When I moved to Italy in 2024, one of the first things I noticed was the very particular way Italian nonne, or grandmas, live. They walk everywhere, frequently across the city, without any assistance.

Knee stability exercises probably aren’t top of mind when you hit the gym. But having stable knees is super important in a bunch of different scenarios—from running a marathon to climbing the stairs ...

Your 30s and 40s are what some would consider the best years of your life. You’re no longer “figuring it out,” but you aren’t “old” by society’s ageist standards either. It should be a sweet ...

There’s a common misconception that only men need to worry about heart disease, but the truth is, women face an equally serious risk. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United ...

I’m a lesbian who loves gay romance. And no, not just stories about queer women—although of course, those too—but also gay male media. My girlfriend and I have binged the likes of Young Royals, Fellow ...

If the idea of strength training once conjured young men thrusting a barbell or popping out pullups, the tides have since turned: Lifting, even lifting heavy, has finally gained cultural cachet among ...

Women are at much greater risk of dementia than men—as many as two thirds of people in the US with Alzheimer’s disease are women—and likely for a mix of reasons that experts are still parsing out. One ...

SELF’s editor in chief, Jessica Cruel, calls this Dagne Dover backpack “the GOAT of travel” because it has 10 pockets to hold chargers and snacks, a trolley sleeve to slip onto a suitcase, and a ...

The TikTok-viral Restore 3 turned one SELF editor's sleep schedule on its head (in the good way). “In one month, it worked so well that I actually started waking up five minutes before my alarm went ...

A playful rivalry is one thing. But if you’ve got a competitive friend who’s seemingly determined to outshine you or bring you down…that sounds more like a secret hater than a companion. Of course, ...

When it comes to effectively moisturizing your dried-out body and face, you might be overlooking one important step: figuring out whether you’re dealing with dry skin versus dehydrated skin. They may ...

There is no one-size-fits-all way to recharge—for some people, it might look like going for a run with their music blasting; to others, it could mean settling into bed early to leave time for reading.