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10 Protein Deficiency Symptoms to Be Aware Of
14/02/2022
Protein is one of your body’s essential building blocks—so it’s only natural to wonder if protein deficiency symptoms may develop if you don’t get enough in your daily diet.
You may already know that protein helps you build muscle and plays a key role in helping you feel full and satisfied throughout the day—but it does so much more than it’s typically given credit for...
These 7 Heart-Healthy Goals Could Also Keep Your Brain Healthier
14/02/2022
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), one person dies every 36 seconds from heart disease. That's a staggering statistic! And with heart disease being such a prevalent cause of death, there's good reason to take care of your ticker as much as possible. Some new research suggests another reason to add to our list: heart-healthy living can also help...
Dangerous Side Effects of Drinking a Whole Bottle of Wine
14/02/2022
We're sure you can recite 30 reasons to polish off that bottle of cabernet—you got a promotion… it's Friday… antioxidants and other benefits of wine! All can be argued, perhaps, but have you thought about the reasons you shouldn't drink a full bottle all by yourself (even if it's alongside friends)? And why it's much healthier to share the grape?
8 Sunday Reset Routines From Your Favorite Wellness Experts
11/02/2022
Here at SELF, we believe Sunday should be a designated reset day, dedicated solely to 18-step skin-care routines, color-coded planning that accounts for our every waking move, and, generally, the pursuit of becoming our best, truest, most exfoliated selves. Just kidding—while we admire #sundayreset TikTokers for their ambitious and entertaining self-care goals...
What Are the Warning Signs of Prediabetes?
11/02/2022
Recognizing the signs of prediabetes can make a major difference in preventing its progression to type 2 diabetes, a metabolic disorder that impacts up to 95% of the 37 million people living with diabetes in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Like many chronic conditions, type 2 diabetes is much easier to treat in its earliest stages, which is why being able to possibly prevent...
5 Best Juices to Slow Aging
11/02/2022
Juice can be a delicious way of packing in certain nutrients your body needs that you may not get on a daily basis. And not only does it taste great, but it's a quick and easy way to take your nutrients on the go!
Keeping in mind that some store-bought juice drinks can contain...
What Will The End of The Pandemic Actually Look Like?
10/02/2022
As we head into year three — yes, three — of the COVID-19 pandemic, many of us are still grappling with the idea that there will not be a quick and definite end to this situation. And we may, in fact, be living with the virus for quite some time as we transition into what experts are calling...
3 Health Benefits of Cilantro, According to a Nutritionist
10/02/2022
Сilantro—aka the leaves of the coriander plant—is a bright green herb commonly used in Mexican, Asian, and Middle Eastern cooking, as well as other cuisines around the globe. Apart from its somewhat citrusy, peppery flavor (to most people, anyway), cilantro is added to dishes for its potential health perks. Here's the lowdown on cilantro's benefits...
A Clean and Tidy Home Can Boost Your Mental Health—Here's Where to Start
10/02/2022
Some symptoms of depression are well known: lethargy, a loss of interest in things you once found enjoyable, hopelessness, and deep sadness. But there are other depression warning signs you may not be aware of: stacks of dirty dishes in the sink; a towering pile of unfolded laundry that you washed days ago; boxes, wrappers, and bags dotting the disheveled...
How to Deal With a Stress Migraine When Life Is, Well, Stressful
09/02/2022
It’s finally 2022, yet we’re still dealing with what feels like a 24/7 doom-and-gloom news cycle, a years-long global pandemic and its emotional burden, and everyday stressors, like work deadlines and child care, that aren’t going anywhere. Stress is a major part of our lives, and it shows...