Health Conditions
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Welcome to Feel Well, an empathetic, trustworthy place to get practical, conversational advice about health conditions. Our content is grounded in science: Authoritative medical experts, who have a deep well of knowledge of the topic at hand, weigh in on every story. As an added layer of expertise, our Medical Advisory Board, a dedicated team of health care professionals, also reviews content for accuracy. Whenever possible, we elevate the voices of real people living with health conditions. Whether you have migraine, psoriasis, heart failure, eczema, diabetes, or any other health condition, you can rely on SELF for positive, inclusive, authoritative, and genuinely helpful tips.
COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
What Does Competing With COVID Do to an Athlete’s Body?
Pushing through to win a medal may feel worth it in the moment. But there are real risks.
Health
3 Ways to Unclog a Miserably Stuffy Nose
If allergies, a cold, or something else has you blocked, don’t just try to blow through it.
Cold and Flu
Here’s How the Flu Can Lead to Serious Heart Problems
If you have certain risk factors, you might want to be extra careful about this virus.
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Migraine
Here’s Why We Don’t Say Someone ‘Has a Migraine’
Language matters when it comes to chronic conditions.
RSV
What You Really Need to Know About the RSV Vaccine for Fall 2024
If you’re pregnant, have a baby, or are 60+, you should be paying attention to this virus.
Condition Spotlight
RSV
This virus sometimes seems like a cold, but it can get bad—fast—for a lot of people.
Cold and Flu
Protect yourself from these common respiratory viruses.
COVID-19
Here’s what we’ve learned about SARS-CoV-2, the novel coronavirus.
Long COVID
These post-viral symptoms are still a puzzle, but we know more about the pieces.
Migraine
Migraine pain can include more than just a throbbing headache.
MEDICAL ADVISORY BOARD
Health
A Doctor Told Me the Whooshing in My Ear Would Just Go Away. I Actually Had a Brain Tumor
“I was told to use Flonase.”
Weight Management
What ‘10,000 Steps a Day’ Gets Right (and Wrong) About Health and Weight
For starters, you don’t have to hit five digits to see benefits.
Health
There Are Many Types of Obesity, Says This GLP-1 Expert
A renowned physician-scientist says treatment is not one-size-fits-all.
Menopause
Itchy Ears, Anxiety, Joint Pain—8 Subtle Perimenopause Symptoms You Should Know
Prepare yourself for some unexpected effects.
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Weight Management
The 5 Worst Things You Can Do While Taking a GLP-1 for Weight Loss
According to doctors, making a misstep is easier than you may think.
Nutrition
7 Subtle Signs Your Gut Microbiome Is Asking for Help
Diarrhea and bloating aren’t the only clues.
Health
6 Foods All Women Should Eat for Heart Health
Plus, what to avoid for a bigger cardiovascular boost.
Infertility
I Have a Child, and Now I Can’t Seem to Have Another
No one talks about the overwhelming grief—and guilt—of secondary infertility.
Weight Management
I'm an RD—Here Are 4 Things I Told My Family Member Before They Started a GLP-1
These will help you build a supportive foundation for the body.
Cancer
Cancer Is on the Rise—but More People Are Surviving Even the Deadliest Kinds
Some cancers are now a chronic disease rather than a death sentence, especially for women.
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Health
Serena Williams on Taking a GLP-1: ‘I Feel Like I’m Back’
The GOAT says we shouldn’t be shamed about what helps us feel better in our bodies.
Weight Management
I’m a Dietitian Taking a GLP-1. These Are My Go-To Simple Meals
These medications changed not only my appetite, but the entire way I think about food, hunger, and self-care.
Cold and Flu
This Is How Long It Takes to Recover From the Super Flu, According to Doctors
The flu is a serious illness, and recovery can take time.
Sexual & Reproductive Health
What Is ‘Menopause Massage’ And Why Are We Not All Doing This?
A rubdown just might offer the relief so many women in this stage are seeking.
Diarrhea
3 Things to Do When Traveler’s Diarrhea Is Ruining Your Life
Read this before you toss back the Imodium.
Weight Management
A Wegovy Pill Was Just Approved. Your 5 Top Questions, Answered
It’s the first oral GLP-1 medication approved for weight loss.
Mental Health
GLP-1s Quieted My Migraines but Awakened Something Darker
I’d sworn I was done chasing smallness as a virtue. How am I back here again?
Mental Health
I’m a Therapist and a Recovering High-Functioning Alcoholic
Success and addiction are not mutually exclusive.
Cold and Flu
This Year’s Flu Is Different. Doctors Explain the Symptoms
Just in time for the holidays too.
Menopause
What Ob-Gyns Think About the First Libido-Boosting Pill Approved for Use After Menopause
The drug was previously only indicated for premenopausal women, leaving those in midlife without a solution.
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Health
The One Thing That Reliably Kills Norovirus and How to Keep it From Spreading in Your Home
Unfortunately, the bug is resistant to most disinfectants and hand sanitizers.
Heart Disease
More Young Women Are Having Heart Attacks—and It’s Not for the Reasons You Think
Distinct risk factors, causes, and symptoms in this group pose a unique threat.
Healthy Eating
5 Dietitians With IBS Share the Meals That Get Them Through Busy Weeks
These are the simple, satisfying meals they rely on when they're swamped.
Pregnancy
What Expectant Moms Need to Know About Newborn Hep B Shots
The American Academy of Pediatrics strongly recommends newborns get the vaccine right after birth.
Sexual & Reproductive Health
I Begged My Ob-Gyn for Hormone Therapy—Even Though I Never Had a Hot Flash
My friends described it as a “fountain of youth,” and I wanted in.
