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Maybe you even noticed yourheartbeat racingand thought, Am I out of shape? Or is something more serious going on? Heart problems youre born with, a.k.a.congenital heart defects, can impact how effectively yours can pump blood. Getty Images Some people live with these issues long before they see a doctor. Again, feeling like your heart is acting wonky doesnt always mean you have full-on heart disease. Here are six red flags to be aware of, even if youre young....

In fact, you might be alone if youhavent. We pick up on it very quickly and often irrationally. Emphasis on irrationallyaMean Girlslevel clique doesnt actually have to dismiss you for you to feel shitty. Illustration of group of friends sitting around table In reality, theyre using a program designed to include or exclude them to various degrees. Like,reallyhate it. Why, nevertheless, does it hurt like hell when a stranger doesnt toss us a ball?...

And if that wasnt enough, annoyinglittle pustuleswere scattered across my jawline. To put it bluntly, I was miserable. But still, I couldnt help but wonder what caused that sudden and unprecedented rash. Jenna Ryu/Amanda K. Bailey I hadnt added any new products to my routine, and Im not prone to reactions like that. Id thought about getting a skin patch test before and knew I probably needed one to get some answers....

Dr. Peterson would know: Hes written a bunch of them. We dug into the research and tapped the experts to get to the real deal. Turns out, its not quite as simple assome headlineswill have you thinking. Thanumporn/Adobe Stock To find out what grip exercises canand cantdo for your body, keep on reading. So what is it about grip strength thats so important for longevity? But ready for the twist?...

Theres no mistaking bloatingyou know, that pressure-filled feeling in your gut thats akin to swallowing a bowling ball. Most of us deal with it from time to time, and its usually NBD. Youre eating a bunch of fiber-filled foods… Andriy Onufriyenko/Getty Images Plenty of times, a bloated stomach just comes down to whats on the menu. And all that gas can build up and make you bloat. Again, this is pretty normal, especially if you dont eat a ton of fiber on the regular....

Boy am I relieved to see its not just me that noticed this! one Redditorwrote in response. Ive been buying a 4 in Aligns and 6 in bras/tanks forever. Lululemon/Amanda K. Bailey Now Im a 6 in Aligns and an 8 or 10 in bras and tanks. The Align shorts just dont fit the same anymore even when theyre not double lined. They had to have changed the fabric or something....

Welcome to the colorful comic world of Pepita Sandwich, where its always cool to cry. We dont talk about our tears enoughat least according to the illustrator behind ourMay SELF Well-Read Book Club pick. ButThe Art of Cryingshows just how much catharsis that conversation can offer. Pepita Sandwich The below excerpt fromThe Art of Cryingunpacks how gender roles affect our attitudes toward shedding tears. Excerpted fromThe Art of Cryingby Pepita Sandwich....

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. On extra-busy days (or weeks…), finding the time andenergy to tidy upcan feel impossible. Rachel Murray/Getty Images But she still tries to make an efforteven if her space doesnt look spotless 24/7. So keeping things clean and somewhat organized is how I feel my best....

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 didnt know other people lived like that in their head, Howell tells SELF. Elena Medvedeva/Getty Images ), which prompted her to mention it to the psychiatrist treating her foranxiety. Unbeknownst to Howell, the two issues often occur together. She was diagnosed with ADHD shortly after....

But it can also take youyears longerthan other people to get diagnosed and treated. We asked them what has to changeand whyto ensure people get the treatment they need when they need it. Dr. Sokumbi says she personally spends time educating other doctors about HS. Gracia Lam We’re having all of these wonderful conversations within our specialty about ways to build relationships with patients. People want to feel listened to....

And thats where pulling exercises come in clutch. Still not persuaded to prioritize the pull? What do we mean by pulling exercises, and which muscles do they work? Katie Thompson So even though pulling exercises primarily spotlight your backside, therearesome moves that engage a few frontside players too. There are some pretty legit benefits to adding more pulling to your workout. Including more pulling in your routine, then, can lead to more even strength and balance....

Now she spreads awareness about the disease onTikTok. Heres her story, as told to SELFs associate health conditions director Julia Sullivan. In early 2016, I bled for about 10 minutes right after having sex. DEA/P. CASTANO/Getty Images It felt weird that they didnt want to give me a pelvic exam. When I got back home, I felt off. Usually, Im up at 6 a.m. singingIve always been high-energy. Ifelt fatiguedbut wondered if it was just a side effect of the medication....

Divorce is no longer the social taboo it was inBridgertontimes. But that doesnt mean the stigma is a thing of the past. Dont just take our word for it, either. Marie Bertrand/Getty Images No one was holding me back anymore, so I could finally advance my career. Divorce wasnt something I wanted to do. But oh my God, this experience changed me. Now, Ive added another business to my roster....