Metabolic Health

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.
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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.

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.
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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.
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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?

Diabetes
Meet Type 1.5 Diabetes—the Overlooked Condition More Common in People Over 30
It can look like type 2 diabetes, but it’s an autoimmune disease that eventually requires insulin.

Weight Management
Can You Ask If Someone’s Taking a GLP-1?
Here’s what not to say—and how not to say it.

Weight Management
Here’s Exactly How Much Protein to Eat If You’re on a GLP-1
It may take more than you think to prevent dangerous loss of muscle mass.

Food
17 Easy Ways to Get a Little More Fiber Every Day
No need to overhaul your diet or take a bunch of supplements.

Type 2 Diabetes
5 Diabetes-Friendly Breakfasts That Will Keep You Satisfied Until Lunch
Skip the blood sugar spikes with these recipes created by a registered dietitian.
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Nutrition
10 High-Fiber Fruits to Make Breakfasts, Lunches, and Standalone Snacks More Filling
Some types pack more of this vital nutrient than others—so we asked dietitians which offer maximum bang for your buck.

Type 2 Diabetes
5 Low-Sugar Diabetes-Friendly Desserts You’ll Want to Make on Repeat
Created by a registered dietitian, these sweet treats keep nutritious ingredients front and center.

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
People With PCOS Are Taking GLP-1s for Their Symptoms. Here’s What to Know
The research is early-stage, but doctors are hopeful about the hormonal upsides of these weight-loss drugs.

Editor’s letter
How Should SELF Talk About Weight in the Age of Ozempic?
The body positivity movement failed. As a health brand, it’s our responsibility to shape what comes next.

Feature
Remi Bader Chose Herself
“It's a constant battle of: What do I do that's right? What do I do for everyone else? What do I do for me?”

Health
The Science on Weight and Health Is More Complicated Than You Think
There’s a lot that people—including health care professionals—get wrong about the connection.

COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
Here’s How COVID Can Trigger Type 1 Diabetes and Other Autoimmune Conditions
The virus can trick your body into attacking itself.