How Missy Franklin Gets to Bed Early—And Wakes Up by 4:45 A.M.

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. she tells SELF of the experience. Photo courtesy of Missy Franklin Franklin retired from competitive swimming in 2018 after multiple shoulder injuries. I mean, thats my ultimate dream job. The Olympics were cool, but babies are way better. Courtesy of Missy Franklin. We had her in swim lessons starting at six months old, she says....

June 21, 2022 · 4 min · 645 words · Adam Marquez

The Best Mattress for Stomach Sleepers 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. Of all the sleeping styles, sleeping on your tummy usually means courting major back pain. Jessica Peterson via Getty Images What firmness level should stomach sleepers look for in a mattress? For stomach sleepers, the firmer the better, Dr. Baxi says. A firm mattress will help with optimizing your spine position, keeping it as neutral as possible....

June 21, 2022 · 2 min · 298 words · Alexandra Marquez

12 Dads Share Their Biggest Pandemic Parenting Lessons

COVID-19stay-at-home orders initiated perhaps one of the greatest social experiments of all time when it comes to parenting. Schools switched to remote online learning. For some people, relationship roles shifted dramatically too, as parents navigated new domestic dynamics. Antonio Rodriguez via Adobe Stock Heres what they learned when #dadlife got flipped upside down. We quickly adjusted to the nest being full again. In fall 2019, we dropped off our youngest son at James Madison University....

June 18, 2022 · 3 min · 462 words · Michael Wilcox

I’m an RD, and There’s a Problem With the Mediterranean Diet We Need to Talk About

The Mediterranean diet is constantly lauded in the nutrition worldin fact,U.S. But first,whyis the Mediterranean diet so darn popular in the first place? Then theres the fact that the way of eating has been studied in the nutrition world for decades. autumnhoverter / Getty Images So yes, there are scientifically backed benefits of eating the Mediterranean way. And theres nothing wrong with following those tenets if thats what works for your body....

June 18, 2022 · 3 min · 458 words · Robert Graves

64 Prime Day Outdoor Deals 2023: Camping, Hiking, Trail Running

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. Warm weather is here, and so are the very best Prime Day outdoor deals. Courtesy of brands Maybe your tent, camp stove, or hiking boots could use an upgrade. And seeing as howAmazon Prime Day 2023is almost over, its time to get your shopping done....

June 17, 2022 · 1 min · 128 words · Amanda Moore

65 Prime Day Wellness Deals to Shop Before Midnight 2023

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. And for more exciting deals, check out ourPrime Day main page here. Courtesy of brands/Amanda Bailey you’re able to shop Apple tech products, top-rated mattresses, and even a few sex toys. Take, for instance, the JBL Xtreme Bluetooth speaker for home gym sessions and dance parties....

June 17, 2022 · 2 min · 276 words · Priscilla Wallace

3 Quick Running Tests That Can Help You Be a Better Runner

Getting into the groove of runningcan be a struggle, especially if youre just getting started. After all, even long-term runners go through ruts where every mile feels like a suffer-fest. There are ways, though, to make running feel a little more enjoyable and, well, easier. Jordan Beal / EyeEm / Getty Images Some runners are good with endurance, while others are better at speed sprinting. Others fall somewhere in the middle....

June 16, 2022 · 3 min · 618 words · Richard Garcia

Ariana Grande’s New R.E.M. Beauty Drop Offers Vibrant Lipsticks for the Summer

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. Oh, and FYI: The price point ranges from $14 to $19could this be even better? Photo courtesy of R.E.M. You like it, you want it, you got it. Lets get into the deets of each lip product from this newAriana GrandeR.E.M. Get a satin finish with this rich and creamy formula....

June 16, 2022 · 2 min · 305 words · Gabrielle Franklin

Author Fariha Róisín on the Whitewashing of Wellness in America

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. And then for you to leave feeling optimistic about the work that needs to be done. Photo by Rebecca Strom / Design by Amanda K Bailey Specifically, she recently started working with the dating app Hinge. Roisin is part of the campaign and candidate review process....

June 16, 2022 · 4 min · 683 words · Katie Torres

The 66 Best Swimsuits for Women to Shop This Summer

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. Summer isfinallyhere, which means youve hopefully busted out yoursundressesand shorts. Thomas Barwick via Getty Images Available in sizes XXS to XL. Plus, shipping is free if you spend over $75 (or $7 otherwise). Available in sizes XS to XXL; one-piece swimsuits are also available in long sizing....

June 16, 2022 · 2 min · 291 words · Bryan Hodges

This Madewell Sale Is Still Going Strong—Here’s What to Buy

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. Looking to give your wardrobe a summer makeover? young fashionable woman model posing sitting on an armchair in the studio in trendy modern clothes from the new collection catalog This Madewell sale has all your favorite basics, dresses, swimsuits, and more. Youll find plenty of must-haveclothing dealsavailable in-store and online right now....

June 16, 2022 · 2 min · 274 words · Steven Gonzalez

How My Stroke-Like Symptoms Actually Led to a Rare Migraine Diagnosis

When Page Carlee, 35, was 19, she experienced her firstmigraineattack. She didnt know it then, but migraine would soon become a constant companion in her life. But nothing could have prepared her for what happened next. Hemiplegic migraine can cause stroke-like symptoms. Whats more, these migraines are oftenmisdiagnosed as a stroke, at least initially. This is her story, as told to health writer Katie Bowles. I would soon be proven wrong....

June 15, 2022 · 2 min · 408 words · Stephen French

79 Best Prime Day Fitness Deals You Can Still Shop 2023

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. Fill your ears with crisp, motivational tunes with the help of these top-rated headphones. Courtesy of the brands / Amanda K Bailey The Beats Powerbeats Pro Wireless Earbuds won aSELF Home Fitness Awardfor their impressive battery life and sweat resistance. A rower checks both boxes in one machine....

June 14, 2022 · 1 min · 178 words · Emily Acevedo