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The Emotional Toll of Chronic Back Pain

As four women explain, living with ongoing discomfort is so much more than a physical burden.

7 Things That Can Cause Heavy Bleeding During Your Period

If you’re going through pads like they’re Kleenex, this might be why.

I Had Shingles During Pregnancy. It Taught Me an Important Lesson in Letting Go

Summer House alum Ashley McAtee shares how the illness was a “really big wake-up call.”

Do Postpartum Belly Bands and Wraps Actually Help With Core Recovery?

Experts break down what these products can—and can’t—do for you after giving birth.

Wondering If It’s Time to Stop Taking Your Antidepressant? Read This First

A few signs can help you determine if you’re ready to start the taper.

4 Signs Your Bad Memory Could Be Linked to Something Serious

There’s a reason you’re so scatterbrained when you’re stressed.

So You Lost Your Contact Lens in Your Eye. Here’s Exactly What to Do

It’s not going to roll back into your brain, promise.

‘Pulse’ Actor Jessy Yates on Connecting With Her Body and the Importance of Seeing Disabled People on Screen

“When we don’t see disability in the media, how do we ever normalize an entire group of people?”

5 Women with Ulcerative Colitis Share What Helps Them Stay Mentally Strong

“I’ve been forced to learn how resilient I am.”

Here’s How to Tell If You Might Have an Ovarian Cyst Like Hailey Bieber

Ob-gyns share the symptoms that can signal this common type of growth.

My Eating Disorder Made Pregnancy Almost Impossible—and It’s Still Messing With Me Postpartum

Seven months after my daughter’s birth, I’m still working to shift my focus and embrace the new skin I’m in.

7 Women Share Their Tips for Dealing With Perimenopause Symptoms

Here’s what worked for them during this hormonal roller-coaster ride.

‘I Got Shingles at 35. These Are the Early Symptoms My Doctors Missed’

The infection can show up in unexpected ways before a rash appears.

How to Sleep More Easily With Axial Spondyloarthritis

Nighttime pain is common with this condition, but there are things you can do to feel a lot more comfortable.

Grieving My Father’s Death Left Me in Physical Pain. Turns Out, That’s Pretty Normal

No one prepared me for the way grief might affect my body, not just my mind.

6 Little Things Therapists Do to Stay Calm When Everything Feels Uncertain

Yes, even mental health pros have to actively cope with all the chaos that’s going on in the world.

Can Heavy Drinking Actually Hurt Your Brain?

Alcohol’s effects extend well beyond your hangover the next day.

Olivia Munn’s Breast Cancer Treatment Put Her Into ‘Surgical Menopause’—Here’s What That Means

Hot flashes, cold chills, thinning hair—SELF’s April cover star is detailing what happened after having her ovaries removed.

How to Soothe a Shingles Rash If the Pain Is Making You Miserable

These expert tips can help you stay comfortable as the infection runs its course.

I Had Postpartum Preeclampsia Like Meghan Markle. Here’s What It Was Like

It was a hard diagnosis to wrap my head around as a first-time mom.

Here's How to Heal Your Gut After Taking Antibiotics

Your GI tract can sometimes be an unintended victim of these life-saving meds.

Can Tongue Scraping Really Cure Bad Breath?

Dentists break down the potential benefits of the ancient practice.

Spring Allergies Are Back…With a Vengeance. Here’s How to Deal

It’s not your imagination: Pollen season is creeping earlier and getting worse.

How to Make Traveling With Ulcerative Colitis a Little Less Stressful

Here’s how one person makes it work and still has fun exploring.