Astaxanthin: How One Nutrient Can Support Your Brain, Heart, Vision, and Skin
“Eating the rainbow” is more than just a trend to get Instagram-worthy photos at every meal. Vibrant and bright foods contain various phytonutrients that help your body in a number of ways, often thanks to their antioxid
Hiking with Plantar Fasciitis Doesn’t Have to Hurt—These Boots Prove It
Anyone who deals with plantar fasciitis knows the pain that can come from wearing ill-fitting shoes—and that discomfort can be even worse when you’re trying to get through a challenging hike in a bad pair of boots. Since
Plantar Fasciitis Relief Starts with These Podiatrist-Approved Shoes
If you deal with heel and arch pain related to plantar fasciitis, then you know the struggle of trying to find comfortable footwear. While no pair is perfect, the best shoes for plantar fasciitis can help relieve the tension
I Found Running Belts With Tons of Pockets That Actually Stay in Place
All products are independently selected by our editors. If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission. Confession: I used to completely avoid running belts. The first couple I tried slid up my waist and bounced ar
7 Pairs of Yoga Pants We’re Wearing from Brunch to the Gym
I’m only 29, so imagine my surprise when I realized that I’d witnessed a trend come into fashion, disappear into oblivion, and then reemerge under a new name years later. I’m talking about yoga pants (or as Gen Z likes
9 Oh-So-Comfy Slip-On Sneakers That Podiatrists Love
A neighborhood walk is all fun and games—until you trip on your untied shoe laces and go flying down the pavement in front of seemingly everyone you know. Maybe you’re over trying to unravel seemingly bulletproof knots, o
The Beginner’s Guide to All the Different Cardio Machines at Your Gym
From recumbent bikes to curved treadmills, there’s a tool for every fitness level, capability, and goal. Amanda K Bailey Whenever you walk into a new gym, one space inevitably catches the eye: the main floor, filled with ca
Quiz: Find Your Dream Active Recovery Day Activity
Keep your eyes peeled: In a few short weeks, SELF will launch our brand-new Learn to Love Running Program! This plan will meet you where you are, giving you all the tools you need to start running—and find a new, lifelong h
UConn Basketball Star Paige Bueckers Does This One Stretch Before She Goes to Bed
In SELF’s Sleeping With… series, we ask people from different career paths, backgrounds, and stages of life how they make sleep magic happen. At just 23 years old, Paige Bueckers has already cemented herself as a force in
This 15-Second Stretch Is the Mobility Move Your Back Has Been Aching For
Sphinx pose might not be the most well-known yoga posture out there—chances are, moves like plank, downward dog, and child’s pose more readily come to mind—but it’s really got a lot to offer, especially for anyone wan