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Weeks of social distancing at home and concern about the pandemic bringing you down? You’re not alone. A group of researchers from the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill and Harvard Medical School released results from a survey they conducted in the second half of May, and 55% of people said they were more stressed than […]
Finding the right workout headphones can be difficult—everyone’s fit, type, and sound preferences can differ wildly, and what works for one person may not work for someone else. So for our SELF product reviews, where we rigorously test and evaluate all kinds of wellness products to help you decide what’s worth buying, we wanted to […]
Donald Trump’s campaign removed thousands of stickers on arena seats encouraging social distancing before the president’s rally last week in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Billboard and The Washington Post reported. The “Do Not Sit Here Please!” stickers were intended to help stem the spread of COVID-19 cases, which were spiking in the city at the time of the […]
1. Dow futures lower as bank stocks, Nike shares sink Late Thursday, the Fed imposed limits on dividend payments and suspended share buybacks at major U.S. banks after its annual banking industry stress test found several institutions could get uncomfortably close to minimum capital levels in scenarios tied to the coronavirus pandemic. Nike, often lauded […]
States have started lifting stay-at-home orders imposed in response to the coronavirus pandemic ― but with these reopenings have come mixed results. Areas like Alabama, South Carolina, Oklahoma and Florida have all seen significant increases in coronavirus cases in recent weeks, while places like New York and Massachusetts have seen a decline. And while it […]
Marriage is a pretty major step, so there are tons of things you’ll need to consider before you say “I do.” Not sure where to start? Fair enough… Try these 100 questions to ask before marriage. Each question is designed to make sure you know what you’re getting into before you sign that “love you […]
Did you get far enough into the exam to know what to expect? Let me give you the rundown. Sometimes knowing the mechanics and what to expect makes me feel better. Typically what happens is the provider will leave the room and you change into a gown, and lay down on the exam table. The […]
When I first started deadlifting, my lower back would kill the next day. Turns out, I was skimping on something major: glute activation. “Glute activation primes the muscle to do the actual work during the workout,” ACE-certified personal trainer Sivan Fagan, founder of Strong with Sivan in Baltimore, M.D., tells SELF. “It boosts blood flow […]
Health officials in Tulsa, Oklahoma, have urged caution on attending gatherings during the coronavirus pandemic — just over a week before President Donald Trump is set to host a massive indoor campaign rally in the city. The Tulsa Health Department noted on its website Friday that Tulsa County had reported 71 new cases of the […]
As someone who’s been using the cult-favorite Baby Foot peel for years, I would be remiss not to shout from the rooftops that now is the perfect time to hop on the bandwagon if you haven’t already. Sure, we might not have an immediate need for supersmooth, soft feet (it’s not like we’re going to […]
With the current pandemic and salons being closed, many of us may be tempted to grab a box of dye and do a touch-up or try out a new colour. And understandably so. But you might want to rethink that drastic hair change before you end up regretting it. In the hopes of helping to […]
Four CEOs of food companies and the president of the American Farm Bureau Federation were told to remove their face masks before a meeting in Iowa Friday with Vice President Mike Pence, a startling video posted by The Intercept reveals. Pence — also without a mask — appeared a short time later at the headquarters […]
Choose your cut wisely “For grilling choose cuts that don’t require long cook times to be tender,” Swift advises. Depending on your budget, he recommends filet mignon, New York strip steak, rib eye, skirt steak, flank steak (slice it thin), beef top round (slice it thin), pork rib, pork loin chops, pork tenderloin, leg of […]
Ahh, good old PMS, or premenstrual syndrome. Those dreary days leading up to your period where the couch incessantly calls out your name, and naps become your best friend. Sometimes these days make it nearly impossible to get anything done but snack and sleep, wondering when the crimson tide will make its debut on your […]
Coffee can fix furniture Is that small crack, nick, or gouge all you can see each time you look at your dark wood dresser? Reach for the instant coffee. Mix two to three tablespoons with just enough water to make a thick paste; for wood with red tones, add a few drops of iodine. Put […]