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What ‘10,000 Steps a Day’ Gets Right (and Wrong) About Health and Weight
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.
There Are Many Types of Obesity, Says This GLP-1 Expert
Health

There Are Many Types of Obesity, Says This GLP-1 Expert

A renowned physician-scientist says treatment is not one-size-fits-all.
The 5 Worst Things You Can Do While Taking a GLP-1 for Weight Loss
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.
I'm an RD&-Here Are 4 Things I Told My Family Member Before They Started a GLP-1
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.
Serena Williams on Taking a GLP-1: ‘I Feel Like I’m Back’
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.
I’m a Dietitian Taking a GLP-1. These Are My Go-To Simple Meals
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.
A Wegovy Pill Was Just Approved. Your 5 Top Questions, Answered
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.
GLP-1s Quieted My Migraines but Awakened Something Darker
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?
Meet Type 1.5 Diabetes&-the Overlooked Condition More Common in People Over 30
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.
Can You Ask If Someone’s Taking a GLP-1?
Weight Management

Can You Ask If Someone’s Taking a GLP-1?

Here’s what not to say—and how not to say it.
Here’s Exactly How Much Protein to Eat If You’re on a GLP-1
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.
17 Easy Ways to Get a Little More Fiber Every Day
Food

17 Easy Ways to Get a Little More Fiber Every Day

No need to overhaul your diet or take a bunch of supplements.
10 High-Fiber Fruits to Make Breakfasts, Lunches, and Standalone Snacks More Filling
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.
5 Low-Sugar Diabetes-Friendly Desserts You’ll Want to Make on Repeat
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.
People With PCOS Are Taking GLP-1s for Their Symptoms. Here’s What to Know
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.
How Should SELF Talk About Weight in the Age of Ozempic?
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.
Remi Bader Chose Herself
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?”
The Science on Weight and Health Is More Complicated Than You Think
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.
Here’s How COVID Can Trigger Type 1 Diabetes and Other Autoimmune Conditions
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.