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As forhow you’re free to watch all the action at the Paralympics? Heres a breakdown of 10 Tokyo Paralympics storylines well be watching for the next two weeks. Tatyana McFadden aims for elusive marathon gold. David Berding/GettyImages Few competitors have earned the legendary status of Team USAs Tatyana McFadden. you could see McFadden compete in the track-and-field session, which runs from August 27 through September 5. Swim star Jessica Long will compete in her fifth Games....

Pregnancy can be a tremendously difficult time even under the best of circumstances. For many people, its full of frequent worry and unending questionsCan I eat this? Is this medicine safe for me to take?TheCOVID-19 pandemichas unsurprisingly compounded these concerns. Olga Naumova/GettyImages Below are the most important takeaways we have right now about pregnancy, COVID-19, and the COVID-19 vaccines. COVID-19 can be extremely dangerous for pregnant people. Pregnancy is a time of physiologic internal conflict....

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. After over a year,the COVID-19 pandemic is moving into its next chapter. Antonio Rodriguez/Adobe Stock But returning to in-person work can also mean returning to coworkers who are newly self-conscious of their size. It may also mean returning to anxious diet talk and overt weight stigma....

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. Then theres the question of how long itll hold up in heat and humidity. JLco - Julia Amaral / Getty Images What should you look for when shopping for foundations for oily skin? It may seem obvious, but youll want to steer clear of any oil-based foundations....

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. You may know Elizabeth Banks best from theHunger GamesandPitch Perfectfranchises. Gregg DeGuire / Stringer/GettyImages But shes also intent on using her public platform to raise awareness aboutreproductive health. In 2019 the actor, producer, and director became chair of the Center for Reproductive Rights Creative Council....

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. Jessica Longthe second-most decorated Paralympian in United States historyhas a talent for being immediately relatable. Harry How/GettyIMages That shouldnt be inspiring, Long tells SELF. But I love being an inspiration for my accomplishments. My first priority was the wedding. By the time we entered January 2020, I was playing catch-up with my training, Long explains....

So while youre hitting your other muscle groups, your core is working too. This is called anti-flexion, and its a pop in of anti-movement that really challenges core stability. A solidcore routineshould include both anti-movement moves and movement moves, says Fagan. Katie Thompson A quick full-body workout in circuit form thats surprisingly challenging for your core. All you need is 20 minutes and some dumbbells to work your coreand the rest of your body too....

In the last few weeks ofsummer, stone fruits are life. To make the most of this delicious, fleeting moment, you need some really solid peach recipes. But at this very abundant time of year, why limit yourself? you’re gonna wanna be making peach galettes and popsicles. it’s crucial that you be adding them to tomato salads and salsas and pancakes. you better be skewering slices with savory meats. Because you deserve the best....

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. Nothing will stop me frombakingwith cherries. Westend61 / Getty Images Too much hassle, he said. And you know what? Its as annoying a task as: peeling apples, chopping onions, trimming green beans. And yet we do all of those with a lot less whining....

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. Items are available in sizes XS to 2X. Carbon38 x EleVen by Venus Williams (The Corset Tank, Brief Bodysuit, and Cami Bodysuit are available up to 1XL.) Enter the improved C-Firma Fresh. Most activewear is made with a blend of synthetic fabrics like Lycra, spandex, and polyester....

Natalie Karabel was diagnosed withtype 1 diabeteswhen she was six. Both forms of diabetes can cause high blood sugar that requires a treatment plan including dietary changes and medicine. Now she wants to normalize talking about diabetic complications by sharing her experience with others. Ajijchan/GettyImages Here is her diary. Mornings are the most challenging part of my day as I am not a morning person. This is also the hardest part of my day for diabetes management....

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 with February around the corner, remote control vibes make an excellentsexy giftforValentines Day. Courtesy of the brands / Amanda K Bailey What to look for in remote control sex toys? This feature makes remote control vibes a game changer forlong-distance relationships. Other types of remote control vibes can be used within a short range of a separate wireless remote....

Its a quick-but-intense bodyweight routine that will get your heart pumping, muscles moving, and endorphins flowing. Oh, and did we mention this workout islow-impact? With that in mind, whos game to try this sweatylow-impact workout?! Courtesy of Spacestation All you need is a mat and a water bottle. Once youre ready, just follow along with the video below. And always keep in mind: Just because this workout is low-impact doesnt mean its right for everyone....