Listening to Pink Noise Could Be Ruining Your Sleep
Still, there are likely other reasons behind pink noise’s link to disrupted sleep. While the researchers didn’t dive into that,...
This Simple Upper-Body Dumbbell Workout Will Build Strength in Your Arms, Back, and Chest
If you want to build real upper-body strength, a reliable dumbbell workout is a must. Bodyweight workouts can take you...
How to Heal Your Gut Microbiome
Deep within your GI tract, there lives an active community of microorganisms known as your “gut microbiome.” Despite their small...
Why I’m Choosing Not to Take GLP-1s, Even Though Everyone Expects Me To
Every time I open Instagram, it seems to only take a few seconds of scrolling for me to be served...
How to Be More Resilient, According to Therapists
Some people seem to have the impressive ability to shake off setbacks and stay positive. Meanwhile, even the most confident...
Can You Really ‘Reset’ Your Hormones?
Scroll through Instagram or TikTok long enough and you’ll almost certainly see enthusiasts for special diets, supplements, or a 30-day...
Sitting at Work May Not Be as Terrible as You Think
It’s frustrating to hear about research that suggests sitting is terrible for your health when you have to sit all...
‘Quiet Quitting’ Your Family Might Save Your Sanity
By now you’ve probably heard something about Brooklyn Beckham’s tension with his family. For months there were unaddressed rumors that...
Whitney Leavitt’s Private Chef, Keegan McManus, Gives SELF an Inside Look at the Job
Since Hulu’s The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives first aired in 2024, cast member Whitney Leavitt has gone from strength...
Best Apps for Habit Tracking: 5 Tools That Actually Work
You’ve downloaded habit apps before. Set everything up on a motivated Sunday, felt that spark of possibility, then watched it...
Mixing Up Your Workouts Might Be the Secret to Longevity
Fitness advice typically hammers home one core message: move more. But a new large-scale study suggests that for an exercise...
I Got a ‘Mommy Makeover.’ Here’s What You Should Know Before Yours.
I’ve always been happy with my breasts. For most of my adult life, I had perky, full 36Cs that I...
What Is Toxic Independence? And 5 Signs You Have It
You’re going through something big, but you don’t speak up. You’re exhausted, but you white-knuckle through the day. Your friends...
Monk Fruit is the Superfood You’re Probably Not Eating
You probably reach for something like an apple or banana when you’re craving natural sweetness. But scientists just laid out...
Is It Anxiety or Hyperthyroidism? Here’s How to Tell the Difference
After her divorce, when Sarah Cunningham, then 36, was navigating her new life as a single mom to a young...
How We Recovered From a Friendship Breakup
Friendship breakups usually come with a clear expectation: Move on. Replace your former friend with someone newer—“better”—and build a happy,...
Even More Research Finds That Tylenol Use During Pregnancy Does Not Cause Autism
“Mothers who take Tylenol often do so because they have fever, for instance from an infection, or they have pain...
Best Goal Tracking App for Busy Professionals in 2026
You’ve downloaded goal apps before. You’ve set up the perfect system on a quiet Sunday afternoon, felt genuinely excited about...
The Case for Ditching ‘Hard’ Workouts and Playing Instead
Remember when you were a kid and you couldn’t wait until it was time for recess? You’d participate in soccer,...
I’m an RD—Here Are 4 Steps I Recommend Before Starting a GLP-1
Starting the day with protein has additional benefits, like helping to keep blood sugar levels steady, promoting a feeling of...
Why Personal Development Programs Fail (And What Actually Works)
You’ve done the courses. Read the books. Downloaded the apps. Filled out the worksheets, journaled the gratitude, visualized the outcomes....
Why Are Men So Afraid of Yearning for Someone?
At the heart of every unforgettable love story—the ones we can’t stop watching, quoting, or searching for in our own...
Cancer Is on the Rise—But More People Are Surviving Even the Deadliest Kinds
It’s tough to ignore the flurry of headlines decrying rising cancer rates, especially among young women and nonsmokers. But it...
The Best Weekly Workout Plan: Here’s How Often to Strength Train, Do Cardio, and Rest
To build muscle mass, you should try to work each muscle group two to three times a week, Tamir says....
I Asked an Astrologist About My 2026 Love Life. And Here’s Why You Should, Too
“The year 2026 will be one of pleasure and play for you,” astrologer Grace McGrade, who works with dating app...
Here’s Exactly How to Restart Your Workout Routine After a Break
Once your plan makes sense on paper, put it on your calendar. Treating workouts like real appointments (not optional tasks)...
I’m a Dietitian Taking a GLP-1. These Are My Go-To Simple Meals
Friday tradition: Every Friday, without fail, I get a Dunkin’ Donuts egg and cheese on an everything bagel with an...