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But as the 39-year-old says, cancer doesnt care. After a routine gyno appointment last July, her doctor told her she needed additional testing. She had cervical cancer and needed surgery, stat. Eric McCandless / Getty Images She had her first operation on Tuesday, Oct. 11. Two days later came another devastating call: Not all the cancer had been removed. A few discussions and opinions latermore on that in a minuteshe had a second procedure in November....

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. (We get ityou work out.) JGI/Jamie Grill/Getty Images Then you sign up for abarre, Pilates, or Lagree Fitness class. Ever wondered why even fairly fit people seem to flounder at the barre or flail around on a megaformer? We asked the experts to explain whats going onand if theres any way to make it easier....

Frozen peas are one ingredient I almost always have in my kitchen. Until recently, I thought everyone loved frozen peas as much as I do. But while I was doing research for this story, I discovered that they’ve become horribly underserved. https://minimalistbaker.com Or maybe it’s because peas just aren’twhat’s trending right now. Whatever it is, it has made it hard to find pea recipes that don’t involvefried rice. Clearly, the veg is not being used to its fullest potential....

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. There was a time when I struggled to make fitness a consistent part of my life. Amber Venerable But what was I afraid of? And why is engaging in fitness so scary for some of us? I had fear of judgment.None of the gym advertising or websites I visited showed anyone who looked like me....

Peel-off masks have been popping up in my Instagram feed non-stop lately. Everyone is obsessed with peeling GIFsfrom super shiny versions to gunky green looks. But personally, Ive never had a good experience with peel-offmasks. Courtesy of Emily Rekstis So, I wanted to find peel-off masks that actually deliver a satisfying and easy removal. The goal: to peel the whole mask off in one fell swoop. Then I tried the H20+ mask on this list and discovered it was possible....

Something I know to be true is that tacos, likeParis, arealwaysa good idea. And that includes first thing in the morning. While inarguably delicious, breakfast burritos tend to leave me feeling lethargic, too full, and just generallybleh. https://minimalistbaker.com/ Breakfast tacos, on the other hand, solve all of those problems for me. They can also be a morebalanced breakfastthan you’d expect tacos to be. After all, who says lox is just for bagels at breakfast?...

Sensitive skindoesnt just stop at your hairline. Irritation and dryness (thinkeczema) can spread to the scalp, too. So how do you know if your scalp is sensitive? ONOKY - Fabrice LEROUGE/Getty Images There can be many signs including itching, flaking, redness, burning, tingling, or tightness. Your irritated scalp also might be a sign of a larger problem. You also want to minimizehow often youre shampooing. Depending on your hair bang out, Zeichner says you might even go a full week without shampooing....

I definitely dont do that. The thing is, Im pretty comfortable being comfortable. (And Im guessing you might be, too.) The same pattern goes for my workouts. Going to the gym every day is cool, but what was I really working for? Shrug, Im only human. I dont know about you, but Id heard some things about Spartan Races. Oh, and the punishment when you fail an obstacle: 30 burpees....

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 how much do you really need them? PhotoAlto/Sandro Di Carlo Darsa / Getty Images Whilesome studiessupport the idea that athletes should consume carb-heavy drinks, this idea isn’t supported across the board. They have electrical charges and work to activate the electrical tissues of our bodies, including muscles and nerves....

My mom is a caretaker. Shes still workingvery hard, in factand is the sweetest and happiest woman I know. My husband and I spent the year saving and conspiring to surprise her with a trip. But first, where to go? Her answer was simple: I want to go to Europe, specifically to Barcelona. Maybe even a cruise. I put the planning wheels in motion. Mom would be able to check a total of four countries off her passport....

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. We rely on ourglutesfor a lot of things. Katie Thompson “Strong glutes relates to a strong andhealthy lower back,” he says. It begins with three moves to activate the glutes using a resistance band. But these other muscles are just as important for supporting areas like thehipsand lower back....

ICYMI theNordstrom anniversary saleis happening and we couldn’t be more excited. When the sales are this good, it’s easy to find a reason to start giving. They’re also made from moisture-wicking fabric. Nordstrom I mean, we always can use another pair in theweekly rotation, right? Yes, c’mon. Adding this to my shopping cart in the all-white and red colorways immediately. Adidas Originals Trefoil Hoodie, $52 We will never not love a classic hoodie....

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. Aaronwas 32 when they found it. Nora with her late husband, Aaron, and their son, Ralph. Courtesy of Kelly Gritzmacher Google glioblastoma at your own riskitll just make you sad. Aaron’s tumor may have been growing in his brain for years. For most of us, that works out just fine....