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They’re lightweight, comfy, and easy to slip on as you head out the door—Skechers sneakers are true workhorses of the walking shoe world. They’re expert-approved too: “This is a go-to brand and I think that people should have it in their closet,” Suzanne Levine, DPM, a podiatrist with Millennium Podiatry in New York City, tells SELF.If you’re new to Skechers (or mainly remember it as the brand behind the D’Lites of the late 2000s), you may be surprised to find that many of its styles are excellent for walking and spending long days on your feet. Some even come with…

Taco Bell has been going big on menu innovation in 2024, rolling out a series of wildly exciting new items, from Baja Blast Gelato to a Big Cheez-It Crunchwrap Supreme. To cap off this remarkably eventful year, the fast-food giant’s menu received another major new addition this week: Crispy Chicken Nuggets. That’s right! Taco Bell—best known for serving up tacos, burritos, and other Mexican-inspired fare—is finally trying its hand at this fast-food staple. Though Taco Bell previously tested the nuggets at select locations in Houston and Minneapolis, they hit menus nationwide for the very first time on Dec. 19.  Every…

Finding a few flaky specs on your head isn’t anything out of the ordinary. But in your brow hairs? That might catch you off guard. Before you panic, eyebrow dandruff usually isn’t anything to worry about, Hope Mitchell, MD, board-certified dermatologist and founder of Mitchell Dermatology in Perrysburg, Ohio, tells SELF.That said, it’s not exactly a one-size-fits-all diagnosis, either. Rather, those little white or yellowish crumbs could be signs of a few different issues that deserve your attention, like dry skin craving moisture, for example, or an underlying condition leading to irritation or inflammation. Below, we asked dermatologists to break…

The holidays inevitably bring a mix of emotions as we shuffle from social events to family gatherings. While fun is there to be had, expectations, financial strain, and social obligations can easily become overwhelming. With a bit of planning and mental rehearsal though, you can approach the holidays feeling grounded and prepared.  What is the DBT Cope Ahead Skill?  “Cope Ahead” is a skill from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) that helps us prepare for emotionally challenging situations (Linehan, 2015). By identifying potential stressors, planning responses, and visualizing positive outcomes, Cope Ahead helps build emotional resilience and a greater sense of…

Using a slow cooker can be a game-changer for eating healthier and staying on track with your weight-loss goals. “Your energy and decision-making tank is full at the beginning of the day and nearly empty by the end, so using a slow cooker to set yourself up for healthier meals can be super beneficial to move closer to your health goals,” says Laura Burak, MS, RD, the founder of GetNaked Nutrition and author of Slim Down with Smoothies. A slow cooker allows you to throw together quality ingredients like lean proteins, vegetables, and sauces in the morning and come home…

You should know that Bulgarian Split Squat, builds single-leg strength and improves your performance with bilateral squats, deadlifts, and quad size. The adductors are a critical muscle for this and more. The strength and mobility of this muscle group are vital for performance on and off the field and avoiding the dreaded groin strain. And if you pull sumo, your adductors must be in good shape for better pulling performance. Many great unilateral exercises strengthen the adductors, but none with a cooler name than Ballerina Bulgarians. Ballerina Bulgarians come from “The Glute Guy,” Bret Contreras. For this, Tony Gentilcore, one…

Fasting is a practice as ancient as it is modern. It has long been woven into the cultural, spiritual, and health narratives across the globe. The act of voluntarily staying away from food has been documented from the sands of time to contemporary clinics. That illustrates both its ceremonial significance and its practical approach to health and wellness.  In 1965, a striking example emerged when Angus Barbieri set a record by fasting for 382 days under medical supervision. He ended up losing an astonishing 125 kilograms. Non-caloric fluids and vitamins fueled his journey. It shows the human body’s extraordinary adaptability…

Pilates is a productive exercise that’s chock-full of goodness. In fact, Pilates will be your new best friend when it comes to achieving your best workout results. This total-body workout can improve flexibility, strength, balance, coordination, posture, sleep, and so much more. You can easily adapt your workout to slim down, and we have just the right plan with the best Pilates floor exercises for a slimmer waist. “Floor Pilates exercises [are] a great way to tone the body and achieve defined muscle definition while shaping and sculpting the abdomen and waist,” explains Pamela Paley, NCPT and master trainer for…

For years, we have said that New Year’s Resolutions are not all they’re cracked up to be. We all know someone (wink, wink, we’re talking about you!) who has had lofty goals they’ve set for themselves for the New Year that have all fallen flat within the first three months of the year. How many years have you told yourself you’d get rid of that extra weight – or save more money – or take some big risk? And then not gotten anywhere closer to that goal by the end of the following year?   That’s because we often don’t set…

Body image plays a critical role in shaping how we perceive ourselves, engage with others, and make lifestyle choices. But reaching a place of acceptance—or even joy—with our bodies is no small feat in today’s world of social media, constantly-changing beauty standards, and rapidly evolving trends.On this week’s episode of the podcast, I sat down with Dr. Charlotte Markey, a psychologist, research scientist, and expert on body image at Rutgers University who brings nearly three decades of academic and practical experience to the table.This episode goes beyond the usual shallow platitudes of “just love yourself” to provide evidence-based, actionable advice…