6 Destination Races I've Turned Into Vacations—and 10 Still on My Bucket List

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 destinationraceis the perfect way to combine vacation and exercise. The North Face Endurance Challenge in San Francisco, California If you’ve been thinking about turning a race into a vacation, go for it. This content can also be viewed on the site itoriginatesfrom. Going back toThe Phoenicianafter to sit overlooking the pool certainly added an extra reward to accomplishing that huge feat....

July 14, 2017 · 2 min · 340 words · Victoria Pierce

A Conversation With the Founder of Hookers for Health Care

After taking effect in 2010, the law eventually provided health care coverage to around20 million Americans. Thats not to say the Affordable Care Act is perfect. And for many people, health care under the Affordable Care Act was actuallycompletely unaffordable. Alice Little (bottom center) with other women in Hookers for Health Care. Courtesy of Alice Little The same cannot be said for the GOPs proposed replacements, which are woefully inadequate....

July 14, 2017 · 3 min · 562 words · Molly Bray

10 Things to Know Before Trying Dermal Fillers

Dermal fillers can help minimize these signs of aging if youre unhappy with them. Filler can be used to help lift and add support, she tells SELF. It can also help soften wrinkles, Dr. Stevenson says. Paper Boat Creative / Getty Images Understandably, you might also have concerns about visiting a doctors office during the pandemic. But below, youll find information experts think you should know about dermal fillers 1. What exactly are dermal fillers?...

July 13, 2017 · 3 min · 504 words · Elizabeth Ball

I'm Obsessed With Neoprene Bags for the Beach, and You Will Be 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. (Think: Lorna Jane, L’Urv, and Running Bare.) Katie Thompson One of my favorite trends from Down Under? Bags made out of scuba material, a.k.a. Luckily, I’m not the only person who is obsessed. From totes to backpacks to satchels, the options are endless. Here are nine I’m lusting after right now....

July 13, 2017 · 1 min · 117 words · Kathy Alvarez

The 7 Most Overrated Strength Machines at the Gym

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. Or they can just waste your gym time while upping your risk of injury. Undrey/Getty Images The reason: isolation. Take, for example, rows. Unfortunately, this isolation doesn’t come without its trade-offs. Even if the seats adjustable, machines are never one size fits all. Machines dont move like we do in real life, Kite says....

July 13, 2017 · 2 min · 340 words · Tanya Fox

12 Homemade Popsicle Recipes to Keep You From Melting

Where I grew up in California, it got really, really hot during the summer. Naturally, I spent a lot of time eating popsicles to stay cool. Like, A LOT of timefive popsicles in one sitting sometimes! Deborah Davis via dietitiandebbiedishes.com I just knew that it kept me from overheating, and that was what counted. Just for kicks, I decided to check out the nutrition info. As I expected, I foundnothing but sugar....

July 12, 2017 · 2 min · 233 words · Anna Palmer

36 Gifts for People Who Think 'All Black Everything' Is a Lifestyle

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. For me, black isn’t just a wardrobe neutral. Graphic by Cristina Cianci It’s the only thing there is. It’s the most practical color you could ever own. Black is the least likely color to show dirt and stains. A black dress fits into anydress code....

July 12, 2017 · 3 min · 480 words · Jason Lewis

The New Nike FlyKnit Bra Just Dropped, and It's Everything Your Boobs Could Want in a Sports Bra

Welcome to This Week in Wellness! “In shoes, FlyKnit technology adds shape, support, control, breathability, and flexibility. Compression means squeezing the breast for support, like your typical high school sports bra does. Courtesy of Nike They’re two important but different functions that are rarely used together. The FlyKnit bra, however, keeps the girls in control with both types of support. Well, not exactly. Courtesy of Nike Rather, Starbucks was almost named “Cargo House....

July 12, 2017 · 2 min · 292 words · Carol Burch

Yes, Sandwiches Can Be Healthy—Here Are 10 That Get Me Through the Week

I know it might seem crazy to say that sandwiches are underrated. They’re indisputably a classic, rightfully beloved by kids and adults alike. They don’t exactly have a reputation as a healthy lunch, though, which is a shame. Andrew Purcell, Carrie Purcell Or breakfast, or dinner. Sandwiches have plenty else going for them, too. They’re generally quick to make. They’re easy to eat on-the-go. They don’t require a single utensil....

July 12, 2017 · 2 min · 225 words · Edward Russo

This Author's Satire of the Wellness Industry Is Spot-On

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. It should come as no surprise to you that thewellnessindustry is having a moment right now. Fitness Junkie author Jo Piazza. And journalist and bestselling author Jo Piazza is just not having any of it. The fictional novel, calledFitness Junkie, is out today. Her plan ultimately backfires, but she ends up finding herself along the way....

July 11, 2017 · 3 min · 553 words · Jennifer Diaz

This Deceased Woman's Poem Shows the Sad Reality of Heroin Addiction

Her parents, Brian and Bridget Farrell, released aFacebook videoabout her death that has since gone viral. I remember walking for miles in a dope fiend haze. I remember sleeping in houses that had no electric. Facebook/Michele Rimel I remember being called a junkie, but I couldn’t accept it. I remember hanging out in abandos that were empty and dark. I remember shooting up in the bathroom and falling out at the park....

July 11, 2017 · 2 min · 409 words · Mary Robbins

15 Amazon Prime Day Deals for Anyone Who Loves Eating and 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. It’s that time of the year againAmazonPrime Day is Tuesday, July 11. Buero Monaco / Getty Images And quick heads up:Amazon Prime Dayis kicking off earlier than usual this year. So far, Amazon has only announced a handful of deals. Here’s a look at what’s on the horizon:...

July 10, 2017 · 2 min · 246 words · Christian Farley

The Best Nude Nail Polish Shades For Every Skin Tone

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. This story came about for completely selfish reasons. Katie Thompson Finding the perfectnude nail polishis something that frustrates me every time I go to the salon. It’s not the right nude for me. Nude can be several different shades depending on the skin tone, Saulsbery says....

July 10, 2017 · 2 min · 303 words · Sarah Simon