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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. Many of them are annoying, sure, like achin zitthat refuses to budge. CSA-Printstock/Getty Images For the most part, though, these irregularities are harmless. With that said, there are some exceptionsand its important to recognize which sneaky outliers deserve closer attention. Whiteheads, on the other hand, areclosedcomedonesmeaning that air cant come in contact with all that buildup....

I loved the chewy crust of the bread, and the perfect, slightly sourdough-y taste. You know when you pull the layers of a croissant apart and the bread seems almost elastic? Thats because of gluten, the good stuff. images courtesy of the brands Gluten also helps bread retain moisture, which improves taste and shelf stability. But sometimes, I just want a sandwich. In some brands, the nutrition content isnt wonderful either, with lots of added sugar or a lowfibercontent....

When I found out I waspregnantlast October, I was on the heels of a running kick. A week or so before I got my positive test result, Id PR’ed atthe Newport Half. Earlier that year, in April, Id runmy first marathonin Boston. Getty / Juanmonino I told myself Id keep running while pregnant. After all, exercise during pregnancyassuming your doctor has cleared you for itis not only healthy but recommended....

Be sure to add your favorites to youronline shoppingcart quickly, as these discounted goodies won’t last long. Keep reading for some stylish yet functional items that might inspire you to make the gym your runway. All products featured on SELF are independently selected by our editors. Images courtesy of Nordstrom If you buy something through our retail links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Buy it:$88 (originally $100),shop.nordstrom.com P.E. Buy it:$53 (originally $88),shop....

No one could blame you for having a mountain of questions after receiving abreast cancerdiagnosis. How is triple negative breast cancer different from other diagnoses? And how can you make life easier on yourself if you have this illness? Eoneren/Getty Images Here, breast cancer experts answer these and other questions. What is triple negative breast cancer? Doctors separate breast cancer into a few main categories based on the presence or absence of these receptors....

Looking after your mental, physical, and emotional health is an essential part of living well. Thats especially true when youre dealing with an illness like triple negativebreast cancer. That might sound like a good thing. Getty / Cavan Images None of these receptors to fuel cancers growth cant be bad, right? But its not that simple. But triple negative breast cancer can still be more aggressive and difficult to treat than other breast cancers....

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. Retinol, retinal, and retinoic acid are all types of retinoids, which are vitamin A derivatives. Images courtesy of brands If you havesensitive skin, consider a lower concentration retinol and work up to a higher strength. Start with a lower percentage, lighter preparation formulas, and use them slowly and in small amounts....

A strong core is crucial for a whole bunch of reasons. One reason for the body-wide benefits? Your core actually is more comprehensive than you may think. Katie Thompson Together, these muscles create something you’re free to think of like a cylinder, she says. Thats why its important to strengthen all parts of it, rather than honing in on only one area. you could actually build strength in your core in two ways: through movement and anti-movement....

Youve surely heard all about fiber and its many virtues. But how much should you actually be eatingespecially if your main goal is to go to the bathroom regularly? Heres the deal on how much fiber you actually need to be eating. Getty / Hannes Eichinger / EyeEm We need fiber in our diets for a few reasons. First and foremost is thepoopingaspect,obviously. Insoluble fiber is especially critical in this regard....

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, SELF staffers gush about 13 products they tried and legitimately loved this month. Images courtesy of the brands 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....

If youhavebeen there, you probably know that it can be a distressing, isolating, utterly confusing development. I could go for months without sex. She recently started seeing a new doctor, and together theyre figuring out a treatment plan.) Ted + Chelsea Cavanaugh. Prop Styling by Amy Elise Wilson. And my husband felt neglected and like he was not good enough, she adds. Barb found that honesty and emotional intimacy have helped heal the rift between her and her husband....

While this overall trend is worrying experts, syphilis makes for an especially striking case study. Chancres can appear on or around the genitals or mouth. Also, in whats called congenital syphilis, a pregnant person can pass the infection to their fetus. Ted + Chelsea Cavanaugh. Prop Styling by Amy Elise Wilson. It can take years to make your way through all of these stages, according to theCDC. Thats another reason why someone in the primary stage of syphilis may not realize anythings up with their health....

I have been a runner for 15 years. I can proudly declare that I’m not only a runner, I’m also a runningcoach. The catch is, I dont look like a typical runner. Getty / AAGAMIA Its the image of runners we see in most magazines and advertising. But nope, thats not me. The other day I went out for a run with my friend who is also a plus-size runner....