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As a frequent camper (and former backpacking and hiking guide), I’ve tested many products over the years—and found all sorts of convenient cooking accessories, useful gear, sleep staples, and even games and activities that can really elevate your experience. So if you’re trying to find a present for a friend who’s new to camping (or who packs up every weekend), I have tons of recommendations to get you started.Below, I’ve rounded up the best gifts for campers, including some of my personal favorites. There are also several SELF Outdoor Award–winning products, as well as editor- and expert-vetted foldable chairs, backpacks,…
The days of “what’s your sign?” are over. Now, dates, friends, and astrologically-savvy strangers alike are asking a new, more in-depth question about your zodiac chart: “What’s your big three?”You’ve known your sun sign forever, and figuring out your moon sign was easy enough. But what of the third major placement in your natal chart—your rising sign?“Your rising sign is what zodiac sign was ascending over the eastern horizon at your exact moment of birth,” explains Aliza Kelly, astrologer, author, and creator of There Are No Coincidences: A Manifestation Deck and Guidebook. “The rising sign is a very sensitive position:…
For some, a drink is an ideal way to unwind at the end of a long day or celebrate the weekend’s arrival. But sometimes you have to drive, or parent, or maybe you’ve decided to be more health-conscious. Luckily, you can keep a clear head and still stay in good spirits by enjoying the best non-alcoholic drinks. Whether you’re looking for a cold brew on a hot day, the perfect wine pairing for the main course, or a cocktail concoction to dazzle your guests, here are the best non-alcoholic drinks for you to try. We’re living in a golden age…
When it comes to popular movies or TV shows, you can press play on a scene or an episode you’ve never seen, mute it, and still pinpoint exactly when a character decides to have an abortion, says Steph Herold, MPH, a researcher with Advancing New Standards in Reproductive Health (ANSIRH), an abortion research group. The woman on-screen will likely be young and white. She’ll be upset. She can produce $600 on a moment’s notice and is quickly seen by a doctor. The clinic is somber, and everyone is cold and distant. A sad song plays as the tired, gloved professional…
David Begnaud is the lead national correspondent for CBS Mornings and has been with the network since 2015. His coverage of Hurricane Maria in 2017 earned him the prestigious George Polk Award for public service. Diagnosed with Tourette syndrome at the age of 6, Begnaud has raised public awareness about the nervous system condition, speaking openly about his own experiences with the symptoms and the subsequent bullying he experienced as a child. Today, Begnaud hopes that opening up about his own journey with Tourette’s will help lead to greater tolerance and understanding.My approach to success is…finding what it is that…
Last month, Jennifer Russo shattered Courtney Dauwalter’s backyard ultra world record with a whopping 311-mile run. Now, another record has fallen, and this time, let’s hear it for the boys.Australian endurance athlete Phil Gore broke the world record for the backyard ultramarathon after running 373 miles in four days on a cattle farm in southern Queensland.The backyard ultra format requires runners to complete a loop of 4.1 miles every hour, with the race continuing until one runner remains.More From Runner’s World play iconThe triangle icon that indicates to playGore completed 102 laps, or “yards,” at the Dead Cow Gully Backyard Masters…
If you’re like a growing number of coffee drinkers in America, you prefer cold brew over hot coffee during any season. This cold coffee drink isn’t just for summer anymore and can be served in many different ways. Maybe you like yours black with no milk or creamer, or perhaps you prefer a few pumps of simple syrup in it. No matter how you like it, there are countless coffee shops out there, so how can you tell which ones have the best cold brew? To begin with, it’s first important to understand what exactly takes it from good to…
Ready to be basic? We mean having a basic (alkaline) pH — the measurement of how acidic or alkaline something is.Cue the alkaline diet that claims eating alkaline foods can alter your body’s pH. The science is iffy, but the claim is that an alkaline (basic) bod is more resilient from disease than an acidic one.If you’re into tracking your body’s pH or actively following an alkaline diet, here’s the deal with acidic foods.The values of pH range from 0 to 14:Acidic: 0.0–6.9Neutral: 7.0Alkaline (or basic): 7.1–14.0Acidic foods fall into the acidic range of the pH scale and are different…
As a beauty editor, I’m faced with a never-ending stream of products. Some of them, like the Dyson Airstrait, leave me wondering how I ever managed without them. Others, on the other hand, sound too good to be true—almost like something out of a science fiction novel. When it comes to trying out these products, the most crucial question is: Do they actually work? (And do the experts in the field agree?) Recently, I stumbled upon a terrycloth pillowcase that piqued my interest enough to reach out to some trusted dermatologists and hairstylists. (Some people have takeout on speed dial,…
John Flynn has had many roles throughout his life – including as a football player, serviceman in the Air Force, adviser to then Vice-President Joe Biden as a part of the Obama Administration, and he currently is the senior vice president of administration and aviation for MGM Resorts International. Regardless of the position he has held or the people he has worked with in those positions, there are two common traits – service and leadership. Flynn said about MGM Resorts Global Aviation Division, “I’ve got a couple of different departments I get to lead and manage. We’ve got several planes…