10 Heart-Healthy Recipes That Are Anything but Boring

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. Things to focus on adding to your plate? Chelsea Kyle. Prop styling by Rebecca Bartochesky for Hello Artists. Food styling by Pearl Jones for Ashley Klinger & Co. Omega-3s may helpreduce or stabilize this buildup, potentially leading to healthier arteries. Additionally, research suggests vitaminsA,C, andEmay have anti-inflammatory properties as well....

March 21, 2023 · 2 min · 409 words · Lauren Berry

Should You Wear a Lifting Belt When Strength Training?

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 do they have a purposebesides making you look like a hard-core Olympic lifter? Dmitry Vereshchagin/Adobe Stock And, maybe more importantly, should you be wearing one too? Lifting beltsdoserve a purpose. What does a lifting belt do? All of these muscles engage to help support your spine and complete a movement....

March 20, 2023 · 4 min · 675 words · Jennifer Gonzales

22 Lululemon Sale Section Deals to Shop Now: Leggings, Sports Bras, Sweatpants, Jackets

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. Currently available in sizes 0 to 14, but other sizes may be available in different lengths. Courtesy of Lululemon / Wesley Hall In those cases, reach for these shorts. The waistband is thick for a snug, secure fit to nix those mid-workout readjustments. Currently available in sizes 0 to 10 and 14 to 20....

March 16, 2023 · 2 min · 378 words · Thomas Scott

6 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Cutting Off a Toxic Family Member

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. Videos hashtagged toxic parents have received more than900 millionviews on TikTok; toxic family,1.7 billion. master1305/Adobe Stock Its not as simple as I never want talk to my mom again. But many of us arent trying anythingwe just want the other person to change. Do I feel unsafe?...

March 16, 2023 · 3 min · 437 words · Christian Patel

26 Best Running Gear Picks to Pack for Destination Races, According to Runners

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. And a lot of it comes down to bringing the right gear with you. Courtesy of brand/Wesley Hall But before you get going thinking aboutwhatto pack, considerhowyou will be packing and traveling. Don’t risk being separated from them, she says. As for what exactly makes up those race-day necessities?...

March 15, 2023 · 3 min · 610 words · Katherine Gonzalez

28 Best Walking Shoe Deals to Shop Right Now: Adidas, Nike, Hoka, Asics

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. And with so many options available, youre sure to find a pair ofwalking shoesthat suit your preferences. Courtesy of brands/Wesley Hall That includes highly rated pairs fromNew Balance, Saucony, and Adidas, as well asSELF Sneaker Awardwinnersfrom Skechers. Right now the department store has a wonderful walking shoe selection that runs the style gamut....

March 15, 2023 · 1 min · 128 words · Shannon Jones

How to Finally Quit Smoking Cigarettes, According to Longtime Smokers

And you also know its not easy to quit. If youve tried in the past, it might feel discouraging to give it another shotbut theres hope! You might just need to go about quitting differently the next time around. Found Image Holdings Inc/Getty Images Figuring out exactlyhowto stop smoking can be tricky. A quitting method that works for one person may not be the answer for another. Some just go cold turkey!...

March 15, 2023 · 5 min · 907 words · Melissa Adams

17 Sleep Products That SELF Editors Recommend in 2023

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. One of the core pillars of health and wellness is a good nights sleep. Courtesy of brands / Soleil Summer These picks can really help transform your space into a dreamy oasis. But one night my partner and I were settled in bed, and we felt something was off....

March 14, 2023 · 3 min · 521 words · Margaret Glass

4 Ways to Tell If Your Self-Care Practice Is Actually Making You Feel Better

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. Every weekday, I give a shot to carve out 30 minutes or so to jog around my neighborhood. Monika Jurczyk/Adobe Stock Between the hours of 9 to 6, I am essentially tied to the desk in my home office. If a particular practice is causing stress or otherwise eroding your well-being, is it really self-care?...

March 14, 2023 · 2 min · 326 words · Brandon Boyd

This Is the Best Running Gear I’ve Found for Short Runners

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 first started running four years ago, I didnt think about dedicated running clothes. klyaksun/Getty Images Id previously been a die-hard hot yoga person, so I ran in clothing meant for low-impact exercise. Pants that once supported me through avinyasa classsagged during a run and my well-loved tanks left me overheated....

March 14, 2023 · 2 min · 354 words · Stanley Joyce

12 Best Memory Foam Mattresses in 2023

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. What are the benefits of sleeping on a memory foam mattress? zuzana janekova/EyeEm/Adobe Stock Who should try a memory foam mattress? They all have inner layers of memory foam that help alleviate pressure while encouraging spinal alignment. While it promises a hug-like feel, reviewers note that they never feel like theyre sinking into this mattress....

March 13, 2023 · 1 min · 88 words · Mrs. Cynthia Fox

33 Best Mattress Deals to Shop for Spring 2023: Casper, Leesa, Helix

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. We highly recommend theMidnight Luxe Mattressand thePlus Mattress, both of which are SELF Certified. Courtesy of brand/Amanda Bailey Remember to use the codeSPRINGSALE20at checkout. If you opt for the memory foam mattress, youll get two free pillows with your purchase. If you choose the hybrid mattress, youll also get free pillows and a free comforter and sheet set....

March 9, 2023 · 1 min · 120 words · Heather Perkins

11 Blackout Curtains That’ll Turn Your Bedroom Into a Sleep Sanctuary

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. They can evenkeep your room coolerfor comfy, uninterrupted dozing in warm weather. Courtesy of the brands / Laneen Wells Theyre compatible with three different hanging styles and come in five length and width combinations. Plus, theyre available in a beautiful range of earth tones....

March 8, 2023 · 2 min · 269 words · Johnathan Johnson