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If you’ve ever dealt with an achy back, cranky knees, or post-workout soreness that just won’t quit, the best topical pain relief creams can be a total game-changer — fast relief, no pills required. These topical formulas work in different ways (think cooling menthol, warming capsaicin, or inflammation-fighting ingredients), so knowing what to look for can help you zero in on the right match for your body and your pain. Texture and scent matter, too, because nobody wants a greasy residue or an overpowering smell lingering all day. To make it easy, we tested top options and tapped medical experts…
If you tried hopping on TikTok Sunday, you might have noticed something odd: the app wasn’t working. Outages happen, of course, as anyone who has Verizon can attest. But in the moment, theories were flying left and right. TikTok had just officially moved into U.S. control, leading some to speculate that the outage had something to do with this change in ownership. As one user put it, “TikTok being down days after the people they were forced to sell to take it over does not feel like a coincidence.” As it happens, it does appear that the changing of the…
Do you ever feel like your body is just… off? ❌ Tired for no reason. ❌ Moody. ❌ Anxious. ❌ Not sleeping well. ❌ Low energy. ❌ Low libido. ❌ Brain fog. ❌ Cravings. ❌ Weight that won’t budge. Most people blame stress. Aging. Hormones. Life. But what if there was one nutrient quietly affecting all of those things at the same time? There is. Vitamin D. And here’s the part most people don’t know: Vitamin D doesn’t just act like a vitamin… It acts like a hormone regulator. Vitamin D receptors are found in your endocrine glands and throughout…
Deep within your GI tract, there lives an active community of microorganisms known as your “gut microbiome.” Despite their small size, they wield enormous power over your mind and body—so caring for them is integral to keeping you functioning at your best.Poor gut microbiome health can manifest in a whole bunch of different ways, including skin issues, weight gain, sleep disturbances, chronic fatigue, anxiety and depression, difficulty concentrating, and frequent bouts of illness, as SELF has previously reported. In fact, your gut microbiome is so embedded in your overall well-being that it likely plays a role in every kind of…
When was the last time you thought about how your eyes feel? If you’re one of the 16.4 million Americans with dry eye, it’s probably always on your mind. Dry eye disease, after all, doesn’t just cause discomfort. It’s a chronic inflammatory condition1 with ripple effects beyond dryness and irritation.
Key Takeaways Mushroom coffee is a mix of powdered medicinal mushrooms and coffee.Research is limited, but mushroom coffee may offer benefits like improved cognition, energy, immune support, sleep, and stress resilience.Mushroom coffee may cause side effects or drug interactions, so check with a healthcare provider before trying. I’ve been a daily coffee drinker since I was 13. Over the years, I have tried a seemingly endless variety of brews—classic drip, pumpkin spice lattes, flat whites, oat milk lattes, and even CBD-infused concoctions. They’ve all had their moments, but I always return to my tried-and-true: regular drip coffee, two sugar substitutes,…
When January arrives, King Arthur captures the attention of bakers and home cooks with its annual “Recipe of the Year.” In 2024, the honor went to an ultra-soft chocolate chip cookie, followed by a big, bubbly focaccia in 2025. For 2026, the flour company is turning its focus to pizza. King Arthur has named Flaky Puff Crust Pizza its 2026 Recipe of the Year. A laminated dough sets this crust apart, creating flaky, buttery layers throughout. The recipe has already earned hundreds of reviews. One baker wrote, “The folds/laminations are incredibly satisfying, and the garlic-basil oil brings it over the…
Struggling with bunions? You’re not alone, and finding shoes that don’t worsen the pain can feel like trying to find the perfect pair of jeans — practically impossible. These bumps at the base of the big toe happen when the bones of your foot shift, pushing your big toe toward the smaller ones. The result? A painful bulge that not only causes major pain but also makes shoe shopping a serious challenge. Luckily, we found the best shoes for bunions that will finally keep you comfortable, whether you’re on your feet all day or working toward a 10k step goal.…
My grandmother was, unequivocally, the best cook I have ever known. Unfortunately, I knew her when I was still a picky kid with underdeveloped taste buds who avoided anything that even looked like a vegetable, so I didn’t take full advantage of all the dishes she made. Even at that stage, though, I knew that her food was something special. As I’ve gotten older and more knowledgeable about the culinary world, I’m that much more impressed at how she made things so delicious with such basic ingredients and techniques. This practice, of course, is the heart of most Pennsylvania Dutch…
Living with type 2 diabetes requires having a solid team to manage your care. While your primary care physician is your first line of defense, you may also see an endocrinologist on a regular basis “to optimize diabetes control, guide you with lifestyle changes, and monitor for any potential complications,” says Eiriny Eskander, MD, an endocrinologist at Diabetes and Endocrine Specialists in Encino, California.That said, it isn’t always easy to establish a rapport with specialists. Appointments can be hard to come by and often feel rushed. You may also feel frustrated if their recommendations don’t work as well as you’d…