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Its been almost eight months since I first heard rumblings of what would become theCOVID-19 pandemic. For a few weeks after multiple states started reopening, it looked like we might be okay. Cases had plateaued in many areas; hospitals had not been overwhelmed in most states. Adobe Stock / Angelina Bambina There was an attitude, for a time, emphasizing thatwe were all in this together. Unfortunately, it feels like much of that has come crashing down in the past month....

Health ConditionsChevron Oral HealthChevron 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. Because, hey, you brush your teeth anyway, right? Chris Turner/Getty Images Heres what you gotta know about whitening toothpastes and how to find the right one for you. First, wait, do whitening toothpastesactuallywork? Depends on what you mean by work, really....

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. We need to have energy so you can be part of that. Image courtesy of St. Martin’s Press And if youre dieting, youre going to be preoccupied. This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity and length. SELF: Why did you want to publish a new edition 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. It features reflective detailing and lightweight, breathable material.Currently available in sizes XS to XL. Images courtesy of Adidas

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 where we come in. Galina Zhigalova / EyeEm / Getty Images Titanium straighteners get hotter faster, which means fewer passes through the hair, celebrity hair stylistGabrielle Corneytells SELF. When deciding between titanium and ceramic styling tools, consider your hair pop in. For those withdamagedor medium to fine hair that requires less heat to straighten, experts recommend ceramic straighteners....

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. Elisa Shankle believes in healing, so much so that the words are prominently displayed in her Instagram bio. Image Courtesy of Elisa Shankle/Morgan Johnson It reads,Healing Is a Lifestyle, and for Shankle, it is. And ignore the pressure to get it right. But we all have ups and downs....

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 feel constantlyoverwhelmed, you are not alone. Trinette Reed/Adobe Stock I am here with you. But lets be real: Life has kinda always been this bananas. The only difference is that the fantasy of normal is officially over. Bobby Quillard Gone are the days of ignoring the chaos that always surrounds us....

Turns out, theres a pretty reasonable physiological adaptation that could easily explain the itching. And in most caseslike mineitll stop soon after your body gets used to the new exercise. But in some cases, there might be something more going on. Jordan Tiberio And if youre one of them, you dont need to freak out. Heres everything you’re gonna wanna know about why your legs itch while you run. Why do my legs itch when I run?...

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. The Rapha x Outdoor Voices Bra is available in sizes XS to XL. Images courtesy of Bread Beauty Supply, Hoka One One, and Sakara Life Good (Skin) Days C’s the Day Serum is available for $26. Theoilis formulated to be lightweight and fast absorbing, while adding shine and vibrancy to damp or dry hair....

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. Bonus: The fan also comes with a standing dock that charges it simultaneously. ZhouLi/Adobe Stock Amacool Battery Operated Stroller Fan May we present this fan for any parents with young babies? It also features LED lights and 360-degree rotation for anyone who enjoys anightly jog....

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. Texas is one such place. Adobe Stock Nearly half of Texas women live in these counties. The difficulty of getting an abortionemotionally, financially, and bureaucraticallyis by design. This included any abortions not related to life endangerment. Abortion advocates and providers kicked into action to reinstate services as quickly as possible....

Theres nothing quite like sinking your teeth into a juicy wedge ofperfectly ripewatermelon. To give it a savory, smoky taste and caramelized texture, sear it on a grill. Think: cinnamon, nutmeg, or Zaatar to kick up the taste. zi3000/Adobe Stock Cube up the melon and serve in saladsor enjoy on its own. Take a look at the options below; youll be delighted by what watermelon can do. Eat it on its own, or use it to anchor other dishes too....

For this installment, we spoke with Aveline Dowling, a home health occupational therapist (O.T.) Dowling has practiced O.T. for 13 years and worked in home health for the past four years. MclittleStock/Adobe Stock Since mid-April, she has been helping many people recover fromthe coronavirusin their homes. (This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.) SELF: Why did you decide to become an O.T., and specifically a home health O.T.?...