Here's the Best Way to Seed a Pomegranate

As much as I love eatingpomegranates, I avoid buying them because I hate seeding them. So I bit the bullet and finally tried out the tricks I’ve been avoiding for so long. Here’s what worked, what kind of worked, and what was basically a hoax. Audrey Bruno I kicked off my pomegranate seeding journey with this method because it seemed the easiest. Honestly, it seemedsoeasy, it sounded too good to be true....

October 3, 2018 · 2 min · 220 words · Susan Sweeney

We Asked Therapists How to Feel a Little Bit Better This Week. Here are Their Self-Care Tips

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. The past week hasnt been an easy one, particularly for women. Malte Mueller / Getty Images It was a testimony that, for many, felt gut-wrenchingly similar to our own experiences. And then came the tauntingfrom pundits, people you know, and, eventually, thePresident. But the events of the last week, this anger, it doesnt even feel new at this point....

October 3, 2018 · 3 min · 627 words · Ronald Lynch

14 Chicken Dinners That Cost Less Than $2 to Make

This one makes especially great leftovers, and it tastes equally delicious at breakfast. And no, guac is not extra this time. And it’s a great way to use up any canned pumpkin that might be in your pantry too. https://www.skinnytaste.com Cost per serving:$0.63

October 1, 2018 · 1 min · 43 words · Devon Key

9 New Skin-Care Products That Are Perfect for Fall

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 are nine great products for fall that dermatologists cant stop raving about. Use this peeling cream after gentle cleansing at nighttime once per week, she says. Think of it as dipping your toes inthe CBD craze. It also containshyaluronic acidto improve hydration in the skin....

October 1, 2018 · 1 min · 74 words · Douglas Rosales

I Tested ‘Love Languages’ and 3 Other Relationship Books on My Marriage

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. My husband likes to show me online clips of baseball replays. He also enjoys sharing aerial shots of outer space. And on occasion, hell run down his fantasy football scores. TBH, Im often completely uninterested and am inclined to tell him so. that didnt do squat for my marriage of nearly 15 years....

September 30, 2018 · 2 min · 318 words · Keith Jacobs

10 Facts About Alzheimer’s Disease You Should Know

This first stage is called preclinical Alzheimers disease, according to theMayo Clinic. The following phase is mild dementia due to Alzheimers disease. This is when symptoms become apparent enough that they often lead to an Alzheimers diagnosis, theMayo Clinicnotes. Andrew Brookes/Getty Images This eventually progresses into moderate dementia due to Alzheimers disease, which is essentially an intensifying of symptoms. People with this final stage of Alzheimers may also have difficulty swallowing....

September 28, 2018 · 2 min · 368 words · William Gordon

5 Ways to Ease Into Bondage and Kink With a Partner

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. Luckily, I have a ton of experience in this area. Chelsea Kyle. Prop styling by Amy Elise Wilson at Sarah Laird. Fear and discomfort around bondage and kink typically come out ofmisunderstanding what BDSM isand is not. It kind of feels like there is a people who do kink camp and then a vanilla people camp....

September 28, 2018 · 3 min · 566 words · James Oneill

A Total-Body Resistance Band Workout You Can Do Anywhere

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. Resistance bands are one of the most versatile strength-training tools out there. Katie Thompson They can be used to work pretty much every body part. And they don’t put much pressure on your joints. “Think about pressing a heavy dumbbell overhead and then quickly bending at the elbow to return to neutral....

September 28, 2018 · 2 min · 265 words · Jim Thomas

Alzheimer's Stages: How The Disease Progresses

Alzheimer’s disease tends to develop slowly and gradually worsens over several years. Eventually, Alzheimer’s disease affects most areas of your brain. There are five stages associated with Alzheimer’s disease. The five Alzheimer’s stages can help you understand what might happen. But it’s important to know that these stages are only rough generalizations. The disease is a continuous process. Each person has a different experience with Alzheimer’s and its symptoms. Alzheimer’s disease begins long before any symptoms become apparent....

September 28, 2018 · 3 min · 543 words · Melissa Huang

What to Know About Anal Sex If You Have a GI Issue

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. A few years ago, I found the perfectbutt plug. Getty / Stefano Cipriani (Yup,that can happen.) A few, er, brown spots dappled the smooth silicone. This incident happened some years ago, before I was more comfortable in my body. I got so embarrassed I called the whole thing off despite genuinely enjoying anal sex....

September 28, 2018 · 3 min · 427 words · Robin Bailey

14 Facts About Bipolar Disorder That Everyone Should Know

Bipolar disorder is one of the most misunderstoodmental healthconditions out there. Keep reading to learn 14 key facts about bipolar disorder that everyone should know. These shifts are referred to as mood episodes, according to theNational Institute of Mental Health(NIMH). Leigh Wells/Getty Images There are two main types of episodes: manic episodes and depressive episodes. (Hence why bipolar disorder used to be referred to as manic depression.) Experiencingmaniadoesnt necessarily mean a person is running around feeling invincible and happy, says Dr....

September 27, 2018 · 3 min · 431 words · Julia Williams

How Many Times Is It Normal to Wake Up at Night?

Waking upin the middle of the night can be a real drag. Nighttime wake-ups, also known as nocturnal awakenings, are pretty common. If this sounds a lot like your sleep experience, should you be concerned? tampatra/Getty Images Waking up at night can be normal. Its the cause and frequency that help determine whether or not theres actually a problem. (Heresmore information about how those can all wake you up, if youre curious....

September 27, 2018 · 2 min · 347 words · Timothy Mcdowell

No, the Flu Shot Is Not 100 Percent Effective. Yes, You Still Need It

I study infectious diseases for a living. Im also a mom of three kids. These stats make some people wonder,so why bother? Jeffrey Hamilton/Getty Images To choose the composition of each years vaccine, more than100 centers around the globetrack influenza viruses. The strains chosen are the ones that the data suggest are the most likely to spread and cause illness. Depending on which vaccine you get, it will also contain one or two strains of influenza B....

September 27, 2018 · 2 min · 322 words · Michelle Olsen