SELF
Cover Story
It’s Nia Long’s Moment—Again
She helped define the ’90s. She’s still defining herself.
By Zeba BlayPhotography by Emmanuel Sanchez Monsalve
Healthy Eating
The Heart-Healthy Superfood Combo You Should Eat Every Day
It’s easy to incorporate into any meal—and you may already have it at home.
By Lauren Manaker, MS, RDN, LD, CLEC, CPT
Sleep
Trying to Recover From Sleep Debt? This Type of Exercise May Help
Don’t worry, it involves a very low time commitment.
By Erica Sloan
Health
- Health
Want to Live Longer? Start Flossing Your Teeth
There's a real link between the two, research says.By Michele Ross - Weight Management
For Some Women, Weight Loss Drugs Are a Secret They Keep From Their Partners
“If my husband found out, it would just be a series of lectures.”By Rebecca Flint Marx - Weight Management
How Taking a GLP-1 Could Affect Your Bone Health
Plus, expert-backed tips for protecting your bones.By Jenny McCoy, C.P.T. - Health Conditions
Can You Actually ‘Boost’ Your Metabolism?
Forget everything you think you know about apple cider vinegar and cold plunges.By Christina Stiehl - Allergies
How to Find Relief From Allergy Headaches, Spring’s Under-the-Radar Offender
A runny nose and irritated eyes aren’t the only pollen indicators for some.By Erica Sloan - Health
Can Swapping Out Your Plasma Slow the Aging Process?
Experts say to hold off on the Benjamin Button hype.By Rachel Reiff Ellis - Mental Health
After Losing My Son, I Didn't Want to Be ‘Strong’
During Black Maternal Health Week, we must discuss what it means to live after trauma, preventable harm, and indescribable loss, says Mielle founder Monique Rodriguez.By Monique Rodriguez - Mental Health
Having ‘Boring’ Conversations Is Actually Really Good for You
They can have a big impact on your health.By Korin Miller - Health
Everyone Wants This Unapproved Weight Loss Drug—And Some Have Found a Way to Get It
Retatrutide is hailed as a game changer, but experts caution against taking any medication that is still being tested.By Korin Miller - Health
CoQ10 Supplements for Longevity? Here’s What the Science Says
The antioxidant is trending because of how it supports our cells’ critical energy-makers, mitochondria.By Erica Sloan
Fitness
- Workouts
Incline Walking vs. Running: What’s the Better Workout?
The answer depends on your goals, fitness level, and how hard you're ready to push your body.By Ciara Lucas, C.P.T., R.R.C.A. - Nutrition
7 Foods That’ll Speed Up Muscle Recovery, According to Fitness Experts
Your diet can play a big role in keeping soreness at bay—here’s what to eat to bounce back better.By Caroline Tien - Workouts
A Beginner Strength Training Workout for People on GLP-1s
Combat muscle loss with this seven-move routine.By Jenny McCoy, C.P.T. - Workouts
3 Strength Exercises for Better Knee Stability
Protect your joint with these simple moves.By Jenny McCoy, C.P.T. - Weight Management
On a GLP-1? This Is the Workout Plan That Helps You Keep Muscle
Physical activity is crucial when you’re taking this medication.By Jenny McCoy, C.P.T. - Fitness
Kim Kardashian Swears By These Exercises, According to Her Trainer
Her go-to routine builds strength, stability, and longevity.By Ciara Lucas, C.P.T., R.R.C.A. - Weight Management
How GLP-1s Are Quietly Reshaping Gym Culture
These medications could be one reason why weight room floors seem busier than ever.By Caitlin Carlson - Fitness
Why You Get Side Stitches—and Quick Fixes that Help
They don’t have to ruin your workouts.By Jenny McCoy, C.P.T. - Workouts
20 Low-Impact Cardio Moves That Are Gentle on Your Joints
All of the sweat, none of the jumping.20 slidesBy Jenny McCoy, C.P.T. - Fitness
14 Mobility Moves Anyone Over 35 Should Add to Their Day
Your aching hips, tight hammies, and barking back are begging for these.14 slidesBy Jenny McCoy, C.P.T. and Ciara Lucas, C.P.T., R.R.C.A.
Nutrition
- Healthy Eating
7 Tips for Building a Healthy Diet With Canned, Frozen, and Packaged Goods
You don’t necessarily have to rely on the fresh stuff to craft a nutritious meal.By Caroline Tien - Nutrition
What Is ‘Fiber Training’—And Why Should You Be Doing It?
Slow and steady wins the race.By Caroline Tien - Nutrition
6 Supplements Doctors Actually Take
Physicians say they can fill in nutritional gaps when necessary, but there are some caveats.By Caroline Tien - Nutrition
Fiber vs. Probiotics: What’s Best for Your Gut?
One may matter more than you think.By Michele Ross - Cooking
How Many Times Can You Safely Reheat Food?
