7 Random Health Issues That Can Actually Be Caused by Stress

SELFCares Newsletter, October 11th, 2017 SELFCares About... Taking Care of Yourself [6 Breast Things That Are Completely Normal—And When You Should Worry]( If you are unable to see the message below, [click here to view.]( [SELF Cares]( [a young woman relaxes on the sofa and watches a film with a bowl of soup] [stethoscope] This week, we're talking about... Taking Care of Yourself Remember when sick days meant staying home from school, watching The Price Is Right, and eating canned soup with an obscene amount of crackers? There's something nostalgic about it, even though, at the time, you were miserable. Maybe it's because now, as adults with responsibilities and jobs, there is literally nothing fun about taking a sick day. Despite the seemingly unlimited health advice on the internet, the fact is, no matter how healthy you try to be, our bodies are complicated and confusing and unpredictable. We can do everything we're supposed to do—eat well, sleep enough, move a lot—and still not be immune to a virus, a chronic illness, or a disease. Making health a priority can feel frustratingly difficult, but we have to keep doing it. That's because even when we're stressed or busy, taking care of ourselves will always help. Being good to your body and mind—whatever that looks like for you at this moment—is an invaluable way to invest in yourself. Maybe that means taking a sick day when you really need it, or maybe it means taking a mental health day to watch The Price Is Right with some soup and crackers, just because. You do you. [Casey Gueren @caseygueren, Health Director]( [a collection of sex toys]( [13 Sex Toys That Can Take Your Masturbation to New Levels]( Listen, taking care of yourself can mean a lot of different things, and feeling pleasure is absolutely one way to define that. [CHECK THEM OUT]( Advertisement [advertisement]( [Powered by LiveIntent]( [AdChoices]( [two lemons side by side]( [6 Breast Things That Are Completely Normal—and When You Should Worry]( This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I'm aiming to support the people in my life who are already very aware of the impact of breast cancer. Then, I'm going to make sure I take a solid inventory of what's going on in my own bra so that I can better spot any changes. [LEARN MORE]( [a hairbrush with strands of hair stuck in it]( [7 Random Health Issues That Can Actually Be Caused by Stress]( I'm stressed, you're stresed, we're all stressed. But learning that stress doesn't exist independently of my body—that it can really mess with me in other ways—has made me more determined than ever to chill the eff out. [KNOW THE SYMPTOMS]( [advertisement]( [Powered by LiveIntent]( [AdChoices]( [woman on knees doing a rainbow leg move]( [A 5-Move, Boredom-Busting Butt Workout From Celebrity Trainer Lacey Stone]( Working out doesn't need to be a whole thing every time you do it. After getting over a cold last week (ugh) I wanted a quick and simple workout to get me back at it, and this was perfect. PS—that rainbow move will make your butt burn. [GET THE WORKOUT]( [and IUD]( [Are Doctors Underestimating the Pain of IUD Insertion?]( This story had a lot of our followers talking on Facebook, and for good reason: We shouldn't feel embarrassed to speak up about pain—whether it's associated with a medical procedure or a chronic condition. And our health care providers should be listening. [READ MORE]( [advertisement]( [Powered by LiveIntent]( [AdChoices]( [43 Healthy Chicken Breast Recipes That Are Far From Boring]( I'm trying to cook more than I order takeout, since it's an obvious way to cut back on processed, sodium-loaded food. My go-to is dressing up a chicken breast with whatever sounds good at the time, so I'm super excited to try these recipes. (Hummus crusted chicken?!) [GET COOKIN']( [Pistachio-Crusted Chicken Salad]( Sharing Is Caring! Forward this newsletter to your friends! Got this from a friend? [Sign Up Here]( [instagram]( [Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy Policy]( Sent from Condé Nast, 1 World Trade Center, New York, NY 10001, attn: Email Coordinator Copyright © 2017 Condé Nast.