3 Things That Will Actually Help Treat Keratosis Pilaris—And 3 That Won’t

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 also super common, affecting a whopping40% of adultsin the US. Tanja Ivanova/Getty Images Theres no cure for it either, so dealing with the unwelcome bumps it causes is an ongoing battle. And despite how prevalent it is, experts have a lot of unanswered questions about KP....

July 19, 2024 · 2 min · 422 words · Shane Williams

3 Types of Skin Cancer That Should Be on Everyone's Radar

Skin cancer caught early is such a different story than skin cancer caught late. UV light can break the DNA inside your skin cells, which your body then tries to repair. (In fact, its the most common jot down of cancer in humans, full stop.) MW Photography/Adobe Stock Sometimes, Culbreth tells SELF, people think its a pimple that just wont go away. That can signal an early BCC that isnt obvious to the naked eye, she says....

July 19, 2024 · 2 min · 311 words · Briana Foster

6 Things a Wonky Period Might Be Telling You About Your Health

The taboo aroundperiodsand menstruation isstill,sadly, a thing. A period is like a fifth vital sign, she explains. If someone isnt getting a period, or it’sirregularor painful or heavy, it makes me wonder whats wrong. Oksana/Adobe Stock Plus, as Dr. Rodgers points out, a lot of people dont even realize theyre overlooking menstruation. People are overextended with their jobs, families, and obligations. (Well call that the crescendo in this musical analogy.)...

July 18, 2024 · 2 min · 369 words · Jessica Rivers

Here’s What Team USA Athletes Will Be Eating at the Paris Games

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. Well, for one thing, theyll eat a whole lot. DIMITAR DILKOFF/Getty Images/Amanda K Bailey And if the city just so happens to be Paris? Then we can probably safely assume theyll eatquitewell. In the Olympic Village, athletes can dine at any hour they want. To make it all more sustainable, theres a focus on plant-based and local foods....

July 18, 2024 · 2 min · 339 words · Beth Riley

18 Best Prime Day Deals Under $25 to Buy in 2024

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 you wont find anyPelotons,Kindles, or Dyson hair tools on this list. Courtesy of brands/Laneen Wells Below, shop budget-friendly skin care, kitchen devices, and tiny gadgets that just make life easier. Not an Amazon Prime member? Signing up is the only way to ensure youre getting the best deals along with free, two-day shipping....

July 17, 2024 · 2 min · 383 words · Douglas Robertson

Dominique Moceanu, Shannon Miller, and Dominique Dawes Take a Victory Lap

The thundering cheers were deafening as captain Amanda Borden led her team to their position by the uneven bars. The royal blue duffle bags on their shoulders were almost as big as the athletes themselves. Borden offered steadfast leadership. Jackets by Polo Ralph Lauren. On Dominique M.: Dress by Tory Burch. On Shannon: Sneakers by Reebok. On Dominique D.: Dress by Paloma Wool. Chow was as solid and consistent as they come....

July 17, 2024 · 9 min · 1889 words · Nicole Atkins

What to Know About the Health Benefits of Beets—From Your Muscles to Your Heart

With their colorful exteriors, beets can certainly brighten up any dinner plate. But they dont skimp on substance, either. And good news if youre a beet beginner: Theyre more versatile than you may think too. ilietus/Getty Images/Amanda K Bailey From salads to smoothies, there are actually tons of ways to add the veggie to your meals. Theyre good for your digestion. Besides keeping you full, fiber can also help your digestive system hum along a little better....

July 17, 2024 · 2 min · 323 words · Mr. Brandon Phelps

Doctors Blamed Menopause for My Symptoms for a Year. I Actually Had Blood Cancer

Content developed independently by our editors and supported by our partners. About five years ago, Bren Cox, 57, knew something strange was going on with her health. Heres her story, as told to health writer Alice Oglethorpe. María Medem But in hindsight, I can see that it all started 15 months before, in late 2019. Even though Id never been a headache person, around then, I started gettingdebilitating migraines. This content can also be viewed on the site itoriginatesfrom....

July 16, 2024 · 3 min · 564 words · Derrick Miller

Doctors Told Me I Had Asthma. Then I Had Four Strokes

Heres her story, as told to associate health conditions director Julia Sullivan. Soccer has been my life since before I can remember. Even in those early years, however, I struggled with one aspect of the game: endurance. US Soccer I recall getting exhausted on the field really quickly. Id put my hands over my head and ask to be taken off the field sooner than other players. That worried my mom, so when I was six she took me to the doctor....

July 16, 2024 · 3 min · 451 words · James Crane

Does Using a Walking Pad ‘Count’ as Working Out?

The explosion of work-from-home life has given many of us new habits. One shiny new product thats been finding a home there? But can it be just as good? Liudmila Chernetska/Getty Images Heres what you better know. And you dont necessarily need to stroll for a sustained amount of time to make it worth it. Even if youre only walking a mile an hour, you might get your blood flowing and joints moving....

July 16, 2024 · 2 min · 392 words · Joseph Fox

Meet the Olympic Marathoners Going for Team USA’s First Gold in 40 Years

(Reminder: The mens marathon had been contested at the Games since 1896). Men, step aside. The women are here to close out the show. Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images/Amanda K Bailey Were the stars, Lindwurm tells SELF with a laugh. I love that theyre really highlighting women on the 40th anniversary. It wasnt an easy route then and it isnt now, either. Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images And thats important, since the 2024 field is shaping up as one of the fastest in history....

July 16, 2024 · 3 min · 475 words · Tamara Williams

Peloton Rarely Goes on Sale—Don't Miss Out on These Amazon Prime Day Deals (October 2024)

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. Updated at 2:14 p.m. on October 9, 2024. We cant lie: The SELF teamstillgets excited whenever theres a Peloton sale. Prime Big Deal Days is over aftertoday, October 9, so this is your last chance to shop. And its deals are exclusive to Amazon Prime members....

July 16, 2024 · 1 min · 200 words · Megan Taylor

You're Going to Want to Shop the Prime Day Apple Deals, Trust Us

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 youve been looking to add one of Apples high-quality products to your tech collection, youre in luck. Iabsas/Getty Images Prime Day Apple deals include tons of discounted AirPods, Apple Watches, iPads and more. Apple AirPods Pro Wireless Earbuds (3rd Generation) Amazon With up to 30 hours (!...

July 16, 2024 · 1 min · 115 words · Jonathan Colon