We’re breaking down the theory that you can delay food poisoning with a zap in the microwave.By Audrey Bruno - Healthy Eating
You’re Probably Eating More Fat and Calories Than the Label Says—Here’s Why
The David protein bar lawsuit brought up an important nutritional loophole.By Korin Miller - Healthy Eating
7 Reasons Why You Might Feel Hungry After Eating
And what you can do about each of them.By Caroline Tien - Mental Health
Why Stress Can Cause Bloating—And 6 Tips for Overcoming It
You might be able to get ahead of your gut-brain axis.By Caroline Tien - Healthy Eating
Why Perimenopause Can Make You Ravenous—And What to Do About It
Changes in your appetite can be a natural side effect of this life stage—but that doesn’t make them any less jarring.By Caroline Tien - Weight Management
If You Want to Lose Weight, Try a Boring Diet
New research turns on conventional wisdom.By Korin Miller
Motherhood
- Pregnancy & Parenthood
Surrogacy Nearly Destroyed Our Marriage. It Also Brought Us Back
We thought finding the right carrier would be the hardest part. We were wrong.By Kristina Kasparian - Pregnancy & Parenthood
Can You Fix Your Baby Belly a Decade After Giving Birth?
I long suspected I had diastasis recti and wondered if there was anything I could still do about it.By Ronnie Koenig - Life
What Actually Happens When Women Spend Days in Complete Silence
Silent retreats offer what life rarely does: real quiet—and a reset you can’t find at home.By Jenna Ryu - Health
ADHD Diagnoses Rise in Moms of Preschoolers, but Why?
New research uncovers a shocking trend.By Korin Miller - Pregnancy & Parenthood
What I Wish I Knew Before My Mommy Makeover
Be prepared for “drop and fluff,” among other things.By Dory Zayas - Life
6 Signs It’s Time to Leave Your Toxic Mom Group, According to Therapists
They’ve been, ahem, in the news lately.By Korin Miller - Op-Ed
‘Wicked’ Forced Me to Have a Conversation I Hoped My Daughters Could Avoid
My girls came for the magic and music. Instead, they noticed something else entirely.By Jessica Shyba - Life
3 Ways I Turned My Midlife Crisis Into a Second Chance
Letting go of “having it all” was the best decision I ever made.By Catalina Margulis - Fitness
Megan Roup Wants You to Be a Little More Selfish
Parenthood—like exercise—is not all or nothing, the fitness founder says.By Korin Miller
Life & Love
- Travel
Single Women Deserve Honeymoons Too—Here’s How to Plan One
The we-moon is the girls trip we should all be taking.By Jessica Cruel - Dating
7 Subtle Signs You’re Dating for Validation, Not Connection
What it looks like when you’re chasing attention—and how to break the cycle.By Hana Hong - Asking for a Friend
Are You the ‘Fringe Friend’ of Your Group?
A psychologist offers three ways to spot your place in the hierarchy.By Jenna Ryu - Sex
How to Have Great Sex in Your 60s
“I had my first real orgasm—that I didn’t have to fake—at 61.”By Jenna Ryu - Sports
Meet the WNBA's Next Class of Rookies
From draft night to rookie season goals, the 2026 class is entering the league at a major turning point.By Ciara Lucas, C.P.T., R.R.C.A. - Asking for a Friend
5 Signs You’re in a One-Sided Friendship
Always reaching out first? It might be more than just bad timing.By Jenna Ryu - Dating
The Happiest Women in Their 70s Are Single
Once seen as a last resort, life without a husband is gaining new appeal.By Jenna Ryu - Sex Love
Are GLP-1 Drugs Quietly Changing Our Sex Lives?
Here’s everything we know so far.By Gabrielle Kassel - Health
Your Marital Status May Raise Your Cancer Risk—Experts Explain Why
Here’s what doctors want you to take away from the new study.By Korin Miller - Dating
Is ‘Parallel Life Syndrome’ Sabotaging Your Relationship?
Experts say it’s a surprisingly common spark killer. Here’s how to fix it before it’s too late.By Jenna Ryu
Cover Interviews
- Cover Story
Lili Reinhart Is Fighting for Her Health—and Yours
The actor has been navigating a medical mystery privately for years. She’s finally ready to talk about it.By Julia SullivanPhotography by Jason Kim - Cover Story
Tracee Ellis Ross Is Happy, Thanks
“I didn’t need a man to build the life I wanted.”By Jessica CruelPhotography by Heather Hazzan - Sports
How Azzi Fudd Became Basketball's Princess
One of college basketball’s brightest stars is headed for the WNBA.By Jordan RobinsonPhotography by César Buitrago - Cover Story
Brittany Snow’s Second Act
Brittany Snow thought she would never work again. Now, she’s in three of the year’s biggest hits.By Hannah Dylan PasternakPhotography by Pat Martin - Cover Story
Olivia Munn on Her Surrogacy: ‘I Needed to Go This Route’
The actor is confident in her “aggressive” approach to breast cancer treatment—even if it meant she couldn't carry her second child, Méi.By Danielle Pergament Photography by James Emmerman