6 People Share What They Wish They’d Known After Their Bipolar I Diagnosis

Bipolar disordertypically causes significant shifts in a persons mood, affecting their energy levels and ability to think clearly. People with mental illnesses like bipolar I may feel shame and stigma about their conditions. Finding the right approach to therapy takes time and patience. Sophi Gullbrants Alvarezs mental health path as a teenager and young adult was rocky. Not every doctor is for you, and its important to advocate for yourself....

May 4, 2023 · 3 min · 443 words · Jennifer Williams

Alo Yoga Sale 2023: 20 Activewear Deals to Shop Right Now

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. This week, we found some of the best athleisure deals at theAlo Yoga Aloversary Sale. Courtesy of brand/Wesley Hall Plus, clearance styles are on sale for up to a whopping 70% off! This is Alos second Aloversary and this year it lasts until thisFriday, May 5....

May 3, 2023 · 1 min · 90 words · Christopher Arellano

Why Do I Suddenly Get So Tired in the Afternoon?

It was 2:23 p.m. on a Wednesday, and I had shit to do. All my brain wanted was to work, but all my body wanteddesperately, infuriatinglywas to shut down. Halfway through transcribing a quote, my fingers stopped typing, and I slipped into a state of lethargy. H. Armstrong Roberts/ClassicStock/Getty Images Why must this wretched, somnolent beast visit me day after day? And they wont cost you a cent. Why do I suddenly feel major tiredness in the afternoon?...

May 2, 2023 · 3 min · 589 words · Aaron Larson

12 Best Biker Shorts 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. The very best pairs feel snug without pinching or chafing and retain their shape after dozens of washes. Courtesy of the brands / Laneen Wells This pair is versatile, comfortable, and easy to weareverything biker shorts should be. Our tester noted that they felt wonderfully lightweight and didnt budge an inch....

May 1, 2023 · 2 min · 262 words · Joshua Whitney

5 Tips for Exhausted New Parents Who Are Also Dealing With Migraine

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 anything, they can get worsetheres nothing like a screaming infant to exacerbate a migraine attack. Amanda K. Bailey Heres what experts suggest. Treat suspected migraine symptoms early. But how do you know when an attack is coming on? It doesnt have to be complicatedyou can make a quick note somewhere like your phone, Dr....

May 1, 2023 · 2 min · 315 words · Damon Pierce

14 Vegetarian Barbecue Recipes Even Meat Eaters Will Love

The right meal ideas can make the festivities fun and tasty for omnivores and plant-based eaters alike. Plenty of popular barbecue side dishes, like potato salad and coleslaw, are completely vegetarian to begin with. Nowadays there are also plenty ofveggie burgersboth homemade and store-boughtthat wont fall apart when cooked over high temps. Brittany Mullins viaEating Bird Food And ingredients like mushrooms and eggplant take on a meaty consistency when cooked both on and off the grill....

April 28, 2023 · 1 min · 166 words · Rebecca Jones

A New COVID Variant Seems to Be Causing Pink Eye, Because of Course It Is

Theres yet another COVID variant making its rounds, and its picking up steam. pink eye) in some people. It is beginning to displace other versions ofomicron, he tells SELF. Getty Images/Yuliya Ranchanka But other variants havent stirred up so many questions abouteye irritation. What do experts know about the symptoms of Arcturus so far? The detection of XBB.1.16 was first reported in January, according to theWorld Health Organization(WHO). XBB.1.16 does have a couple of somewhat distinctive, clinical features, Dr....

April 28, 2023 · 2 min · 327 words · Danielle Diaz

2 Warm-Ups You Can Do Before Any Strength Workout

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 oft-repeated for good reason. Katie Thompson But there are other less scientific reasons to ease into a routine. Both are dynamicmeaning you wont be holding still in static stretches. Do the exercises below back to backbut dont go all out. As you sink down, pay close attention to any tight spots or muscle soreness you might experience....

April 27, 2023 · 1 min · 207 words · Charles Lewis

7 Best Juicers, According to Experts and Reviews

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. My love of juicing began by accident. Courtesy of brands/Wesley Hall A couple of years ago, I had all four wisdom teeth removed at once (not fun). You name it, I tried it. Then one day it hit me. I could skip the fancy juice bar and make these fresh drinks at home....

April 27, 2023 · 2 min · 253 words · Michael Gutierrez

Just Enough Workout Day 10: Lunge and Press

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. The workout below is for Day 10 of the Just Enough Workout, a four-week workout plan. Katie Thompson Now that its Week 2, were introducing a few more unilateral exercises into your routines. Think lunges versus squats, or single-arm rows versus chest presses. Lots of trainers love unilateral exercises because theyre so applicable to the real world....

April 27, 2023 · 1 min · 208 words · Alicia Jordan

Just Enough Workout Day 12: Back-of-Body Strength

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. The workout below is for Day 12 of the Just Enough Workout, a four-week workout plan. Katie Thompson Its no wonder that many people develop some poor posture habits. The reality is that we spend much of our lives, well, facing forward. So its only natural that the muscles on the front of our body might get extra attention....

April 27, 2023 · 1 min · 213 words · Stephen Walls

Just Enough Workout Day 19: Squat, Plank, and Press

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. The workout below is for Day 19 of the Just Enough Workout, a four-week workout plan. Katie Thompson We hope you enjoyed your rest day yesterday and are looking forward to getting going again with us today! We have a full-body strength workout coming up that will have you squatting, pressing, and planking....

April 27, 2023 · 1 min · 188 words · Adam White

Just Enough Workout Day 1: Squat, Row, and Crunch

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. The workout below is for Day 1 of the Just Enough Workout, a four-week workout plan. Katie Thompson If youd like to sign up to receive daily emails featuring these workouts, you could do thathere. Welcome to Day 1 of theJust Enough Workout! to always keep you on track along the way....

April 27, 2023 · 2 min · 214 words · Fred Estrada