The woman who is believed the oldest person who ever lived may have padded her real age by 23 years. When Jeanne Calment died in August 1997, in Arles, France, her age was reported as 122 years and 164 days ― an all-time record, according to Guinness World Records. However, Russian researchers now say that […]
If you've decided to try out Whole30—a restrictive 30-day diet that eliminates all dairy, grains, soy, legumes, added sugars, and processed foods, and instead focuses on meat, fish, fruits, and veggies—then you're probably in desperate need of recipes. Thanks to an enormous amount of online support, there's no shortage of yummy ideas that comply with […]
If you can't afford a live-in chef—you're a kween, yes, but not an actual queen—a slow-cooker is your next best option. Sure, healthy slow-cooker recipes involve a teensy bit of prep, but aside from a bit of searing and seasoning, they do most of the cooking themselves. All you really have to do is dump […]
Applesauce Applesauce is often sold in shelf-stable packets or cups like the one pictured above, which means it's a great snack to keep at your desk. Full of fiber and healthy carbs, it'll definitely keep you satiated, but if you want it to be even more filling consider combining it with some dried nuts you […]
Meal prep is one of the best ways to ensure you have the time and energy to make healthy meals all week long. And meal prep kits are the best way to do meal prep without all the work. So we've rounded up the best meal-kit delivery services, all of which send everything you need […]
Even though it's easy to find programs and products that claim to make weight loss quick and easy, according the research, as well as expert advice, not only do most weight loss diets fail, losing weight and keeping it off typically requires a fair amount of effort and commitment to the long game. It's no […]
LEWISTON, Maine ― Some are calling him Narcan Jesus. But Jesse Harvey, a 26-year-old recovery coach with long sideburns and a Che Guevara T-shirt just visible under his unzipped black raincoat, isn’t having it. “I’m not Jesus,” he said. He is, however, the founder and face of the provocatively named Church of Safe Injection. […]
My name is Tim and I’m a cheese addict. But what I’ve been discovering recently has shaken me to the core. I can barely look a Babybel in the face. A half-eaten halloumi squeaklessly lies yellowing in the fridge. My cheese dreams are shattering. For, after a lifetime of unfettered devotion, could it possibly be […]
Day 9 of the New Year's Challenge, coming in hot! Welcome to your first day with a Tabata burnout. If you’re unfamiliar with what a Tabata workout is, you’re in for a treat! Tabata, and other similar protocols of training, are sometimes called high-intensity interval training (HIIT). Trainers love this type of training because it […]
Welcome to SELF's New Year's Challenge for 2019! Below you'll find the official workout calendar—think of this as your complete schedule of events for every single workout you'll be doing this month. Every strength workout in this challenge was designed exclusively for SELF by Alyssa Exposito, a top trainer based in New York City. If […]
The bakers are constantly working on new flavors Courtesy The Cheesecake Factory The Cheesecake Factory’s executive pastry chef, Chris Radovan, has been with the company for more than 21 years, and every year he and the team introduce a new flavor (or two!) for National Cheesecake Day on July 30. The restaurant’s most recent additions […]
My relationship with antidepressants began over 20 years ago. Back then, as an anxious teenager crying in my doctor’s office, I had no idea that they would become such an integral part of my life. I spent a long time wrestling with my need for medication. But you can have as much therapy as you […]
Emily DiNuzzoDec 31 Don’t judge an egg by its shell color. XAOC/Shutterstock A few things we know about eggs: they are great for breakfast, you can cook them tons of different ways, and they can sometimes be tricky to crack. One topic of debate, however, is why brown chicken eggs usually cost more than white […]
By Taylor Sisk As North Carolina’s attorney general deliberates over whether to approve the sale of the nonprofit Mission Health System to for-profit Nashville, Tennessee-based HCA, a citizens group is asking that, if approved, the deal will ensure they have a voice in the future of health care services in their rural communities. Members of the citizens […]
Just when you thought Trader Joe’s couldn’t get any better—you walk down the frozen food aisle. Here’s what to look for! Cauliflower Pizza Crust Courtesy Trader Joe's Low-carb eaters, Trader Joe’s has your best solution to that pesky pizza problem: Pick up this cauliflower pizza crust, and you can have your slice any day you […]