Keke Palmer Is Here to Help

We can all agree that actor-singer-CEO-author-mother Keke Palmer works hard. Palmer doesnt just know and accept herself; she activelymanagesherself. The woman is willing to invest in herself in every sense of the word; ofcourseher future is bright. Ferrari dress and gloves. Jimmy Choo shoes. J’evar earrings. I can do it with the right mindset, with the right practices. Nothing is the end of the world. And shes realizing she actually has a lot more time than she felt she did in her 20s....

December 4, 2024 · 7 min · 1337 words · Joseph Martinez

10 Best Shoes for Bunions in 2024, According to Podiatrists

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. Bunions are bone spurs that grow at the base of the big toe. Courtesy of the brands / Laneen Wells Shop our roomy favorites below. You want a toe box that doesnt crowd the toes, allowing them to splay fully within the shoe. Check to verify no seams or stitching cross over your bunionthey can cause more irritation....

December 3, 2024 · 2 min · 409 words · Lisa Stout

21 Astrology Gifts So Good, Your Friends Will Forget It's Mercury Retrograde

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. Our top picks For more present picks, check out all of thebest gift ideas of 2024. Courtesy of the brands / Laneen Wells Its made in collaboration with astrology brandSanctuaryand has a soothing, woody scent that should help them chill out. This cute kit will help beginner stargazers get started....

December 3, 2024 · 1 min · 117 words · Noah Ponce

What to Know About MCAS, a Condition That Can Feel Like a Nonstop Allergic Reaction

It all started when she came down withstrep throat. An allergist put her on a round of steroids and anantihistamine, but the relief was short-lived. (The CDC didnt even develop insurance codes for the condition until 2016.) Iana Kunitsa/Getty Images What is MCAS? Technically, there are three types of MCAS. In the case of primary MCAS (a.k.a. Secondary MCAS is triggered by specific allergens, like foods, pet dander, or bee venom....

December 3, 2024 · 2 min · 342 words · Laura Callahan

Can a Hair Gloss Treatment Actually Make Your Hair Healthier?

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 youve been searching for something (anything!) Jose A. Bernat Bacete/Getty Images totame your frizzand undo years of damage, you might look to a hair gloss treatment for healthier hair. Yep, even for folks with dry, split ends or super-curly hair. In other words, is a hair gloss treatment for healthier hair even a thing?...

December 2, 2024 · 2 min · 233 words · Paula Rivers

Is Running on a Treadmill Easier, Harder, or Exactly the Same as Logging Your Miles Outside?

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. Are you shortchanging your workoutor might the two actually be interchangeable? skynesher/Getty Images The short answer: For the vast majority of pavement pounders, there wont be much of a difference. There are, however, a few nuances to it. First: A treadmill can make running safer and more accessible, so quit ragging on it....

December 2, 2024 · 3 min · 539 words · Christopher Hernandez

10 Serums Derms Swear By for Aging Skin in 2024

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. There are seemingly endless skin-care products on the market that claim to have antiaging ingredients. Courtesy of the brands / Laneen Wells Shop our top picks below. Our top picks How do you use a serum for mature skin? If youre trying something new, she recommends introducing it once weekly and seeing how your skin reacts....

November 27, 2024 · 2 min · 284 words · Sarah Mendoza

11 Best Hoka Shoes in 2024, According to Podiatrists

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. When podiatrists recommend shoes, theres one brand that pops up over and over again: Hoka. Original photo by SELF writer Jennifer Heimlich / courtesy of the brands / Laneen Wells (They got me, she says.) But which Hoka shoes are truly the best? Our top picks Frequently asked questions about Hoka shoes What is so special about Hokas?...

November 27, 2024 · 2 min · 328 words · Joseph Martinez

21 Great Gifts for the Avid Walker in Your Life

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. Check out our picks belowthen make plans to join your favorite stroller on their next outing. Courtesy of the brands / Laneen Wells Owala FreeSip Insulated Stainless Steel Water Bottle (32-oz.) Owala FreeSip Insulated Stainless Steel Water Bottle (32-oz.) Black Diamonds rechargeable Deploy 325 Headlamp is lightweight, padded, and small enough to fit under a hat....

November 26, 2024 · 1 min · 132 words · Nicholas Weber

34 Gifts for Book Lovers

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. Fortunately, there are tons of other literature-inspired presents out there to suit every kind of reader. Courtesy of the brands / Laneen Wells Add them to your virtual cart now, stress less, and thank us later. Theres even a hidden slot to tuck their phone into, so its out of sightbut still easily accessible....

November 26, 2024 · 2 min · 258 words · Amy Meyers

For Saweetie, Comfort Looks Like Vintage Disney and ‘Thick, Thick’ Socks

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. Here she is in her own words. My day off starts the night prior because my mind goes at a hundred miles per hour. I drinkNighty Night teabecause if I dont, my body will automatically pop up in the morning. So, I like to take advantage of really being able to sleep in....

November 26, 2024 · 4 min · 730 words · Mark Wallace

The 45 Best Travel Gifts

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. Avid travelers dont want or need average presents (a.k.a. Courtesy of the brands / Laneen Wells Shop our favorites below. For more present picks, check out all of thebest gift ideas of 2024 here. Theres even a waterproof pouch to keep their wet swimsuits and dirty clothes contained on their way home....

November 26, 2024 · 3 min · 528 words · Oscar Owen

How to Improve Communication Skills in a Relationship, According to Experts

is common advice for couplesbut what does it mean? Of course, this process isnt always straightforward when you factor in your unique dynamic and personal needs. But generally speaking,successful relationshipsthrive when both people can open up with compassion and consideration. CSA-Printstock/Getty Images Use active listening to understand your partners point of viewbeforesharing yours. For one, its human to become distracted by your own thoughts and emotions. You may, for instance, start planning your defense instead of fully hearing an issue your partner raises....

November 25, 2024 · 2 min · 409 words · Manuel Fischer