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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 that test might not give us the kind of information were so desperate for. Wladimir Bulgar/Science Photo Library/Getty Images Are these antibody tests (also called serologic tests) actually FDA approved? Who should and shouldnt get one? How accurate are these tests, really? And does having access to antibody tests make it easier for things to go back to normal?...

Craving a glass of cool, creamy, and nutritious goodness? Time to get out the blender and some healthy smoothie recipes. Theyre also a pretty handy option for the many of us experiencingcooking burnoutright now. Andrew Purcell, Carrie Purcell But if youre not into greens in your smoothie, thats fine too. Theres literally no need to add anything to your smoothie if you dont like the taste. You want to enjoy it, not be choking it down!...

My answer forever and always? Theres no such thing as being too fat for yoga. Yoga is for everybody, regardless of size. Amanda Bailey / Getty Images In fact, everything about your body is perfect for yoga right now. IMHO,social distancinghas created the perfect incubator for home yoga practice. What better time to find confidence in a yoga practice than when youve been forced to fly solo? Bobby Quillard But lets be realits totally normal to feel insecure about tryinganythingnew, especially yoga....

Her answers have been edited and condensed for clarity. SELF: First of all, how are you doing? Work is a little stressful. Catherine Delahaye/Getty Images The office is much more controlled than the hospital. We know our patients. We know how to screen for them. All of that is much easier. Being on labor and delivery is different because that is very acute work. Its very much hands-on. Andthe policies change often....

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 is especially true as our routines have been upended during thecoronaviruspandemic. Images courtesy of the brands Below, the 15 products that improved our working-from-home situations and gave us some much-needed joy in April. Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm Sephora Im a nut about keeping my lips moisturized 24/7....

Health ConditionsChevron Skin 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. Fancy skin care is a singular pleasure. As one of those fancy ingredients, peptides tend to be inexpensive productseven by high-end skin-care standards. So why do companies charge such a premium for peptide serums and creams? What is a peptide? Peptides are molecules made up of relatively short chains of amino acids....

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. Reframing your thoughts is pretty much the MVP of your CBT tool kit. Sergey Ryumin / Klaus Vedfelt/Getty Images A thought is like a pair of sunglasses. If you look at the world through sunglasses, things look a little different. Reframing your thoughts is like taking off your sunglasses or putting on another pair with a different lens....

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 was almost a year after Id completed treatment for stage IIIovarian cancer. Davidteamen/Adobe Stock Would I and other cancer survivors still be able to get the care we needed? On top of my greater risk of ovarian cancer, Im also at increased risk of developingbreast cancer....

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 no right way to feel right now. Morgan Johnson/Getty Images It can be very upsetting…and that is normal. Anxious feelings about the new coronavirusare widespread. For some people, these feelings will be overwhelming and persistent enough to qualifyas a mental health condition. While stress and anxiety are to be expected during this pandemic, some people will go through trauma too....

Maybe Im overthinking, but do you ever feel likeNetflixgets all the streaming glory? Its time to give Hulu shows a bit of the spotlight. Youll also notice that Hulus most well-known original offering is conspicuously absent. Phillip Caruso/Hulu (If that has blown your mind, youre welcome.) Theres a strong chance youll laugh, cry, and cheer as Annie tries to figure out her life. There are two seasons ofShrillto enjoy, and the catharsis is real....

Its weird to think that quinoa recipes were once a novel find on the internet. So what does a healthyquinoarecipe look like? Well, quinoa itself is already packed with nutritionrich in carbs and fiber, plus some protein. Dana and John Shultz viaMinimalist Baker (A lot of these recipessalads, skillets, stir-friesare well-balanced meals in themselves. Some youd want to serve as a side or bulk up for a meal.) Happy quarantine quinoa cooking....

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 functions as a steamer, blender, warmer, and defroster. Courtesy of the brands / Soleil Summer Store-bought baby food, who? The joys of a full mama ‘fit in one go. Elvie Stride Target Elvie First rodeo or not,breastfeedingis no joke. will promptly be followed by waterworks....

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, as any regular exerciser knows, it can also wreak havoc on your skin. Images courtesy of the brands Carol Cheng, M.D., pediatric dermatologist and assistant clinical professor at the UCLA Division of Dermatology tells SELF. Redness happens as a result of your body trying to cool itself down....