8 Things Food Safety Experts Would Never Do in Their Own Kitchens

You probably know the basics of what youshoulddowash your hands frequently,refrigerate food promptlybut what about what youshouldntdo? Take the temperature for granted. No, sticking your hand inside your fridge or freezer isnt an accurate way to test its coolness. Claus Christensen/Getty Images You cant just assume. That sweet spot is going to help your product get the shelf life that it should, Buckavage says. Put empty shells back in the egg carton....

October 24, 2024 · 2 min · 370 words · Brooke Lambert

What to Know About SIBO, the Controversial Gut Condition That’s Tough to Diagnose

Dawn Egans stomach has been a pain point for her since grade school. Researchers agree that SIBO constitutes an excess of bacteria in your small intestine, Dr. Quigley says. While scientists have identified that certain bugs (likeE. Svetlana Shamshurina/Getty Images So its no wonder the prevalence of SIBO remains a big question mark. Various factors can set the scene for bacteria to swarm your small intestine. Someresearchshows that bacterial infections linked with food poisoning (spurred by bugs likeSalmonellaorCampylobacter) could injure those nerves too....

October 24, 2024 · 2 min · 307 words · Judith Holland

What’s the Difference Between Stress and Burnout?

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. Some weeks, work can just be…a lot. Antonio Rodriguez/Adobe Stock Maybe youve been busting your ass on endless assignments that make youwant to cry, scream, or quit. Or, youre soover itthat hearing an email ping on a Friday night is enough to ruin your weekend....

October 24, 2024 · 2 min · 321 words · Joseph Gonzales

8 G-Spot Sex Positions for Deep Penetration and Intense Orgasms

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 can sometimes feel like the biology of your vulva is playing hard to get with pleasure. Leon Edler before you dive in digging for gold, its helpful to know what exactly youre searching for. But thats a silly misconception because your G-spot is actually an internal portion of yourclitoris....

October 23, 2024 · 2 min · 257 words · Amber Haas

TikTok-Famous Dermatologist Aamna Adel Shares Her Must-Have Skin and Hair Care Products

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 what doesshereach for on a daily basis? Courtesy of brands/Aamna Adel/Laneen Wells Shop her favorites below. After that, she lets her face dry before diving into the rest of her routine. I find layering different types of hydrating products tends to work best for me, she says....

October 23, 2024 · 2 min · 268 words · Jessica Owens

How to Do the Dead Hang Exercise to Loosen Up Your Back and Stand Taller

Just standing straight again can be a real, um, stretch. But Ive discovered a shortcut to opening back up my back and shoulders: the dead hang exercise. This move is pretty much what it sounds like. Katie Thompson / Amanda K Bailey For people who sit for long periods of time, its a great thing to start learning. This might sound simple enoughkids do it on the playground all the time, right?...

October 22, 2024 · 2 min · 345 words · Shelby Stevens

How to Clean Your Puffer Jacket—Because Yes, That’s Something You Should Be Doing

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. In this article How often should you clean your down puffer jacket? Courtesy of the brands / Laneen Wells Otherwise, its fine to go a little longer between scrubbing sessions. Breaking yours out for the first time since last winter and cant recall when you last washed it?...

October 21, 2024 · 2 min · 335 words · Diane Thomas

Let’s Hear It for the Dolls: A Day Shooting Hoops With Brooklyn’s Trans Basketball League

At Thomas Boyland Park in Bushwick, a crowd is gathered to watch a pickup basketball tournament. Despite the rain, the athletes play on, hair sticking to foreheads and shirts sticking to skin. Though Basketdolls only started meeting on June 1 of this year, its growth has been rapid. Myers is an unlikely candidate to start a pickup basketball league in Brooklyn. For one thing, the 23-year-old had never played organized basketball prior to 2023....

October 21, 2024 · 1 min · 145 words · Samuel Barber

5 Things People of Color Need to Know About Eczema

It wasnt like I got bullied. But after years of living with the itchy, inflammatory condition, things changed. The reasons are a bit complicated and still being studiedmore on that in a moment.) Amrita Marino However, more than half, like Du Pree, will not. Heres what dermatologists want people with darker skin to know about eczema. Your symptoms could be misdiagnosed. A photo of what eczema can look like. As a result, docs may be more likely to misdiagnose your eczema....

October 18, 2024 · 2 min · 391 words · Kathleen White

9 Best Travel Outfits to Wear on Your Next Trip

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. Long flightsand road trips are stressful enoughthelastthing you should probably worry about is what youre wearing. Courtesy of brands / Laneen Wells A solid list of cozy yet cute outfits youll feel good in anywhere you go. I wear clothes that feel comfortable but dont look like Im heading to a workout....

October 18, 2024 · 2 min · 221 words · Ashley Jones PhD

How to Do the Kettlebell Windmill to Light Up Your Abs and Shoulders

With that in mind, we tapped Lazoff for step-by-step instructions for mastering this multitasking move. What muscles does a kettlebell windmill target? The kettlebell windmill is a two-for-one exercise that strengthensandstretches muscles throughout your body. Katie Thompson / Amanda K Bailey Its a total-body movement, Lazoff says. What are the benefits of a windmill? Because the windmill involves lifting a weight overheadand keeping it steady thereits great for shoulder stability, Lazoff explains....

October 18, 2024 · 2 min · 302 words · Melvin Cooper

Dance Parties, Bus Bunks, and Deep Conversations Are All Part of the Gold Over America Gymnastics Tour

My favorites included a Barbie-themed segment and a series of romantic dance duets set to Taylor Swifts Love Story. (Pommel Horse Guy, a.k.a. Stephen Nedoroscik, alas, isnt among them, presumably due to hisDancing with the Stars commitments.) The ensemble also includes non-American Olympians, college stars, and other top gymnasts. And at the end of the day, we all can relate to each other in some sense. SELF: To start with, can you walk me through your pre-show routine?...

October 17, 2024 · 5 min · 1012 words · Aaron Frederick

Fly-Fishing Helps Me Find Magic in the Microscopic

SELF will be publishing new articles for this series throughout October.Read more here. We had waders on, waterproof boots, and overalls. But here it was, the real thing, the point where waters meet. Jackson Gibbs Its why Id come: To make things real. And to catch fish. I viewed fishing as a hobby reserved for retired old men whose humor was based on disliking their wives. handmade fishing fly, fly tying...

October 17, 2024 · 3 min · 475 words · Melissa Powers MD