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Food

22 Easy Ways to Eat More Veggies This Year

If you sometimes go a full day without a single green (or yellow or orange), read this.
Shopping

12 Cute and Functional Puffer Jackets

For running errands, hiking, playing in the snow, or whatever else you're up to this winter.
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Skin Health

How to Tell If You Have a Lip Zit or a Cold Sore

They can look a ton alike—but there are subtle differences.
Cover story

Ali Krieger on Breaking Up, Winning Big, and Making New Goals

“I feel like the universe has sent me a gift, and I’m ready to take it.”

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Life

What to Do If Wedding Planning Is Making You Feel Bad About Your Body

“There’s nothing like a milestone event in your life to make other peoples’ shit come out of the woodwork.”
Shopping

33 Cute and Fun Valentine's Day Gifts for Your Long-Distance Partner

We found a mix of practical and romantic presents that say “I can’t wait to see you.”
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Shopping

9 Expert-Approved Protein Powders That Actually Taste Good

Vegan, whey, and baking-friendly options that won’t remind you of chalk.
Health

3 Things to Do When You Can’t Fall Asleep Because You’re Overthinking…Everything

“Cognitive shuffling” is the new counting sheep.
Vaginal Health

What Does ‘Normal’ Vaginal Discharge Usually Look and Smell Like?

Some colors, odors, and textures can be major red flags.
Fitness

Meet SELF’s 2024 Everyday Athletes

These “real-world” fitness folks will be demoing our workout moves all year long.

Trending Stories

Health
Why You Really, Really Shouldn’t Use a Massage Gun on Your Neck
Your carotid arteries are right there—and messing with them comes with some serious risks.
Culture
29 Great Valentine's Day Gifts for Guys
Whether they have a sweet tooth or like something a little more practical.
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Beauty
Glycolic Acid Can Give You Glowier Skin—But There Are Rules
Dermatologists explain exactly how–and when—to use it in your routine.

Recipes

Recipes

Maple-Soy Roasted Chicken Thighs With Fall Vegetables

Buy the veggies pre-cut to make it even easier.
Recipes

Slow Cooker Pork With Tomatoes and Peppers Over Grits

Several hours in a slow cooker turn this pork shoulder fork-tender and super tasty.
Recipes

Smoky Slow Cooker Three-Bean Chili With Tempeh Bacon

This vegetarian chili gets a smoky flavor and chewy texture thanks to the tempeh bacon.
Recipes

Peanut-Coconut Pork Noodles With Kale

This dish gets its hearty, filling base from both coconut milk and peanut butter. 
Recipes

Chicken and Wild Rice Bowls With Roasted Broccoli and Carrot Ginger

The carrot-ginger sauce takes this meal prep staple to the next level. 
Recipes

Sheet Pan Peanut Butter Tofu With Sliced Cabbage Salad

Because cabbage is tougher than lettuce, it's actually perfect for big batch salads. 

Shopping

Shopping

The Best Running Shoes for Flat Feet, According to Experts

Comfy, speedy sneaks with the support you need.
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Beauty

The Best Retinol Creams and Serums, According to Dermatologists

Heal breakouts, reduce fine lines, and give your skin a serious glow.
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Shopping

The Best Valentine’s Day Gifts for Girlfriends

Including a pasta-making kit, a belt bag for all her essentials, and the softest sweater.
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Shopping

The Very Best Mattresses for All Types of Sleepers

Editor-approved options for side snoozers, night sweaters, and…everyone else.

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Fitness

The (Pricey!) New Garmin Expertly Tracks Your Workouts—But Also Tells You When to Chill

It put me to bed 20 minutes early and I’m not mad about it.
Food

For the Fluffiest Scrambled Eggs, Just Add Water

It won’t affect the flavor and you’ll notice a welcome difference in the texture.
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Uhhh So Apparently Kombucha Can Explode in Your Fridge?

I was today years old when I learned you should “burp” your favorite fermented bev.
Health

A Bunch of Robitussin Cough Syrup Was Just Recalled Due to Microbial Contamination

If you recently stocked up on sore throat medicine, it’s time to check your bottles.
Neurological Health

The Unbelievable Way Mark Ruffalo Discovered a Brain Tumor the ‘Size of a Golf Ball’

Luckily the lump was benign, but the surgery left him deaf in one ear. 
Fitness

Watch Suni Lee Crush a Wild New Gymnastics Skill No One’s Ever Landed in Competition Before

If she successfully pulls it off in an international meet, the move could be named after her.
Periods

Do I Need to Change My Tampon When I Poop?

If it seems gross or risky but…also kind of fine, here’s the deal.
Colorectal Cancer

5 Ways You Can Actually Reduce Your Colorectal Cancer Risk

It’s a leading cause of cancer death in young people, per a new report.
Acne

The Mental Health Effects of Acne Are Very, Very Real

Feeling bad about breakouts isn’t shallow—especially if they’re messing with your quality of life.
Life

What Ali Krieger Would Tell Her Younger Self About Coming Out, Motherhood, and Getting Through Hard Times

“I was open to anything at the time because I was just like, you know what? I could be free.”
Try, try again

How to Get Through the ‘I Suck at This and Want to Quit’ Phase of a New Activity

Don’t let your initial discomfort cheat you out of something you’ll end up loving.
Party of one

13 Single-Serve Recipes for People Who Live Alone and Are So Sick of Leftovers

Feeding yourself just got easier.
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Health

‘Sex With a Brain Injury’ Is Our January SELF Well-Read Book Club Pick

Annie Liontas’s memoir explores how a concussion can change your life.
Sleep

Half a Million Beds Have Been Recalled for ‘Breaking,’ ‘Collapsing,’ and Causing Injuries

The frames were sold at major retailers, including Walmart, Wayfair, and Overstock.
Health

How to Actually, Truly, Finally Quit Vaping

It’s going to take some trial and error—but the most important thing is just getting started.
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