Before I took uprunning, any moment ofanxiety,panic, ordepressionseemed like something I needed to sprint through. If I didnt, I thought Id be labeled weak or crazy. Other runners would pass me on the trail, and Id feel so disappointed as I walked, panting. Ella Endi on a recent run. Courtesy of the author Instead of attempting to sprint through my runs, I decided to go as slowly as I needed....
It was matted and twisted together. It snapped and tore with every stroke, she wrote. I brushed my teeth, too, for the first time in a week. Facebook.com/oxxAshxxo My water ran red. I cried over that, as well. Todd says she couldn’t stop sniffing her hair and arms when she got out of the shower. I’ve avoided hugging people for a while, because I never smell good, she wrote. I always smell like I’ve been on bed rest for a week....
The government almost shut down last week because lawmakers couldn’t agree on a new budget. But what this proposaldoesn’tinclude also has people talking. Spoiler alert: There’s no wall funding in the bill at all. Andrew Harrer/Getty Images These reimbursements pay for the care people on Medicaid receive at various health care providers. Several outletshave hailed this as a “win” forPlanned Parenthoodand forwomen in general. We should be mad the administration threatened to take that right away in the first place....
The stars who attended the MTV Movie and Television Awards in L.A. definitely brought the fashion heat. Amber Rose Model Amber Rose wore a red two-piece look with a high slit and cut-outs. Cara Delevingne Model Cara Delevingne’s statement-making Saint Laurent mini-dress and thigh-high boots were a perfect match. Amy Schumer and Goldie Hawn Snatchedcostars Amy Schumer and Goldie Hawn looked phenomenal presenting an award. Noah Cyrus Singer Noah Cyrus looked comfy yet chic in slinky Baja East separates....
It’s almost the most wonderful time of the year. No, not Christmasstrawberry season! If you’ve never thought about using strawberries like this, you should reconsider. Andrew Purcell, Carrie Purcell In theory, you could eat this fiber- andvitamin Cpacked fruitin every meal. Yes,in theory. One of these 15 recipes will show you how to really take advantage of the fruit. It’s a little bit sour and a little bit spicy, thanks to some jalapeno....
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. Name a health problem. sasimoto / Getty Images, Graphic by Cristina Cianci Chances are, if you poke around the Internet, youll find an article touting thatapple cider vinegarcures it. So I decided to take a close look at the scientific evidence. What, I wondered, does research really say about the healing power of this ubiquitous household product?...
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. Syriascivil war has the gruesome distinction of being the 21st centurysdeadliest conflictto date. Ob/gyns Idries and Jamil Abdur-Rahman in their Syrian American Medical Society gear. Courtesy of Jamil Abdur-Rahman The conflict is ongoing. Jamil and Idries had always wanted to volunteer their services overseas....
Theellipticalis a great low-impact machine found at practically every gym. Sure, it’s a great option. The elliptical is a cardio machine, so its biggest benefits are improving yourcardiovascular healthand burning calories. Peathegee Inc / Getty Images But to see both of those things, you better constantly challenge your body in new ways. These changes make your heart stronger and better equipped to handle a bigger workload, like more vigorous exercise....
Deadlifts are an example of acompound exercise, which means they use multiple groups at once. As a result, your workout becomes more efficient, since youre working many muscles with just one exercise. Deadlifts also give you a greatcore workout. Kelsey McClellan Over time, deadlifts can help improve stability and core strengthno crunchingor planking required. Romanian (Stiff-Leg) Deadlift Before getting fancy, master a basic deadlift like this one. Stand with your feet hip-width apart, knees slightly bent....
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. When I had the opportunity to talk to Bobbi Brown, I fan-girled a little bit. Roy Rochlin / Contributor/Getty Images There was nothing that actually looked right on peoples faces, she tells me. So she made a groundbreaking invention: a lipstick that “looked like lips....
This article byOla Ojewumioriginally appeared onThe Well,Jopwell’s digital magazine. It is reprinted here with permission. I was healthy until I was nine. Larry Busacca/Getty Images for NARAS Needless to say, I was despondent. But one day my mother walked into the ICU with a gift for me: A portable radio. Within minutes of putting on my new headphones, music became my escape. Courtesy of Ola Ojewumi/Jopwell Im not gon give up....
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. Its no surprise that smoothie bowls are all the rage onInstagram. I mean, they were basically designed for the perfect overhead shot. Lets just say, the stuff Ive made has never really been Instagram-worthy. So, obviously, she knows exactly what it takes to make them gorgeous....
His feet werent used to the rigorous training hed undertaken for his firsthalf marathon. “The longest thing I had done prior to that was a 5K. I had no idea what to expect, Mark tells SELF. Alacatr / Getty Images That visit to the doctors office spiraled into a painful, exasperating saga thats ongoing to this day. It goes far beyond soggy balls of hair, as foul as they are....
