But something was wrong; my doctor couldnt hear a heartbeat. She told me it was still early and suggested I come back in a week and we would retry. Six days later, I raced into her office. Westend61/Getty Images I knew I was far from the only woman to go through a pregnancy loss. But I was devastated. My husband was devastated. He handled it in his own way; he withdrew and stewed it out....
We all know someone who has had breast cancer. I dont picture young women with breast cancer. I wrote that inan article published October 29, 2016. JON STOKES/Getty Images Ten months later, at the age of 36, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. Shows what I know. I got the call on a Tuesday. September 5, 2017, the day after Labor Day. I scheduled an MRI for Thursday morning. I called my husband....
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. Making it to the finish line of amarathonis seriously impressive. jacoblund/Getty Images Whats arguably even more admirable: Sticking to a training schedule for several months leading up to the 26.2. Meet your new virtual running buddies below. Download if…you want to remember that perfect route you ran a few months ago....
This morning I am French pedicure-ready to have my feet photographed for a health care catalogue. This is the first booking from my modeling agency in the month since my dad died. The call from the sheriff plays on repeat each day in my mind. Illustration: Jazmin Ruotolo I imagine a large piece of metal or wood being moved by firemen, and Dad underneath. I dont want to imagine his face being unidentifiable....
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. Redlipstickhas always made feel extremely self-conscious, like a life-size caricature. Cristina Cianci Its also daunting to apply and exhausting to touch up throughout the day, so I avoided wearing it. Who are these bold creatures and why couldnt I be one of them? Ahead, read about all the practical and personal things I learned along the way....
Theres nothing better than a spooky night in with a bowl of popcorn and a Halloween movie. The air is crisp, the sky is dark, and the leaves rattle in the wind. Get your popcorn, your laptop, and a blanket to hide under. Its time to stream and scream. She loves her parallel lifeuntil she gets stuck there. Coraline quickly becomes a cartoon hero for girlkind as she tries to figure out a way home....
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. Ever since I moved to Europe, I haven’t been able to get enough of food in tubes. RightOne Tubes also make canned things, liketomato pasteor sweetened condensed milk, far more accessible. You definitely won’t regret investing in these 10 foods in tubes. From recipe building blocks toclassic condiments, these ingredients are bound to become your main squeeze....
ItsLaverne Cox, and shes trying to find me. My first thought: I wonder if well become friends after the interview is over. Were both trans women of color, after all. Carissa Gallo. Wardrobe Styling by Doria Santlofer. Makeup by Deja Smith. Hair by Kendra Garvey. Manicure by Emi Kudo at Opus Beauty. On Laverne: Dress by Area. Jacket by Levi’s. My second thought is that I need to focus. Im a professional journalist here to interview her for a profile....
If youve ever tried slogging through snow, you know it’s much more arduous than walking on pavement. Now imaginerunningthrough snow with extra weight strapped atop both feet. People are running up and down ski mountains through multiple feet of snow. Jan-Stefan Knick/EyeEm/Getty Images Snowshoeing as an activity is nothing new. Humans have been using snowshoes for thousands of years. Yet the official sport of snowshoe racing is more modernand niche....
To this day, she remains the only American woman toeverearn Olympic gold in the event. Its really kind of overwhelming. Responses have been condensed and edited for clarity. Madeline Manning Mims, women’s 800 meter final, Mexico City 1968 Olympic Games She was crying and they were in each others arms. Mims:I didnt think of it [as significant] at the time. A U.S. diplomat introduced us and he said, “I know very well who you are....
It seems like every other minute theres a new diet or wellness trend on the rise. Take out thegrains, and thebloatingwill go away. Remove the dairy, and the acne will clear up. Tim Robberts Go keto, and the pounds will melt away. And this isnt just for registered dietitians or other health professionals. The way you use language to communicate your message is extremely important. When talking about health and wellness, it can be easy to fall into jargon traps....
Even then, theres no need to panic. If nothing else, they can help you figure out how to feel more comfortable in your day-to-day life. Still, you probably have some questions about what could be behind the perpetual cold front youre feeling. If you’re wondering ‘why am I always cold?’ there could be a health reason. Your body happens to run cold. Its true that certainhealth conditionscan cause cold intolerance, and well delve into the usual suspects below....
Having a horrible stomachache or mysteriousabdominal painis never fun. The cause of appendicitisisn’t always clear. You may not have that textbook, localized pain off the bat, however. Jeremy Woodhouse/Holly Wilmeth/Getty Images The gut nerves really only tell you a general area of where something is wrong, Dr. Staller explains. When somethings angry in that area where your appendix is, people actually feel discomfort around their belly button. If your appendix ruptures, you might actually feel a sensation of relief....
