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It might look like acne, but they’re not the same thing.
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Put a spring in your step.
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Take It From a Dancer: Ballet Flats Are Out, Ballerina Sneakers Are In
Swan Lake, meet sidewalks.
By Sarah Felbin
Can Heavy Drinking Actually Hurt Your Brain?
Alcohol’s effects extend well beyond your hangover the next day.
By Brittany Risher
13 Ways to Turn a Plate of Pasta Into a High-Protein Dinner
The pastabilities are endless with these quick-yet-satisfying adds.
By Audrey Bruno
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Shopping now could save a little $$ later.
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5 Signs Your ‘Friend’ Is Secretly Competing With You
Watch out for someone who’s always turning the spotlight away from you…and back on themselves.
By Jenna Ryu
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.
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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
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.
By Alisa Hrustic
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Expert-approved pairs that feel comfy and fit great.
By Sara Coughlin