Paralympic Archer Jodie Grinham Just Competed While 7 Months Pregnant

Archery always involves staying calm and steady under pressure. Those pregnancy prep sessions were designed to test her stability and focus despite any moves the baby might make. Shell take on the first elimination round on August 30. Getty Images/Alex Davidson I will have achieved something that no one else can say theyve done, she toldThe Athletic. (But) Im not doing any of it for a statement, Im doing it for me....

August 29, 2024 · 2 min · 347 words · Dr. Morgan Benitez

Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce, Brittany and Patrick Mahomes, and More Celebrities We’ve Spotted at the US Open So Far

When you think of theUS Open, you probably picture intense matches and thrilling serves. The annual tournament is a major summer spectacle (and celebrity magnet) for a bunch of reasons. atmosphere, even if youre notkeeping score. Sarah Stier/Getty Images (Plus the viral success ofChallengershas definitely added to the hype.) Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce 2. Brittany and Patrick Mahomes 3. CHARLY TRIBALLEAU/Getty Images Justin Theroux 4. Hugh Jackman 5. Ellen Pompeo and Shonda Rhimes...

August 29, 2024 · 2 min · 392 words · Jessica Hickman

What to Know About Boccia, the Unique Paralympic Sport With No Olympic Counterpart

Heres everything it’s crucial that you know about this strategic ball sport. When did boccia get started? Many, many years ago. Aitor Alcalde/Getty Images/Amanda K Bailey So its only fitting that its later name, boccia, derives from the Italian word meaning bowl. Forty years later, 124 athletes will compete across 11 medal events at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. How is boccia played? The match referee measures the balls during a preliminary round boccia match on day one of the Paris 2024 Summer Paralympic Games....

August 29, 2024 · 2 min · 281 words · Daniel Shepherd MD

‘Gut-Healing’ Probiotic Supplements Are Everywhere Right Now. Here’s What the Science Says

If you havent noticed, were living in the heal your gut era. And Ill admit it: They intrigue me. So naturally, gut health and microbiome swiftly became buzzwords in wellness spaces on and offline. CSA-Printstock/Getty Images/Amanda K Bailey If you, like me, find yourself enchanted by the potential benefits of probiotic supplements, keep reading. What even are probiotics? Probiotics are bacteria and yeasts that, simply put, are presumed to have some kind of health benefit....

August 29, 2024 · 3 min · 574 words · Eric Richardson

12 Tennis Skirts and Dresses You’ll Love On and Off the Court

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. Now, with theUS Openin full swing, theres no better time to step up your tennis wardrobe. Courtesy of the brands/Laneen Wells (Then we threw in a couple for pure aesthetics.) Its built-in liner is made from a sweat-wicking fabric that makes it perfect for transitional dressing....

August 28, 2024 · 1 min · 112 words · Lindsey Drake

8 Things to Know About Paralympic Guides, Pilots, and Tappers

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. No athlete makes it to the top of their sport without a support team. picture alliance/Getty Images/Amanda K Bailey This year, Team USA issendingfive guidesthree men and two womento support its 220 athletes. Visually impaired runners are literally tied to their guides. It can vary in length based on the athletes needs....

August 28, 2024 · 3 min · 513 words · Darin West

7 Products That Make Paige DeSorbo Feel Hot

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. Read on for our very first installment. Paige DeSorbo knows what she likes, and shes not afraid to tell you. Thats exactly why her fansBravo fanatics, devoted podcast listeners, and 1.3 million Instagram followerslove her. So when I asked DeSorbo what makes her feel hot, I knew I was in for a treat....

August 27, 2024 · 2 min · 384 words · Charlotte King

Everything to Know About Hypnotherapy for IBS, Which Experts Say Is a Legit Treatment

You definitely dont emerge from your first hypnotic state IBS-free. Hypnotherapy aims for a gut-brain reset. IBS is officially considered a disorder of gut-brain interaction, which basically means theres a messed up communication somewhere. If its too fast, that can equal diarrhea; too sluggish and youre stuck with constipation. Irregular motility can also cause spasming and cramping, Dr. Tomasino notes. Andthentheres all thestressand anxiety those unpredictable symptoms can conjure up....

August 27, 2024 · 2 min · 353 words · Jennifer Braun

How Tennis Skirts Have Changed Over 100+ Years of Play

In 2024, you couldnt contain tennis style to the courts if you tried. With all that Grand Slam energy in the air, its no wonder that tennis skirts are suddenly everywhere. 1888 Four Victorian ladies in full-length skirts prepare for a game of lawn tennis. General Photographic Agency/Charlotte Wilson/Offside/Getty Images 1912 American tennis player Elisabeth Bessie Holmes Moore hits a forehand. 1922 French tennis player Suzanne Lenglen in training for Wimbledon....

August 27, 2024 · 4 min · 762 words · Angela Shaw DDS

If Your Mom Was Extra Hard on You So You Would “Have a Good Life,” Raise Your Hand

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. Mark* was a pretty good student growing up. CSA-Printstock He worked hard in school but wasnt exactly striving to be valedictorian. He wanted to be a normal teen, not someone who constantly bent over backward for schoolwork. This didnt exactly sit well with his mother....

August 27, 2024 · 2 min · 346 words · David Mason

Meet the Adorable Tennis Power Couples Competing at the 2024 US Open

Plenty of court stars have proven that romance can thrive even in the heat of the competition. Best date night ever, Badosa wrote onInstagramshortly after the match, alongside a photo of the pair hugging. Tsitsipas also celebrated the sweet moment onsocial media, calling Badosa his queen in Queens. GLYN KIRK/Getty Images But their love story started back in 2018. It was in Paris, actually, Monfils said in an episode ofCrossCourtwhen reflecting on how they first met....

August 27, 2024 · 2 min · 272 words · Karen Sanders

Nike’s Retro-Inspired Collection With Naomi Osaka Is the Stuff of My Varsity Dreams

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. First, we spottedOsakas sweet bow-bedecked Nikeson the clay. Nike / Laneen Wells I think colors give you power, Osaka said of her tournament looks in a statement given to SELF. You dont have to know how to wield a racquet to borrow Osakas US Open style....

August 27, 2024 · 1 min · 123 words · Michael Simmons

The Best Blue Light Glasses That’ll Give Your Eyes the Break They Deserve

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. Lets face it: Most of us are probably too attached to our devices. Courtesy of the brands / Laneen Wells But first, lets take a closer look at how blue light glasses work in the first place. There are few other key features thatll set a high-quality pair apart from the rest....

August 27, 2024 · 2 min · 219 words · Kaitlyn Brooks