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I practically live in comfortable footwear. In fact, I’ve probably spent more on new sneakers this year than any other type of shoe — and let’s just say, it’s not changing any time soon. Given that I’m always on the move, it makes sense why I lean towards sneakers which offer me plenty of cushion and support. But for the sake of my budget, I need a more affordable pair this time around. Enter: the Feethit Slip-On Sneakers, which are a shopper-loved style on sale for $34 at Amazon right now. Feethit Slip-On Sneakers Amazon These comfy kicks are a…
One of the great absurdities of American life is that the movie It’s a Wonderful Life plays at Christmas every year. It’s thought of as a sentimental favorite, but it’s a devastatingly sad movie. The first time I saw it in its entirety, it wrecked me. It has a happy ending that everyone remembers, but only after two-plus hours of watching a good man’s life gets put through the wringer. George Bailey, played by Jimmy Stewart, encounters the dark side of living in a capitalist society – cruelty, selfishness, and unfathomable greed, hardly the stuff one usually associates with Christmas.…
Holiday travel can be a whirlwind—crowded airports, endless car rides, and family chaos. Whether you’re on the go or hosting a full house, finding time for yourself can feel impossible. That’s where a quick 10-minute yoga flow comes in. With just a few deep breaths and simple movements, yoga can help you hit the reset button, calming your nervous system, easing tension, and bringing back a sense of calm amidst the holiday madness, says Paige Willis, RYT-200, certified yoga instructor and founder of Undone, a pop-up yoga experience. No yoga mat? No problem. You can do this flow anywhere—hotel rooms, airport…
The dumbbell bicep curl and loaded preacher curl are great moves for arm day, but classic physique competitor,Wesley Vissers, also likes to take to the cables to crush those biceps, as the defined Dutchman recently explained. “A lot of people ask me, why do you train the biceps this way?” shared Wesley Vissers in an Instagram post for his more than one million followers. “’Cause I’m not pulling it from the bottom, I’m curling it from around hip height.” Vissers is talking of single arm cable curls, and he’s right. When executing these curls, you can start the lift from…
Whether it’s included in your pre-workout drink or you supplement with it separately, beta-alanine is a good addition to any roster of performance supplements. But in order to derive all its benefits, it’s important to know how much beta-alanine to take. If you’re serious about getting fit, a growing body of research shows that bolstering your beta-alanine tank can help you exercise harder for longer. Over time, that may help support your individual fitness goals, such as more strength, less fat, greater muscular endurance, and more muscle.* What’s the Minimum Effective Amount of Beta-Alanine? “Beta-alanine has been studied at a wide range…
Easily one of the buzziest skincare treatments of the moment, red light therapy is championed for its ability to tackle everything from acne to inflammation to fine lines. Research is still underway, but there’s already promising science backing up claims about in-office red light treatments—so definitely opt-in if you get the chance at your next facial. But just how effective are at-home red light devices, like the covetable Solawave wand that basically every beauty influencer has waxed poetic about in the last few months? We’re doing a deep dive on the viral wand—including whether it’s worth the spend or effort—but…
During the holiday season, it can be difficult to know how to care for yourself and family while also meeting the expectations of others. It’s a busy season of family gatherings, office parties, and kids’ activities that can come with lots of high hopes and expectations. What are Boundaries Boundaries. One author describes boundaries as personal limits that help individuals define where they end, and others begin. These boundaries allow people to take responsibility for their own lives and well-being, and to let go of the responsibility for others’ actions and emotions. At those times remember: YOU are responsible for…
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…