The Best Way to Honor National Women’s Health Week Is to Give Your Elected Officials Hell

It’s National Womens Health Week2017. Because I cant think of anything more relevant or important today, this week, this year. And I strongly encourage you to do the same! KENA BETANCUR/AFP/Getty Images Talk about them loudly, frequently, urgently. And especially talk about them with your elected officialsthe politicians who are actually responsible for making these policy decisions. Here are yourstate legislators. NICHOLAS KAMM/AFP/Getty Images Get to know them. confirm they know you....

May 15, 2017 · 2 min · 277 words · Randy Roberts

The Skin-Care Products You Can Turn to in a Beauty Emergency

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. Reach for a spot treatment. Chelsea Cavanaugh Puffyundereye circlesthat wont deflate? We’ve got your heavy-duty eye cream. Skin dryer than the Sahara? Let ahyaluronic acidserum be your savior. Unlike some spot treatments, this cream absorbs into the skin. So, you dont have to go to bed or work with crusty white spots all over your face....

May 15, 2017 · 1 min · 209 words · Dr. Wendy Grant

Top Tech Tools That Will Revolutionize Your Beauty Routine

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. Is your beauty routine feeling kind of…routine? Andrew Stinson. Wardrobe Styling by Rika Watanabe. Hair by Jerome Cultrera. Makeup by Misha Shahzada. It’s 2017shake it up! TheseSELF Approved Beauty Awardwinners use the latest technology to give youbeautiful hair, glowing skin, and ashining smile. Celebrity hairstylists and YouTube stars are fawning over it, and our testers agree....

May 15, 2017 · 2 min · 253 words · Joseph Simpson

As a Former Heroin Addict, the DocumentaryWarning: This Drug May Kill YouReminds Me How Lucky I Am

Its never easy to witness someone in the throes of active addiction. What I didn’t expect is how emotional and nauseated I would feel within even the first five minutes. Warning: This Drug May Kill Youopens with a series of clips that capture various individuals mid-overdose. The author at 21, right before her heroin use escalated. Courtesy of Erin Khar In between these harrowing moments, the documentary intersperses facts about the skyrocketing opioid crisis....

May 14, 2017 · 3 min · 616 words · Angela Washington

These Crop Top Sports Bras Have Turned Me Into a Person Who Works Out Shirtless, And I Love It

Fun little fact: Sometimes I just want to rip my shirt off during aworkout. GET OFF OF ME, SHIRT. As summer approaches, this take-it-all-off need is becoming a regular occurrence for me. Cristina Cianci Unfortunately, there’s something about working out in just a sports bra that usually gives me pause. Yes, they’re still bras. Plus, they’re really freakin' cute. I dare you to find a crop top sports bra that’s not cool....

May 14, 2017 · 2 min · 220 words · John Banks

Why You Should Look for Hyaluronic Acid in Your Skin-Care Products

Hyaluronic acid also has incredibleantiagingproperties. In fact, hyaluronic acid is also used as anin-office injectable. A dermatologist can inject the HA deep into the skin to fill facial folds and crow’s-feet around the eyes. It’s great for oily or acne-prone skin because it’s an ultra-lightweight serum.

May 13, 2017 · 1 min · 46 words · Jennifer Webster

12 Things to Watch on Netflix With Your Mom

Mothers Dayfast approaching reminds me of those days. The only question remaining: What to watch? Here, weve compiled 12 of our favorite movies and TV shows worthy of a mother/daughter sit-down. Graphic by Cristina Cianci Each conveniently comes with a handy hankie scoreone hankie for a lighthearted comedy, four for the pass-the-Kleenex dramas. (Hint: It starts slow but gets its rhythm by Season 3.) Trust us, this movie makes the complex financial minutiae that almost brought down the world economy somewhat interesting....

May 12, 2017 · 1 min · 139 words · Chelsea Drake

8 Instagram Moms Who Prove Kids Are the Best Workout Buddies

When I needmotivation to eat rightorget my body moving, Instagram is my social internet jam. It isnt that I am a huge fan of perfectly photographed self-care and wellness. It is also nice to dream that maybe one day your kid will join you during a sweat session. https://www.instagram.com/morganbrechler/ For that kind of inspiration, see the Instagram moms below. You may even want to scroll through them with your tiny training partner....

May 12, 2017 · 2 min · 353 words · Brenda Branch

13 Breakfasts that Take Literally 5 Minutes to Make

On weekday mornings, time is of the essence. Trust me, I know I shouldn’t be skipping it. But I need guaranteed speedy and healthy recipes. Not ones thatsaythey only take five minutes when actually they take 30. Throw a fried egg on top for some protein. And it’s vegetarian! Use it to satisfy your A.M. sweet tooth. One other thing to note: you’ll need to have cooked quinoa on hand for this....

May 11, 2017 · 1 min · 112 words · Randy Johnson

What It’s Like to Be a Professional Rock Climber at 19

La Rambla is a 5.15a-rated climb, which is considered to be the hardest rating possible. I cant even remember having thoughts. I was so joyful and felt disbelief. Greg Mionske I had to have a friend pinch me,Hayestells SELF about conquering La Rambla. But Hayes is not your typical teenager. Combined with her commitment and work ethic, it seems like nothing can get in her way. Clayton Boyd/The North Face...

May 11, 2017 · 3 min · 432 words · Donna Padilla

11 Low-Carb Lunches That Aren't Just Salads

Before we get to the recipes, let’s talk about carbs. “The word carbohydrate includes a lot of healthy foods,” she explains.Fruits and vegetables? Yeah, those are all carbs. Dana and John Shultz via minimalistbaker.com And remember, a healthy lunch should be at least 400 calories. Now, lets dig in. You’ll want to have two of them for a full meal. If that’s something you’re interested in. Per one serving:13 grams carbs...

May 10, 2017 · 1 min · 172 words · Daniel Oconnor

8 Awesome Subscription Boxes to Get Your Mom for Mother's Day

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. I just cant stand clutter. So the thought of receiving boxes chock full of random stuff in the mail on a regular basis? It comes right out of my nightmares. Yet, there are a ton of subscription services out there that promise to do just that....

May 10, 2017 · 2 min · 299 words · Olivia Rivera

A 10-Minute Cardio Workout You Can Do with Minimal Space

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 this sounds like you, we’ve got just thecardio workoutfor you. Amber Venerable Timing wise, this is a steal of aworkout. It slides in just under the 10-minute mark, hits your entire body, and gets your heart pumping. Go through the entire sequence on one side of your body first....

May 10, 2017 · 2 min · 315 words · Cynthia Reynolds