5 Questions With a Financial Therapist

Bari Tessler didnt always have her finances in order. A professional like that didnt really exist, so she became one herself. Because money is never just about money, as Tessler states on herwebsite. David Crockett/Getty Images A financial therapists aim is to discover why you make the financial decisions you do. Tessler works with clients one-on-one, and teaches a yearlong course she calls The Art of Money. We sat down to talk about how we can all have a healthy relationship with our finances....

September 21, 2018 · 3 min · 605 words · Regina Miller

10 Important Safety Tips to Keep in Mind When You’re in a Crowd

Structural collapse, fires, andmass shootingscome to mind. Lets run a few numbers. Compare that to, say, the number of casualties resulting from mass shootings. Hero Images/Getty Images Together, those episodes killed 138 people (excluding the shooters) and injured 591 others. Skip options like flip-flops, which Morrish-Smith notes dont offer much traction and can become a tripping hazard. Similarly, giant heels can make it harder to run or leave you more vulnerable to a twisted ankle....

September 20, 2018 · 3 min · 490 words · Brandon Smith

7 High-Protein Vegetarian Dinners from 1 Grocery List

I’m not a vegetarian. For me, anyway. There’s so much to love about meatless meals beyond kitchen creativity, too. Andrew Purcell, Carrie Purcell They’re often less expensive than meat-centric meals. )we love a good food pic as much as you do. Tomato-Cheddar Grilled Cheese Grilled cheese and tomato soup are perfect together. Andrew Purcell, Carrie Purcell Grilled cheese with tomatoes inside is another winner. Tossing the raw, dressed ribbons with warm, just-roasted chickpeas will wilt them ever so slightly....

September 20, 2018 · 1 min · 121 words · Roger Hill

Pro Ultrarunner Jax Mariash Explains What It’s Like to Train for the 170-Mile Grand 2 Grand Ultra

For manyrunners, finishing a marathon is a once-in-a-lifetime feat. For a smaller percentage, its a multiple-times-in-a-lifetime accomplishment. And for an even tinier group, its a multiple-times-in-a-day achievement. Jax Mariash Make no mistake, its tough, warns a tagline onthe race website. Participants run through narrow canyons and atop sand dunes, and climb up rock walls. Pro ultrarunnerJax Mariashis up for the challenge. Mariash’s gear for G2G I feel in love with running from that day forward....

September 20, 2018 · 2 min · 323 words · Lawrence Smith

Terminal Illness: Supporting a Terminally Ill Loved One

Knowing how to offer comfort and support to a loved one who has a terminal illness can be challenging. What can you say or do? How can you help your loved one cope? How will you deal with your own grief? Get the facts about supporting a loved one who is terminally ill. Your relationship with your loved one might not necessarily change because he or she has a terminal illness....

September 20, 2018 · 3 min · 572 words · Madison Johnson

13 SELF-Care Essentials You Can Get at Bed Bath & Beyond

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. Self-caremeans different things to different people. For runners, it might mean tending to aching feet and sore joints while training for your first half-marathon. Or maybe youretravelingfor work and want to recreate the comforts of home with your favorite robe. Self-care can be as simple as spending some me-time with a sheet mask and a good book....

September 19, 2018 · 1 min · 189 words · Brian Hernandez

I Tried 5 Ways to Get Rid of Redness on My Face After Working Out

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. So whats the deal with this redness and why does it happen? Emily Rekstis Skin is like the body’s natural air conditioner. So I talked with dermatologists and makeup artists to find the five best ways to reduce post-workout redness. Heres what happened when I put their strategies to the test....

September 19, 2018 · 3 min · 542 words · Laura Bruce

The One Blush Makeup Artists Always Have in Their Kits

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 compliment also made me blush in real life, which was a nice compliment tomy makeup. Courtesy of Gina Michael/Evan Lee Read on to find out their takes on which cheek products to add to yourshopping cartASAP. My favorite colors to use include: Mata Hari, Exhibit A, Dolce Vita....

September 19, 2018 · 1 min · 171 words · Lisa Smith

19 Simple and Delicious Ways to Cook With Tilapia

The tender white fish is like a gateway drug to cooking with other types of fish. It’s a great source of protein; a 4-ounce serving packs a whopping 22 grams of protein. Embrace the sea with these 19 super easy and healthy tilapia recipes. Andrew Purcell; Carrie Purcell If that description fits you, this spicy pasta topped with parm may just make you a convert. This one is smoky, zesty, and a perfect way to put your tilapia to work....

September 18, 2018 · 1 min · 114 words · Luke Chandler

10 of the Best Fall Hiking Tours in the U.S., According to TripAdvisor

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. Let me tell you why fallhikesare the best. Brendan T Lynch / Creative Commons via https://flic.kr/p/pf9Lu4 (Except for number seven, which is only accessible with a guide!) Take one look atthis amazingly gorgeous half-day hike(get it?gorge-ous? ), and its easy to see why. Thats definitely accurate, but its not the full picture, because Hawaiis lovely in the fall, too....

September 17, 2018 · 2 min · 217 words · Gary Valencia

Cancer Treatment Myths: Any Truth To These Common Beliefs?

Research advances have improved cancer treatment to make it more effective and to reduce side effects. Yet some misleading ideas about cancer treatment still persist. Here’s a look at common misconceptions about cancer treatment and explanations to help you understand the truth. What a positive attitude can do is improve the quality of your life during cancer treatment and beyond. Cancer actually includes a large group of diseases. Each person’s cancer may have many different causes....

September 17, 2018 · 3 min · 479 words · William Perez DDS

9 Facts to Know About Schizophrenia, Which Is Way Too Misunderstood

Heres what you actually need to know about schizophrenia. Positive symptomsencompass psychotic behaviors you dont typically see in people without disorders like schizophrenia. This is totally inaccurate, Pandurangi says. Hero Images/Getty Images In addition, people with schizophrenia experience brain changes such asreduced gray matter. Experts are still investigating to what extent this decrease in gray matter is involved with schizophrenias onset and trajectory. The takeaway: No single environmental or behavioral factor leads to schizophrenia....

September 15, 2018 · 2 min · 309 words · Mary Lee

J. Crew Has Lots of Cozy Fall Sweaters On Sale for Under $50

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. Right now, J. Courtesy of Morgan Johnson Who needs a jacket when you have a drawer full of sweaters just waiting to be worn? Ahead, check out all the chic andcomfortablesweaters J. Crew has on deep discount just in time for the weather change....

September 14, 2018 · 1 min · 72 words · Kenneth Murphy