your own yoga practice? What are the benefits of standing poses in yoga?...

Sandra Guilbault developed painful lesions under her armpits when she was 16 years old. At the time, Sandra was ashamed to tell anyone about her symptomsincluding her family. ), a chronic condition that causes lumps to form under the skin. Taking time for yourself is important when you’re a busy parent managing a chronic condition. All of this can affect every aspect of a persons lifeincluding their responsibilities as a parent....

It wasnt until 2015 that Chang fully embraced her Korean cultureagain with the help of a K-drama. She found that watching Korean shows was cathartic, validating, and just made her feel good. Below, read Changs story as told to SELFs associate health director Melissa Matthews. Watching Korean dramas can be one way to process emotions, according to a licensed therapist. I was born in Seoul, South Korea, but moved to the U....

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. If the news of thenationwide tampon shortagehas you wondering where to buy tampons online, dont worry. FabrikaCr via Getty Images And then there are even more brands offering alternatives totamponslikemenstrual cups, period underwear, and reusable pads. Why is there a tampon shortage? How do tampon alternatives compare?...

There is really no concrete research on transgender men and migraine, specifically. Ahead, experts explain why people assigned female at birth tend to bear the brunt of migraine. First, it all comes down to understanding hormonal changes. Migraine attacks can be triggered by hormonal fluctuations. The high prevalence of migraine in people assigned female at birth is generally related to hormones. More specifically its due to thefluctuationsin hormone levels that happen throughout a persons life....

If youre living with a chronic illness likemultiple sclerosis(M.S. ), it can be even more crucial to focus on taking care of yourself mentally and emotionally. Experiencing unpredictable physical symptoms like pain, muscle weakness, and tremors can take a toll. Many people with M.S. say that managing their mental health is an important part of their treatment plan. Anecdotally, many people with M.S. say they’ve experienced depression after their diagnoses....