68 of the Best Running Gear Essentials for Every Type of Runner

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. Even though jogging is a gloriously low-maintenance sport, the right gear can make all the difference. Female athlete stretching for warming up before running at city park in autumn. Sporty woman exercising outdoor. Takecold-weather running, for example. The same goes for running in the summer or in areas where the temperature is very hot....

April 4, 2022 · 3 min · 492 words · Brian Johnson

Here’s What Following a Celiac Disease Diet Really Looks Like

If so, youve probably heard of a little thing called gluten. They can do tests to determine if celiac disease could be the culprit. What foods should be avoided with celiac disease? A celiac disease diet essentially means eating gluten-free, and it’s the only way to treat celiac disease. However, experts stress that youre not working with tons of wiggle room. She also notes that this damage can occur even if the person doesnt have any symptoms....

April 4, 2022 · 3 min · 430 words · Brittany Kirk

The 19 Best Wireless Earbuds for Running and Working Out

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. Chances are when you get ready for your run youre charging up yourheadphonesto listen to yourrunning playlistor podcast. Westend61 / Getty Images We asked several fitness experts to share what they look for and like in running and workout earbuds. Benefits of wireless earbuds Science tells us that music can help improve our mood andrelax our muscles....

April 4, 2022 · 5 min · 875 words · Johnny Carter

36 Miniature Gifts for People Who Love Absurdly Tiny Things

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. Theres a saying that the best gifts come in small packages, and I wholeheartedly agree. Nirvashna Padachie / EyeEm / Getty Images In fact, its thesmallestgiftsthe teeny, tiniest, miniature giftsthat truly make my heart squeeze with delight. Youll find magical minis like the worlds smallest vacuum cleaners (that really work!...

April 2, 2022 · 2 min · 304 words · Larry Jackson

32 Shoes on Sale to Add to Your Collection This Spring

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. Spring has finally arrived and with it a veritable deluge of the best shoe sales. IronHeart / Getty Images Whatever you oughta round out your footwear collection, weve curated some of our favorite options here for you. Add a bit of polished edge to your look with the Urban Outfitters Sara loafer....

April 1, 2022 · 2 min · 244 words · Christy Sanders

Chris Wright Says His First M.S. Symptom Left Him Temporarily ‘Paralyzed’

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. Basketball player Chris Wright, 32, has opened up about his journey withmultiple sclerosis(M.S.) Jeffrey Phelps / Getty Images in aninterviewwithESPNthis week, including the first symptom he experienced. According to the outlet, the former Georgetown University point guard is the first person with M.S. to play for the NBA....

April 1, 2022 · 2 min · 329 words · Taylor Murphy

Here’s When the U.S. Will Offer Gender-Neutral ‘X’ on Passports

U.S. citizens will have the option to choose an X as their gender identification on their U.S. passport system starting April 11, 2022. TheDepartment of State saysrolling out the option for nonbinary, intersex, and gender nonconforming individuals is an important step to recognize gender diversity. With additional technological updates, the option to select X will become available on other forms of documentation in late 2023, including passport cards, emergency passports printed at embassies and consulates, expedited and emergency passports issued at passport agencies and centers, and Consular Reports of Birth Abroad (CRBAs)....

April 1, 2022 · 3 min · 548 words · Darren Henderson

The 22 Best Running Jackets for Women

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. What should you look for in a running jacket? John P Kelly / Getty Images Youll want to search for a high-quality jacket thats not going to deteriorate after a few wash cycles. ), plus whether you tend to run hot or cold. Youll find jackets forwinter running, lightweight windbreakers, breathable base layers, and more....

April 1, 2022 · 3 min · 485 words · Jerry Clark

The Best of Wellness: 10 Products That Helped Us Get By in March

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. Theyre the definition of buttery soft, they move with you, and they dry sweat really quickly. The Ritz-Carlton But perhaps their greatest benefit is that they actually fit me in length. Enter these easy mix-in options from Cure Hydration. Ill definitely keep this as my springtime staple....

April 1, 2022 · 1 min · 83 words · Mr. Stephen Garcia

The Inextricable Link Between Psoriatic Arthritis and Mental Health

Then, in the summer of 2018, she started feeling stiffness and pain in her fingers. I looked at my friends with kids and thought, This isnt normal. She describes the experience as disempowering, and says it elevated her anxiety even more. Psoriatic arthritis and mental health are inextricably linked. I felt like I wasnt being listened to. I was being brushed off, and that was challenging. Its frightening being in pain and not knowing whats going on with you....

April 1, 2022 · 4 min · 732 words · Donna Clark DVM

The Winding Road to Psoriatic Arthritis Relief

For Patrice Parker, the road to apsoriatic arthritis(PsA) diagnosis was a bumpy one. Now 34, Parker was diagnosed at age 30but it took two years to get there. I felt hopeless, wanting to know why my body was hurting so bad at such a young age. The journey to finding psoriatic arthritis relief can be complicated. After several appointments with her primary care physician, Parker asked for a referral to a rheumatologist....

April 1, 2022 · 2 min · 395 words · Amber Anderson

What It’s Really Like to Live With Psoriatic Arthritis

Patches of plaquepsoriasisfirst appeared on my knees in kindergarten and developed in more places as I grew older. Then, when I hit my 30s, the joint pain and swelling started. Im fortunate that Ive found a medication that works well to keep my most severe symptoms at bay. Living with psoriatic arthritis means you might have good days and bad days. Psoriatic arthritis can make even the simplest actions a little (or a lot) harder....

April 1, 2022 · 3 min · 498 words · Marisa Griffin

What to Expect Before, During, and After a Colonoscopy

You may even have grown tired of your doctor telling you that its something you better consider. This is bad news becausecolorectal canceris the second most common cause of cancer death in the United States. Colon cancer isnt the only condition that a colonoscopy can catch, though. A colonoscopy is a procedure that allows your doctor to see inside your colon to detect inflammation and other health issues. The whole idea of screening is to prevent colon cancer from forming, Dr....

April 1, 2022 · 3 min · 526 words · Dylan Morse