[ad_1] Moore also recommends that caregivers respect their child’s privacy if and when their kid opens up. “Black parents have a tendency to overshare with relatives and friends,” she says. “That’s not something that you want to just be talked about at family functions.” 4. You may have to advocate for your teen. The average … Read more
[ad_1] Scroll through social media, and it won’t be long before you stumble on bovine colostrum supplements—the latest nutrition trend that’s making big claims and leaving us with even bigger questions. Made from the milk-like substance secreted in late pregnancy and the first few days of breastfeeding, the liquid—normally reserved for infants and other baby … Read more
[ad_1] In March, 27-year-old Alanna Vizzoni learned she had breast cancer. Her day-to-day life in Hoboken, New Jersey, immediately shifted from focusing on her work at a fashion startup and planning summer travel to scheduling surgeries and freezing her eggs. Now, Vizzoni is chronicling her experience on TikTok to share information about early signs with … Read more
[ad_1] Each month, the SELF Well-Read Book Club highlights a timely, delightful, and crucial book on a subject that helps readers live better lives. So far, we’ve covered everything from the politics of running to the state of modern motherhood. When many of us think of rituals, things like significant occasions, milestones, or cultural ties come to mind—like the … Read more
[ad_1] One of the most astonishing findings in our research was how people show enormous flexibility and range in the kinds of behaviors that they imbue with ritual. A practice as simple as always being sure to brush your teeth and then shower in the morning—and never the reverse—can begin to take on greater meaning … Read more
[ad_1] It seems like every day, there’s a new milk alternative hitting grocery store aisles. The trend’s been leaning toward plant-based stuff, but ultra-filtered milk—the latest liquid darling—is setting itself apart by relying on real deal dairy. And on some pretty significant nutritional claims: Labels on popular brands like Fairlife tout way more protein than … Read more
[ad_1] Whenever I’m worrying about meeting a work deadline or spiraling over some friendship drama, eating becomes a total afterthought. Sometimes it’s because my belly feels weirdly full (even if I haven’t eaten in hours), making my usual lunchtime egg-and-hot-sauce bagel suddenly unappetizing. Other times, my anxiety is so all-consuming that I get super nauseous. … Read more
[ad_1] When you think of fatigue, perhaps you imagine a sucky night’s sleep or a bout of jet lag—something that typically vanishes after some shut-eye. But unlike feeling tired, fatigue is something else entirely: In a health context, it’s an extreme lack of energy to the point that it’s hard to live your life. According … Read more
[ad_1] While UV radiation can indeed cause mutations in DNA, not everyone who’s spent a lot of unprotected time outside develops skin cancer—nor does everyone accrue the same level of damage from the sun’s rays (or a tanning bed’s UV bulbs), Dr. Nazarian explains. Your body has mechanisms in place that help to repair that … Read more
[ad_1] Donovan says she also recommends avoiding going down the rabbit hole because you might be led further into the weeds by straight-up misinformation. “Getting medical information off of some random blog or Facebook leads to disaster,” Donovan says—it only stands to increase your anxiety and confusion over what your symptoms could mean. Not googling … Read more