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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. If there’s one item that seems to always end up on myshopping list, it’s sneakers. Mireya Acierto/Getty Images My fashion choices tend to lean towards sporty chic, and noathleisure lookis complete without sneaks. I wear my sneakersat leastthree times a week (my co-workers can attest to this)....

I was first introduced to chickpeas throughstore-bought hummus, which I didn’t love. I didn’t particularly love them then either. Even though they were creamy and nutty, the preparation left a lot to desire. Packed withprotein, fiber, and complex carbs, they’re super nutritious. Even though it wasn’ta stapleduring my childhood, chickpeas are always in my pantry now. These are my 31 favorite ways to cook with chickpeas, from zesty sandwiches to hearty salads and beyond....

By the end of the night, youll know if youre meant to be, the bartender continues. My date and I laugh politely before returning to our seamless back-and-forth. After an hour spent cracking jokes, my date suggests we relocatemaybe to a nearby restaurant? Francesco Carta fotografo/Getty Images I open my mouth to say yes, but the throbbing pain in my back interrupts me. Fibromyalgiais a chronichealth conditionimpacting 4 million Americansthats roughly 2 percent of the population....

I lost 90 pounds many years ago. Lots of people have asked me how I lost the weight. But the better question is probably how I kept it off. Lumina/Stocksy And the answer to that is: I didnt! Not all of it. Granted, the math equation isnt the whole storynot all calories are created equal, after all. But broadly speaking, it is true that creating acaloric deficitis key to losing weight....

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. Theres no sugar-coating it: Losing weight and keeping it off is difficult. art-sonik/Getty Images So, lots of people are trying to lose weight, and lots of people are gaining it back. But we also all know someone (or several someones) who have lost weight and kept it off....

Dry eyesymptoms can force you to wage war with your instincts. When something on your body itches, youre going to get the urge to scratch it. Dry eye is a common enough condition that some specialists deal with it all the time. Getty Images / Jamie Grill (Your eyelids have four openings known aspunctathat help drain your tears.) Theyre also kind of complicated. But the following factors can cause dry eye symptoms, too....

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. Night lights are one of the last things I’d think to add to myshoppinglist as an adult. In fact, they should probably be one of the first items on my list. Below, a round-up of the 37 best night lights on Amazon, according to reviews....

Last year, my husband and I purchased our first house. Lucky for us new homeowners, the house needed minimal work. Any fixer-upping was mostly stuff we wanted to do, rather than repairs that were absolute necessities. Courtesy of Katie Holley Anyone who has lived in a humid location is probably well-acquainted with these flying, horrifying monsters. Well, roaches kept making appearances in our home, so I finally called a local exterminator....

You dont need fancy toolsor any tools at all, for that matterto get a greattotal-body workout. Oh wait I do," she added. Working the core is beneficial to your posture, as all strength and movement should initiate from the core. James Devaney/GC Images/Getty Images Thats because the moves all require continual, fixed engagement from the shoulders while you move your lower half. Essentially, the shoulders act as the supporting base throughout this series....

You may still feel tired when you wake up. At some point, many adults experience short-term (acute) insomnia, which lasts for days or weeks. It’s usually the result of stress or a traumatic event. But some people have long-term (chronic) insomnia that lasts for a month or more. Insomnia may be the primary problem, or it may be associated with other medical conditions or medications. You don’t have to put up with sleepless nights....

My motherhas always been, and still is, a phone talker. The text, which has taken top billing against my will, reigns supreme. I call my mom when I need serious advice but also when I just want to chat. AdShooter/Getty Images We recently had a delightful 30-minute conversation devoted entirely tothe virtues of dry shampoo. So I decided to spend a week putting the iPhone to my ear. Heres what I learned....

Most importantly, it tastes good, too. Some of them are creativehello, edamame pesto! Others, likeedamame stir-fries, are more traditional. Andrew Purcell; Carrie Purcell All of them are healthy, satisfying, and totally delicious. Salt and Vinegar EdamamefromEmilie Eats Satisfy your salt-and-vinegar-chip cravings with aprotein-packed snackthat’ll keep you satisfied. And yes, that includes edamame. Edamame Hummus WrapfromPinch of Yum This packable wrap is a great vegetarian lunch option. Add some sliced hard-boiled eggs for even more protein....

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. Using dirty makeup brushes and sponges can lead to not only skin irritation, but also potentially infections. 10'000 Hours Thats not to mention how cleaning your makeup brushes can affect the longevity of your brushes themselves. So, lets talk washing. How often should you be cleaning your makeup brushes?...