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Like so many questions in nutrition science, the answer here is more complicated (and more interesting!) than you might expect. Heres what you should know about plant vs. animal protein. Getty / Claudia Totir What protein actually is Lets start by looking at protein on the most basic level. This macronutrient is an integral part of every cell in the human body. Its also necessary for various body functions from blood clotting and hormone production to immune system response....

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. Keep reading for a few pieces we have our eyes (and cursors) on. Images courtesy of Good American All products featured on SELF are independently selected by our editors. If you buy something through our retail links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Bonus: Its also designed with a reflective logo that will come in handy during your next night run....

Im pretty much always on the lookout for book recs. To beef up my reading listand yoursI decided tocrowdsourcesome of the best books on mental health. Who did I ask? Images courtesy of Amazon First, the experts: psychologists,therapists, counselors, and other mental health professionals. Then I asked people what bookstheirtherapists have recommended they read on their quests for better self-knowledge. This book was supposed to tell me something about myself I didnt already know?...

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. Below are a few tried-and-true strategies for keeping your sensitive skin happystraight from dermatologists. David Urbanke Use as few products at a time as possible, with as few ingredients as possible. Fewer products and fewer ingredients means fewer chances to react to something in your skin-care routine....

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. Full-body workouts don’t necessarily have to be high impact to be effective. Katie Thompson It’s all about choosing exercises that minimize impact on your joints while maximizing work time compared to rest. That’s what he kept in mind while creating the below workout for SELF readers....

Eggs are one of the most common allergy-causing foods for children. Egg allergy symptoms usually occur a few minutes to a few hours after eating eggs or foods containing eggs. Rarely, egg allergy can cause anaphylaxisa life-threatening reaction. Egg allergy can occur as early as infancy. Most children, but not all, outgrow their egg allergy before adolescence. Egg allergy reactions vary from person to person and usually occur soon after exposure to egg....

Its a confusing time to be a parent, especially when it comes tovaccines. The internet is rife with misinformation, making it hard to separate vaccine fact from fiction. (We combed through data too.) Heather Hazzan. Wardrobe styling by Ronald Burton. Prop styling by Campbell Pearson. Hair by Hide Suzuki. Makeup by Deanna Melluso at See Management. Shot on location at One Medical. Were all on the same team. We all want your child to grow up happy and healthy and not get diseases that we can avoid....

And that actually stands to reason. In other words, as vaccinations have become available and widely used, rates of infection have declined. But there are some people for whomvaccine-preventable illnesses areand remaintop of mind. Heather Hazzan. Wardrobe styling by Ronald Burton. Prop styling by Campbell Pearson. Hair by Hide Suzuki. Makeup by Deanna Melluso at See Management. Shot on location at One Medical. Health-care providers are another group on the front lines of dealing with vaccine-preventable illnesses....

But the truth is more complicated. For starters the vast majority of Americans vaccinate their children. The problem is that that number1.3 percentis an increase from .9 percent of two-year-olds born in the year 2011. Heather Hazzan. Wardrobe styling by Ronald Burton. Prop styling by Campbell Pearson. Hair by Hide Suzuki. Makeup by Deanna Melluso at See Management. Shot on location at One Medical. In other words its not that these people are vehemently opposed to vaccinating....

You never have to think about it again, right? Unfortunately thats not how immunity works. Important reminder: Getting vaccinated doesnt just protectyoufrom illnesses. Heather Hazzan. Wardrobe styling by Ronald Burton. Prop styling by Campbell Pearson. Hair by Hide Suzuki. Makeup by Deanna Melluso at See Management. Shot on location at One Medical. Staying up-to-date on your vaccines throughout your life is key for both you and those around you. What if youre pretty sure youve already been vaccinated against something?...

There are some people in this world who stick with three square meals a day. For the rest of us, snacks are averyimportant part of life. A forkful of last night’s leftovers straight out of the fridge can be a pretty fantastic late-night snack. Chelsea Kyle. Prop and food styling by Beatrice Chastka. Those officecupcakesthat appeared out of the abyss can be a delicious and spontaneous snack. Substantial, nutrient-packed snacks can be an integral part of how we fuel our bodies throughout the day....

Its a reasonable assumption to make. I have no reason to believe my parents didn’t follow it. Since September 2018 there have been over 640 confirmed cases of measles in New York City, theCDCreports. Heather Hazzan. Wardrobe styling by Ronald Burton. Prop styling by Campbell Pearson. Hair by Hide Suzuki. Makeup by Deanna Melluso at See Management. Shot on location at One Medical. Of course I started wondering if I had anything to worry about....

For as long as she can remember, Rikki Edelman, 44, has had digestive issues. As a child her symptoms came and went. But then came adolescence. Image courtesy of the writer When I was about 16 or 17 is when it got severe and constant, she tells SELF. She was about 21 years old when she was officially diagnosed with anautoimmune disease. During that time her health condition made life difficult and painful, consuming her thoughts and daily behavior....