A Little Too Relieved About TikTok? A Phone Cleanse Might Be Just What You Need

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. So…it looks like TikTok is safe for now here in the US. CFOTO/Getty Images I worried Id be embarrassingly…empty without my usual 30-second bursts of distractions and late-night scroll sessions. After all, theres joy in this app, Colier says. It can be a quick form of relief....

January 19, 2025 · 2 min · 368 words · Anne Howard

Brooke Shields’s Nonconsensual Vaginal Rejuvenation Is More Common Than It Should Be

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. This article includes potentially triggering descriptions of sexual assault. John Lamparski/Getty Images/Amanda K Bailey When does a doctors care turn into control? For the first time,Brooke Shieldsopened up about what she says was an intimate procedure gone wrong. What she needed was relief. Sure, her labia was reduced, just as she had hoped....

January 17, 2025 · 3 min · 524 words · Andrew Parker

Early Warning Signs You’re Becoming ‘Frail’—and How to Prevent It as You Age

Say you getpneumonia; a resilient person might recover quickly at home with antibiotics. But someone with frailty has a higher chance of ending up at the hospital and developing an infection. It can set you up for other not-too-great outcomes tooarecent studyof nearly 30,000 people suggests frailty may increasedementia risk. Francesco Carta fotografo/Getty Images Theres uplifting news, though. Pre-frailty signs can be early red flags that youre starting to lose strength and energy....

January 17, 2025 · 2 min · 336 words · Ashley Brown

Everything to Know About Unrivaled, the New Women’s Basketball League

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. Every year from May through October, showdowns between the worlds best basketball stars take center stage during theWNBAseason. Unrivaled Meaning: For half the year, womens professional basketball is out of sight for the American fanbase. Last year, two WNBA superstars set out to change that....

January 17, 2025 · 2 min · 412 words · Mark Osborne

Sundown Syndrome Is Why People With Alzheimer's Get More Confused at Night

But later that afternoon, his behavior changed drastically. He was taking all his clothes off and had no idea who anyone was, Dr. Edgerly told SELF. The man was experiencing sundown syndromea worsening of dementia symptoms that generally occurs in the late afternoon and evening. Jordan Moss People who experience sundowing may feel agitated, confused, and anxious. Sometimes, they behave wildly out of character, act recklessly or aggressively, or wander aimlessly....

January 17, 2025 · 3 min · 465 words · Alexis Thomas

Which Air Purifiers Really Work? Allergists and Testers Say These Are 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. Browse their recs below. Courtesy of the brand / Laneen Wells Our top picks Do you need an air purifier? Not necessarily: Dr. Zebda says an air purifier can be particularly helpful for people with dust allergies andasthma. Own a pet that youre allergic to?...

January 17, 2025 · 2 min · 240 words · April Grant

Cracked, Dry Heels Are No Match for These Derm-Approved Foot Masks

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. Pounding the pavement,hitting the trail, climbing the stairsour feet truly take a beating. Courtesy of the brands / Laneen Wells Thankfully, Mother Nature did us a solid and designed our steppers to be resilient. In response to chronic friction and rubbing, the skin may become extremely rough, known as a callus....

January 16, 2025 · 2 min · 270 words · Stephanie Robinson

I’m a Psychologist Who Used to Hate Winter—Here’s How to Learn to Love It

I dont know about you, but I rarely hear people say winter is their favorite season. That winter isdark, cold, and miserable. That said, she didnt always feel that way. Raymond Kleboe/Getty Images Growing up, she was a self-professed Winter Hater. It was something to be endured, not enjoyed, she tells SELF. In fact, they kind of loved it. So, whats the trick to not merely tolerating but straight-up relishing winter?...

January 16, 2025 · 2 min · 394 words · Matthew Buchanan

No, Your 30s Aren’t Too Young to Think About Stroke Prevention—Especially as a Woman

The next morning, she woke up with the worst throbbing head pain shed ever felt. While she waited for her doctor’s office to open, her husband offered to make breakfast. I tried to talk, but it was not coming out. Danii Pollehn/Adobe Stock I headed immediately down the stairs and my right arm became limp, Adelekun tells SELF. I knew I was having a stroke because I was familiar withthe warning signs, she says....

January 16, 2025 · 3 min · 568 words · Justin Mack

The Easiest (and Safest!) Way to Organize Your Fridge

(All without sacrificing convenience, promise!) You should be really thinking about shopping just for one week at a time. …and on that note, declutter regularly. Pixel-Shot/Adobe Stock Another reason to limit the amount of food in your fridge? Things get lost, and it makes cleaning so much more difficult, Bucknavage adds. So you want to see to it that youre managing that inventory. The top of the lid, thats the most ideal place, he says....

January 16, 2025 · 2 min · 332 words · Brianna Lee

You Can Save Up to 40% at Patagonia Right Now

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. Meanwhile, the brandspuffersare cold weather staples. Courtesy of the brand / Laneen Wells (And if you prefer to travel light, consider the Black Hole Mini Hip Pack.)

January 16, 2025 · 1 min · 53 words · Donald Williams

The 22 Best Water Bottles for Staying Hydrated Whenever, Wherever

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 you love your water bottle, youll take it with you everywhere you go!) Courtesy of the brands/Collage by Laneen Wells Why do that to yourself when there are so many gorgeous receptacles that make drinking water a joy? Bottles that chill your beverages for hours (or keep hot drinks actually hot)?...

January 15, 2025 · 4 min · 735 words · Shane Castro

The Best Tinted Moisturizers for Mature Skin Give You Hydration and Glow in One Step

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. Thats quite the multitasking feat, but weve found a few products that check all of those boxes. Courtesy of the brands / Laneen Wells Here, we spoke with derms to get their top picks and expert shopping advice. Our top picks What happens to your skin as you age?...

January 15, 2025 · 2 min · 376 words · Nicole Brooks