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For many of us, browsing through our favorite online stores isn’t just about shopping—it’s a mindless, relaxing act of self-care. (We call it retail therapy for a reason.)When you shop, your brain’s reward center is activated, which triggers the release of the feel-good neurotransmitter dopamine, Kate Cummins, PsyD, a licensed clinical psychologist and speaker in the Bay Area, tells SELF. That explains how jumping from page to page can be strangely exciting. So why, then, does it sometimes leave you with an icky mix of guilt, regret, and hollow emptiness instead? We asked psychologists to break down the most common…
Thrift shopping deserves every ounce of its current internet buzz: It’s better for the environment—and for your checking account. But when you’re shopping for secondhand workout clothes, the germ expert SELF consulted says it pays to be a little more discerning with those pre-loved yoga and running fits. Ahead, our experts break down a six-step process for evaluating vintage items before you haul them home.Check the tagsSo you’ve located the perfect second-chance windbreaker or yoga pants? Peek the tag, tailor Sarene Alsharif, CEO of Tad More Tailoring tells SELF. The type of fabric you’re dealing with can determine the longevity…
Building Olympia worthy legs requires a love for the details and fortunately Erin Stern, who is a two-time Figure Champion at the “O,” is always ready to share her winning tips for crafting an impressive physique. Recently, the competitor-turned-coach took to Instagram to share four ways that she uses each leg day workout to hit her quads more effectively. Here’s how to try these modifications for yourself. In the video, shared with her almost 400K IG followers, Stern explained that the aim is to build some “impressive quads without doing a ton of leg extensions,” and we’re here for it!…
Despite what you see on social media or read online, you don’t need heavy weights or complicated gym machines to protect and strengthen your lower back. Instead, performing consistent, grounded bodyweight movements will do more for your spine than any machine ever could. Back pain affects nearly 80% of U.S. adults at some point, and it becomes more common with age, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Research shows that as you get older, long hours of sitting and reduced physical activity can cause those muscles like your glutes, hamstrings, and erector spinae to weaken,…
When George Mattson met Ed Bastian in the late 1990s, he couldn’t have predicted their relationship would eventually help shape how millions of people travel around the world. At the time, Mattson was a young banker at Goldman Sachs. He’d just taken on responsibility for major client relationships in the Southeast, including Delta Air Lines. Bastian, who’d recently joined Delta from PepsiCo, was then the airline’s controller. They were both in their early 30s, early in their leadership journeys and, at least on paper, just two more names on each other’s growing contact lists. “In that period of my career,…
Bicep curls are a popular workout for building upper-arm strength and size. But if you’re over 45 and dealing with pesky arm jiggle, we’re here to share four standing exercises that will get the job done much quicker. After all, as Matt Bandelier, director of business development at Eden Health Club explains, arm jiggle isn’t just a problem with the biceps—despite it being one of the biggest misconceptions among gym-goers. “The main challenge when working with loose skin and muscle loss on the back of arms after 45 requires you to focus on triceps atrophy. Your triceps muscles compose two-thirds…
Those with demanding jobs understand that comfortable footwear is a must. Because let’s face it — soreness is inevitable, especially if you spend a lot of time on your feet. Take it from nurses who know a thing or two about it. That said, they often opt for supportive sneakers to ease the pain of standing and walking for long hours. And with Black Friday deals in full swing, now is the perfect time to upgrade your rotation. For those who crave such comfort, I’ve compiled a few nurse-approved picks that are on sale at Amazon, Zappos, and more retailers…
My mother put a lot of work into creating picture-perfect holidays. As a child, I remember piles of beautifully wrapped presents, holiday décor spread throughout the house, and large Ukrainian gatherings with mounds of food and a noise level that made the scenes in My Big Fat Greek Wedding sound like the silence of a library.On top of it all, she was also the organist at our local church and would often play at least two services on Christmas Eve—and maybe one on Christmas morning.As a child, I loved all of it.As a mother, I gave up trying to recreate…
Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin isn’t leaving the football field for the bright lights of Hollywood just yet, but he’s enjoyed pouring his own heart into his latest project, literally. “I’ve had another acting gig before and I got a little experience through middle school,” Hamlin, who makes a cameo in this year’s Hallmark Channel’s Countdown to Christmas lineup, The More the Merrier, says. “I’ve earned a new respect for actors and just their craft and the dedication, the time, everything that it takes to get the masterpiece and the results that they get.” But this isn’t just any side…
Weight machines are like a group of old, familiar friends at the gym. Each one targets a different muscle, and you can steadily progress to build strength and mass. Alternately, a standing routine can be more beneficial for improving functional strength and balance when combined with free weights, as you’ll fire up a greater number of stabilizing muscles. If you’re ready for a fresh and new standing workout, we have one that takes just seven minutes and will strengthen your arms better than weight machines after 50. “A short, standing arm workout can efficiently build upper-body and core strength with…