Mary Peterson, 33, had a stroke last year. Shes now detailing her experience onTikTok. Heres her story, as told to writer Julia Ries. On December 11, 2023, I woke up with what felt like theflu. After work, I was achy and had a mildheadache. I took a bubble bath, and when I got out, I felt extremely overheated. I figured I took too hot of a bath and it made my fever spike....
Now more than ever, misinformation abounds. Tease out your interestsand dont be ashamed of them. And if youre going to make exercise a habit, you have to…not hate doing it. Dariia/Adobe Stock Your choice is no less valid even if it seems to be the less trendy one. Starting to lift weights is hard, but you cant beat the weeks that come after it. The movements can definitely feel awkward at first....
All this explains why yoga can be a helpful choice for folks dealing with constipation too. Its tricky to pinpoint a particular feature of yoga thats responsible, Dr. Deutsch says. The first part is obviously huge. Katie Thompson We understand that a body in motion means thatallof its parts are in motion, Dr. Deutsch says. For example, twisting poses can be helpful, Dr. Deutsch says. It may do this by kicking the parasympathetic nervous system (PNS) into action, Dr....
Heres what 52 looks like. Having children is a whole other world, and you dont really worry about what other people think. It gets to a point where youre just comfortable in your own skin. Lucas Michael And we were like, Okay. It was Cetaphil or Eucerin sunscreenand I used that every day. I was one of the only people I knew who was wearing SPFallthe time. I also drink a lot of waterprobably close to a gallon a day, maybe even more than that....
(Even though, as you probably know firsthand, that can be really hard.) Basically, youre making it even harder to fall asleepwithoutwhatever it is youre leaning on to doze off. Whats a tired person to even do? Amanda K Bailey For starters: Dont over-rely on quick fixes that will only make your sleep situation more complicated. Heres the deal with common sleep aidsand why, a lot of the time, theyre sneakily bullshit....
Ellen DiResta Cain unexpectedly got pregnant at 42. Heres her story about what it was like to readjust, as told to health writer Julia Ries. My partner and I always had a great sex life. Dariia/Adobe Stock Then I unexpectedly gotpregnantwhen I was 42. Even though the pregnancy was by no means planned, I was elated. Throughout those nine months, oursex lifewas really good. We always found ways to keep it fun and exciting....
And loading up their fridge and freezer with ready-to-go meals is a great way to do it. This version keeps the seasonings simple, so its easy to eat even with a low appetite. And with plenty of protein and complex carbohydrates, itll provide energy when your grieving friend most needs it. Shanika Graham-White viaOrchids and Sweet Tea These bean and cheese burritos offer that perk, along with the fact that theyre designed tofreeze well....
WhenOludara Adeeyobegan missing herperiodfor long stretches as a teenager, her pediatrician didnt think much of it. They told me I was going through this because I was an athlete, she recalls. When Adeeyodidbleed every five or seven months, it wassuper heavyand crampy. Carol Yepes/Getty Images I would literally go through a box of extra-heavy period pads with wings in two days. That was true for Adeeyo, although not everyone with PCOS gets them....
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. Welcome to SELFs inaugural Healthy Home Awards! Photographer: Ryan Segedi In a matter of days, our collective priorities shifted to ensuring our living spaces were clean and healthy. (Who knew wed come to feel so strongly about air purifiers?!) Now more than ever, home care is not just nice to haveits a need....
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. Thats why were thrilled to introduce SELFs first-everHealthy Home Awards. Photographer: Ryan Segedi (you could learn more about how we picked the winnershere.) (Yes, puns intended.) It even removed some half-burned beans and rice from a pot with minimal scrubbing. Photographer: Ryan Segedi I was seriously impressed!...
Heres her story, as told to writer Reina Sultan. Until about a year ago, I didnt actuallyknowthat something was wrong with myperiod. When I had my firstwhich lasted for weeksI remember being like, Huh, is this normal? Mik Zazon I asked my mom, and she said, Yeah, sometimes I have periods that long. From there, I went through super-plus tampons rapidlylike, eight a day, sometimes even more. I just thought it was how it went; I didn’t know any better....
In March, 27-year-old Alanna Vizzoni learned she hadbreast cancer. Now, Vizzoni is chronicling her experience onTikTokto share information about early signs with other young people. Heres her story, as told to writer Alexis Berger. Alanna Vizzoni Im 27 years old, and I never thought to do a breast self-exam. I was nowhere near as freaked out. My first stop was Google, which told me my blueberry might be hormonal or related to my period....
You dont need to visit a studio or hop on a fancy Reformer togive Pilates a try. Thats because theres a strong emphasis on proper form, mind-body connection, and core stability. This means Pilates is accessible to a wide range of fitness levelsincluding, yup, beginners. Katie Thompson Take the classic single-leg stretch exercise, for example. And the entire time, youll seriously challenge your core too. That final piece is a key, defining component of Pilates....
