When to Drink Electrolytes for Max Benefits, According to RDs
In tubs, tablets, and grab-and-go packets, electrolytes are having a moment. Whether you hear the ads on podcasts, eye them…
RFK Jr. Wants to Un-ban 14 Peptides. What Doctors Want You to Know
People have been talking about using peptides for health for a while. And while this…
When’s the Best Time to Shower: Morning or Night?
It’s common to think that your way of doing things is the best approach, from…
Dispatch From Milano Cortina: How a SELF Editor Spent 7 Days at the Winter Olympics
6 p.m.: For a lot of people, the best part of this Tuesday would have probably been interviewing Shaq, which…
Low on Vitamin D Right Now? Your Calcium Could Be Down Too
Here in the northern hemisphere, winter famously contributes to widespread vitamin D deficiency as sunlight exposure decreases. The trend is…
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Try These Exercises for Better Sex
When people think about exercising for better sex, they usually jump straight to Kegels. Sexual function requires muscle engagement, body…
Crying a Lot Is Good for You, Actually—Here’s What the Science Says About People Who Let the Tears Flow
I’m a big crier. The tears flow when I’m feeling sad. Or grateful. Or frustrated.…
Why Are Some Siblings Not Close?
“Siblings by chance, best friends by choice,” the cliché goes. But ask real people about…
How to Manage Your Money in a Season of Grief
Welcome to Money Rx, SELF’s monthly financial checkup that goes beyond the numbers. Each month,…
5 Best Deadlift Alternatives for Strength, Muscle Growth & Lower Back Pain Relief
Most of us have had our good days and bad days when it comes to…
Assisted Single-Leg RDL: The Best Hamstring Exercise for Strength, Balance, and Injury Prevention
Unilateral exercises like the single-leg Romanian Deadlift—aka the RDL— reduce muscle imbalances, strengthen stabilizer muscles,…
Zach Fowle’s Favorite Indoor Rowing Workouts Ahead of USRowing Indoor Championships
When he’s not living the suburban life—marketing job, wife, toddler, dog—Zach Fowle is strapped into…
Barbell Bent-Over Row Form Checklist: Build a Bigger Back Without Lower Back Pain
Lifters want to see gains sooner, but often blow past a vital part of the…
Structured Mobility Training for Endurance Athletes: The Recovery Strategy That Boosts Performance
For endurance athletes and HYROX competitors, piling on more training volume often feels like the…
How the ‘Friendship Shelf’ Theory Can Help You Identify Toxic Friends
My friend said that dialing into this approach allowed her to view friendship as ever-evolving,…
Going to the Same Place Over and Over Again Is Really Good for You, Actually
Almost every Friday, my best friend and I head to our local pizza restaurant, slide…
Are Leg Extensions Bad for Your Knees? The Truth About Quad Growth, ACL Stress, and Knee Health
When I first started out as a certified trainer, experienced trainers would oftentimes warn me…
