5 Common Myths About Cervical Cancer I Learned the Hard Way

"Cervical cancer is rare in the U.S. because the Pap works," Dr. McNally tells SELF. "Among gynecologic cancers, the cervix ...

There’s a Link Between Sugar Substitutes and Cognitive Decline—Here’s What You Need to Know

In a study published in the scientific journal Neurology in fall 2025, researchers found that consuming higher amounts of several common sugar substitutes was linked to accelerated cognitive decline ...

How Often You Poop Reveals a Lot About Your Health, Study Shows

While talking about poop is considered taboo in pop culture, it’s a consistent activity in your life—that no one wants to ...

The Workout That’s More Efficient Than Walking or Running

At its core, cycling is more energy-efficient because it cuts down on wasted energy. When you run, every step is an impact on the pavement (or treadmill). You swing your arms for momentum, brake ...

The 6 Biggest Mistakes You’re Making on Dating Apps

Photos are the first thing we look at when we receive a ‘like’ or decide to swipe right. While a bio and prompts are arguably more important, we get to these after our split-second decision to match, ...

Is Your Skin Health Linked to Dementia?

No matter how much you try to hide your age, your skin often gives you away. The fine lines. The dryness. The spots that seem to appear overnight. Entire industries are built on the promise that ...

When’s the Best Time to Shower: Morning or Night?

Time of day is less important here than the way in which you shower. “While some may recommend night showers to remove irritants and pollutants from the day, it’s more important to limit showers to 5 ...

Dispatch From Milano Cortina: How a SELF Editor Spent 7 Days at the Winter Olympics

9:45 p.m.: The second of the Blade Angels, Isabeau Levito, takes her position. “She’s literally an ice princess,” Oksana ...

‘Adult Sleep Training’ Is on the Rise. Here’s Who It’s for—and How to Do It

I felt like I could sleep for days if I had the chance.” While she was initially skeptical of the treatment—an evidence-based ...

Do You Wake Up at the Same Time Every Night? Here’s Why

We all wake up very briefly between sleep cycles, which last about 90 minutes, and typically “don’t know it’s happening and go right back to sleep,” Shelby Harris, PsyD, DBSM, a clinical psychologist ...

Why You Feel Hungrier Before Your Period—and What to Do About It

It’s a phenomenon so prevalent it’s practically a punchline: Women get hangry when Aunt Flo comes to town. To be more ...
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Daylight Saving 2026: How to Make Losing an Hour of Sleep Feel Less Awful

Daylight saving time stirs up a lot of mixed feelings: You’ll kiss the dreary afternoon darkness and early sunsets goodbye—but you’ll also lose an hour of precious sleep when the clocks spring forward ...