Holiday Parties Bring Out the Worst of My Rosacea

The first time my face became a liability, I was at an office holiday party. Hey, she asked. Are you doing OK? Carlo A/Getty Images Her question threw me off; my confusion must have been obvious by my stammered reply. You just look really red, she explained, peering at me with evident concern. I wanted to check in and check that that you hadnt had too much to drink. I hustled to the bathroom and leaned over the sink to examine my face....

December 19, 2018 · 2 min · 373 words · Jimmy Barrera

Here’s What a Registered Dietitian Packs to Eat While Traveling

So I like to manage things a bit by bringing my own food for the flight. The bread is always Ezekiel, because its made with sprouted grains, which I love. It also doesnt get soggy easily, because the slices are really hearty and rough. Courtesy of Abby Langer Another sog-free tip: put the tomato slices on in the morning before you go. Like I said: part art, part science. I spread the mixture on Ezekiel bread, added sliced avocado and tomato, and voila....

December 15, 2018 · 2 min · 293 words · Christopher Johnson

Understanding Dementia

Dementia isn’t a specific disease. Though dementia generally involves memory loss, memory loss has different causes. So memory loss alone doesn’t mean you have dementia. Depending on the cause, some dementia symptoms can be reversed. Some treatable medical conditions can cause dementia symptoms, so it’s important to determine the underlying cause. Dementia involves damage of nerve cells in the brain, which can occur in several areas of the brain. Dementia affects people differently, depending on the area of the brain affected....

December 15, 2018 · 4 min · 843 words · Gloria Simpson

11 Things to Know After Receiving an Ovarian Cancer Diagnosis

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. Ask your doctor exactly what pop in, stage, and grade of ovarian cancer you have. Nomad/Getty Images Then ask what it all means for your prognosis. As you may have heard, there arethree main types of ovarian cancer. They differ based on the cells involved....

December 14, 2018 · 5 min · 922 words · Rebecca Elliott

6 Gastrointestinal Issues That Can Affect You During Pregnancy

Where do we even begin? If you want to have a baby, these changes can feel totally worth it. Nausea and vomiting Shocker, we know. David Pereiras/EyeEm/Getty Images This is usuallynot harmful to the pregnancy, but isnt exactly a delightful experience. High hCG levels can contribute to the process of nausea and vomiting, she says. Estrogen, another hormone that increases during pregnancy, may also cause morning sickness, theMayo Clinicsays. If youre dealing with this, there are a few things you could do....

December 14, 2018 · 2 min · 343 words · Thomas Welch

3 Women on How They’ve Handled the Hardest Parts of Ovarian Cancer

But the best people to speak to these hurdles are those who have experienced them firsthand. Their best advice, below. Allow yourself to lean on family and friends. foxline/Getty Images On the days she was feeling down, she made a point of calling her kids or siblings. They were more than willing to listen and offer words of encouragement. It’s also important to be specific in your requests for support, McGregor says....

December 13, 2018 · 2 min · 424 words · James Lawson

6 Products Dermatologists Recommend for Body Acne

Health ConditionsChevron Skin HealthChevron AcneChevron 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. As someone with acne, Im used to dealing with the more-than-occasional flare-up on my face. Cristina Cianci When it comes to zits and oil on my shoulders or back, Im at a total loss. Should I treat body acne the same way that I treatacneon my face?...

December 13, 2018 · 1 min · 200 words · Gregory Wilson

All You Need Is a Pair of Socks to Do This 15-Minute Total-Body Workout From Carrie Underwood’s Trainer

You dont need to hit the gym to get a great workout. Heck, youdont even need equipmentor shoes. For proof, check out this five-part bodyweight circuit that celebrity trainerErin Opreashared on Instagram on Monday. svetikd / Getty Images This content can also be viewed on the site itoriginatesfrom. The first portion of the circuita three-part lunge seriesworks your legs from multiple angles. Youll strengthen your quads, outer thighs, inner thighs, glutes, hamstrings, and calves....

December 13, 2018 · 2 min · 357 words · Michael Werner

How Bad Is It to Take an Antihistamine to Sleep Every Night?

Getting a good nightssleepis paramount to your health. So, how bad is this really? Heres what you oughta know about taking an antihistamine to fall asleep. andresr/Getty Images The main ingredient in that fast-acting antihistamine is diphenhydramine hydrochloride (DPH). The sleepy part is really just a side effect listed on the box. (The nature of this relationship is not well understood.) Heres how doctors feel about using DPH to help you fall asleep....

December 13, 2018 · 2 min · 411 words · Breanna Chavez

So Your Doctor Says You Have Dry Eye? Here Are 8 Treatment Options to Know

Being diagnosed withdry eyecan spark some serious self-pity. Are you doomed to a lifetime of scratchy,burning, dry-as-sandpaper eyes? Theres a lower mucous-based layer that binds with the water in your tears to help keep your eyes moist. Photo: Heather Hazzan. Wardrobe styling by Yuiko Ikebata. Hair by Jerome Cultrera. Makeup by Ingeborg. This helps keep your tears from evaporating too quickly. If its not working the way it should, you have dry eye and should treat it....

December 13, 2018 · 2 min · 359 words · Deborah Hill

The 13 Best Weed Vaporizers for the Total Beginner

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. Currently, 36 states and four territories have legalizedcannabis(e.g. Oneinchpunch/Adobe Stock Weve got you covered. But, before we start, there are a few things to keep in mind. Well, its more complicated than you might imagine. (To be clear, were just talking health risks here.)...

December 13, 2018 · 2 min · 289 words · Timothy Leonard

What Are My Options for Ovarian Cancer Treatment?

There are five major forms of treatment for ovarian cancer. Below, read all about what you should know when it comes to ovarian cancer treatment options. The extent of surgery usually depends on thetype of ovarian canceryou have. RobinOlimb/Getty Images It makes up about 90 percent of ovarian cancers, theACSsays. It also involves removing both ovaries and fallopian tubes (a bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy). Also, removing your ovaries will put you intomenopauseif you havent yet gone through it....

December 13, 2018 · 2 min · 365 words · Martin Li

13 Things People With Bipolar Disorder Want You to Know

Here are some of the things they want to clear up. People with bipolar disorder are not always experiencing symptoms. (Mood episodes generally last at least a week.) Roy Scott/Getty Images Wrong, Emma, a 20-year-old college student, tells SELF. There’s a difference between my personality and my symptoms showing themselves. I’m a bubbly personthat’s my personality. That right there is my bipolar disorder. Don’t confuse the two. Bipolar disorder is often mistaken for other illnesses....

December 12, 2018 · 4 min · 704 words · Michael Johnston