So building a bigger chest is on your agenda. That’s fair enough. The same can be said for many guys who regularly hit the gym. But before you head straight for the bench press, let us explain a better way to promote new growth in the pecs. That way is the dumbbell flye. The dumbbell […]
Deciding you’re ready for an intrauterine device can feel like you’re getting initiated into a very exciting, slightly mysterious contraceptive club. But before you start dreaming about life with an IUD (hello, whole entire years of pregnancy prevention), you still have at least one other major choice to make: hormonal or copper? See, you could […]
Everyday Wellness Charlotte Hilton AndersenJul 20 One of the most astonishing recent health discoveries is how much our gut microbiome impacts our health. But when it comes to growing good gut bacteria you have plenty of delicious probiotic foods to choose from. Cold potatoes 3DConcepts/Shutterstock Cold potatoes—that is, taters that have been washed, cooked, and […]
Pets often have special bonds with their human and fellow pet companions. One of the most poignant examples of pet-human relationships might be the tale of Hachikō, an Akita that was born in Japan in the 1920s. He left his house to greet his owner at a Tokyo train station every evening and continued to do […]
Today, we’re conducting a mini biology class diving into the pathophysiology of asthma, as in, exactly how asthma works in the human body. (Just call us SELF University.) If you’re always ready to dig into the details of how certain health conditions work, you’re in luck. Same goes if you have asthma and you’re not […]
Food Fun & News Alyssa JungJul 20 Do aphrodisiacs really work? Sample these aphrodisiac foods with your sweetie and see if the science holds true. Oysters iStock/Lisovskaya One of the most notorious natural aphrodisiacs is oysters, which are high in zinc and have a reputation for being great for love and fertility. Researchers recently found […]
Anyone who's breastfed will tell you that breast milk is basically magic. Not only does it feed a hungry baby, it does so with just the right blend of fat and fluids as well as some beneficial antibodies. So it's no surprise that Chrissy Teigen would go to extreme lengths to save every last drop […]
Culture Hana HongJul 20 In a no-holds-barred interview, Darren McGrady, who worked for the Windsors as their personal chef between 1982 and 1993, reveals some of the craziest eating habits of the royal family. Harry and William love fast food, especially McDonald’s REX/Shutterstock The diet of a prince doesn’t just revolve around lobster platters and […]
David Spade’s family recently had a little meet and greet with his “Hotel Transylvania 3” co-star, Selena Gomez, at the premiere of the new movie in June. And boy, was it awkward. “They all want to see Selena Gomez, of course. She’s a huge star; they’re sort of bored of me ― I’ve sort of leveled […]
Everyday Wellness Beth DreherJul 20 According to science, friends can make us happier, healthier, and yes, even more beautiful. Friends literally make you healthier mentatdgt/Shutterstock In a study completed by Claire Yang, a sociologist at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, she found that people with close social ties had lower blood pressure, body mass index, […]
I’ve never been much of a bath person. Perhaps it’s because the water gets tepid too fast for my taste. Or because I have OCD and the thought of “cleaning” myself in a liquid germ-swell isn’t that appealing. Or because I was once forced to take baths for a month to treat a skin condition—far […]
Everyday Wellness Beth DreherJul 20 The wallflowers in your life are harboring secret powers. Here are just a few. Introverts are problem solvers iStock/PeopleImages Whether you’re looking for relationship advice or wondering how Pythagoras solved a2 + b2, introverts likely have the answers, or know how to find them. Peek inside an introvert’s brain, writes Laurie Helgo, author […]
Although certain pregnancy complications are well-documented (preeclampsia, premature birth, and placenta previa, to name but a few), it’s unlikely that many women would have considered the terrifying possibility that they might suffer a heart attack during pregnancy or childbirth or in the portpartum period. But according to a new report, the number of women who have a heart attack […]
Beauty Abbey SchubertSep 09 Your hairstyle can easily add or subtract 10 years to your face. Not updating your style iStock/wundervisuals It’s easy to fall into hairstyling habits, but sticking with the same style for years may be making you look older than you really are. Adam Bogucki, owner of Lumination Salon in Chicago, recommends […]
Healthy Eating Lisa Marie ConklinJul 20 Your cart is bursting with colorful fruits and veggies, but days later, it’s all wilted and sad. Use these smart storage rules to keep foods fresher longer. Cucumbers stand alone istock/balefire9 Many fruits, such as tomatoes, bananas, and melons, produce ethylene gas, a ripening agent that speeds up spoilage. […]