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Almost every woman has seen it—or lived it herself: You’re with a guy for years, he won’t commit, and then the very next person he dates suddenly becomes The One.It’s a pattern so painfully relatable that it’s been the inspiration for rom-coms like Good Luck Chuck and even earned a catchy moniker in Sex and the City: the “Taxi Cab Theory.” In the show, Miranda breaks it down with a simple metaphor: “Men are like cabs,” she explains. “They wake up one day, and they decide they’re ready to settle down, have babies, whatever. Then they turn their light on.…

Some of the links in this story are affiliate links, which means we may earn a commission if you choose to purchase—helping us continue to share mindful, inspiring content. Let’s be honest. Few things are as irritating as finding more hair in your brush than on your head. Maybe it is seasonal shedding. Maybe it is stress. Maybe it is that one week you lived off airport food. Whatever the culprit, thinning, shedding or the slow creep of hair loss hits everyone at some point and it is always, without exception, annoying. The good news. You are not powerless and…

This holiday season, give the gift of better health without having to blow up your bankroll. Better yet, make it several gifts, thanks to these amazing holiday price drops. Black Friday and Cyber Monday traditionally bring deep discounts on fitness essentials that actually move the needle, along with your PRs—think smart home gyms, old-school power racks, adjustable dumbbells, to go along with top supplements and longevity must-haves. The best part in addition to better fitness gains? You’ll make a loved one’s holiday extra special while also leaving a little bit of extra money in your wallet. So this Black Friday…

Working in fitness for 40 years and teaching personal trainer courses for the last 20, I’ve personally trained tens of thousands of trainers and seen just about every fitness challenge imaginable. One issue that comes up again and again, especially in older adults, is knee problems—that general achiness and stiffness that makes people hesitant to move, the creaky feeling after sitting for a while, or needing time to warm up before walking properly in the morning. Here’s what you need to know about keeping your knees stronger and more stable with simple standing drills that directly improve the movements you…

Every November, many people grow mustaches in support of Movember: an annual campaign that raises awareness for men’s health issues, particularly mental health and suicide prevention. The Movember Foundation started in 2003, combining the words “mustache” and “November” to encourage men to grow mustaches throughout the month and raise awareness for physical and mental health issues. MovemberMen’s mental healthSuicide preventionStigma & masculinity But the reality is that growing facial hair is the easy part: having honest conversations about mental health is where many men struggle. If you’re reading this and wondering whether something you’re experiencing might be a mental health…

“Social media for many people stokes comparison with unrealistic expectations,” Gail Saltz, MD, associate professor of psychiatry at the NY Presbyterian Hospital Weill-Cornell School of Medicine, tells SELF.Dr. Gallagher agrees. “You’re constantly comparing your life to other people on social media—that alone will increase anxiety and depression,” she says. “Even just taking a one-week break from this constant comparison can have a benefit for your mental health.” At the same time, you’re faced with a lot of content that’s urging you to buy new stuff, she points out. “That can end up feeling like you need to buy certain things…

After 45, tightening arm jiggle requires more than classic pushups or isolated tricep exercises. Your arms respond best when your shoulders, back, and core support the movement so the upper arms move with stability, control, and full tension. Pushups overload your wrists and shoulders without always recruiting the smaller stabilizers that pull the arms tighter and create that firm, sculpted look. Standing exercises give you all the strength-building benefits without strain, allowing you to focus on clean mechanics that reshape your arms safely and effectively. Most of the looseness people notice in their upper arms comes from weak stabilizers, underactive…

Exercise class aficionados know reformer Pilates takes a lot of practice, but getting into the groove can be life-changing. “You feel overall more connected to your mind and body,” says Gabby Andriello, NYC-based personal trainer and Pilates instructor at New York Pilates. “You also gain strength really fast and become more aware of how to engage deep muscles in your body. The strength you gain during Pilates is also functional, as building core strength helps you improve your posture and spinal alignment.” If you’re ultra-committed to this practice, but don’t want to continue to buy expensive classes or struggle to…

As part of our new GoodTherapy Member Spotlight series, we’re excited to introduce Samantha Mirarchi, director and founder of Wild Sage Therapy. This series highlights therapists who are eager to offer insight into the therapy experience and share valuable perspectives on how to make mental health care more approachable and authentic.   In this interview, Samantha offers practical advice and essential tips on starting therapy for the first time, choosing the right mental health professional, and why authenticity and trust are at the heart of effective therapeutic relationships. Live Interview Watch the conversation with Samantha Your browser does not support…

Now that the season of giving is upon us, you might be eager to give back to your community. But knowing where to volunteer can be a bit overwhelming, especially if you want to volunteer on Thanksgiving. Whether you want to donate time, money, goods or all three, there are plenty of volunteer opportunities for everyone. And it won’t be only your community reaping the benefits; you’ll gain skills and insights from volunteering. Keep reading to learn where to volunteer on Thanksgiving Day this year and how to find community service opportunities in your community. Where Can I Volunteer on…