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If youve been feeling overwhelmed about, um, everything these days, youre not alone. And thats where this 10-minute HIIT workout comes in. Okay, we get it: AHIIT workoutis probably the last thing you feel like starting when youre tense. Katie Thompson It certainly won’t fix everything, but every little bit helps, right? The goal with Tabata, explains Yang, is to goallout during each 20-second burst. Then, without sacrificing form, venture to beat that number by onewith clean formin the final round....

Weve been submerged inanxietyfor months now and the election is poised to feel like the culmination of it all. For a lot of us, it will be impossible to look awayor to feel okay. So we talked to some mental health experts to get their tips. Sarah Alice Rabbit/Adobe Stock First, theres no right way to spend Election Day. Or maybe you want to distract yourself by any means possible, but cant help feeling like youshouldbe engaged....

Whenever I find myself in a cooking rut, I turn to beet recipes. Speaking of which: Red beets, with their eye-catching signature hue, are the most common kind. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg. David Frenkiel and Luise Vindahl Andersen viaGreen Kitchen Stories Golden beets look pretty with the spinach, but so would red or striped. The recipe opts for whole wheat fettuccine, but any kind of long pasta will do....

And even though thecoronavirus pandemichas changedhow we date, people are still looking for these types of bonds. (Hopefully as safely as possible.) Enter: The situationship. Paloma Rincon Studio/Getty Images While traditional relationship terms likesignificant otherorspouseoften describe more permanent commitments, a situationship is primarily determined by immediate circumstances. For instance, a summer fling is contingent on summertime starting and ending. you’re free to already see how thisgets tricky, right? Its not all bad, though....

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. But the best kitchen tools can alleviate much of that time suck. Getty With everything going on these days, anything that makes life simpler is a big win in our book. Here are a few that you may want to add to your drawers....

Though artichokes are undeniably intimidating (the spiky leaves! ), don’t let their unwelcoming appearance scare you off. Whole artichokes have more to offer than just the hearts, too. Alanna Taylor-Tobin viaThe Bojon Gourmet Although artichokes aren’t entirely edible, there are ways to make use of nearly every single part. Artichoke and Avocado ToastsfromLove and Lemons This recipe is further proof that avocado is great with everything. Freeze what you don’t eat for later so you always have an artichoke-spinach dip-inspired treat on hand....

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 want to mix it up and find something a little more personal, we can help. Courtesy of brands/Laneen Wells Check out our favorite recommendations here, and even more steller options below. This set includes several lovely fragrances, like invigorating peppermint and soothing lavender....

Rose Afriyie knows firsthand what its like to be a beneficiary of food programs. About 40 million people receive SNAP benefits in an average month, according to theUSDA. This year,emergency SNAP benefitshavehelped familiesexperiencing food insecurity survive the pandemic-prompted economic crisis. Iryna Veklich/Getty Images By mReliefs estimate, about$13 billionin food stamp benefits go unclaimed every year. But Afriyie and her colleagues are also dedicated to making the experience of seeking and securing SNAP benefits moredecent....

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. Tia Mowryhas been busy these daysyou can be sure of that. Getty / Phillip Faraone / Stringer The mom of two, who stars in NetflixsFamily Reunion, is currently shooting season two of the series. Scheduling is really important in my household, she tells SELF....

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. Self-careis important for everyone living in our stress-inducing world. Morgan Johnson But self-care is even more essential for people who need to manage theirrheumatoid arthritis. Which is why you have to try different things and find what works for you. At the end of the day, its about caring for yourself the best way you might....

The confusion aroundhydroxychloroquineis one of the most enduring parts of thecoronaviruspandemic. But, for a time, no one could blame you for thinking otherwise. And yet the myth of hydroxychloroquine as our COVID-19 savior persists. Getty Images / CatLane As the pandemic drags on, were all getting desperate for a cure. The science just isnt there to show hydroxychloroquine is the answer to COVID-19. So why did the world go wild for it?...

Long before I knew there was a name for it, I had a mild case of misophonia. Small, repetitive sounds irritated anddistractedme. Researchersfirst named misophonia as a condition in 2001. Antonio Rodriguez/Adobe Stock Samermit says its not really hatredits more of an overwhelmingfight-or-flight response. It can involve physical and emotional manifestations of irritation, anxiety, rage, and more. And its not exactly just sound because that may be overgeneralizing. Misophonia triggers often have multisensory aspects that go beyond noise, like visual and tactile components, for instance....

Legendary tennis champion Billie Jean King knows how devastating this year has beenespecially for people with chronichealth conditions. Remember, this year more than ever: Champions Adjust, shewrote on Twitterat the time. Like many people, King also says the pandemic impacted her medical care. Getty / Noam Galai / Stringer And shes still hesitant about going to routine doctors appointments. Ive debated more than I usually do [about going in], she says....