self-care
noun
: care for oneself
stroke victims capable of daily self-care
the necessity of busy working parents to take time for self-care
specifically
: health care provided by oneself often without the consultation of a medical professional
Over-the-counter (OTC) drugs are a common route for self-care, and consumers are eagerly using them … —
Alison Stein Wellner
—sometimes used before another noun Alison Stein Wellner At-home screening is one side of the burgeoning self-care movement … —Stephen Rae
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The wellness expert dishes on choosing a baby name and self-care postpartum.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 27 June 2024
Give yourself that self-care while the Pisces moon aligns with the Cancer sun.
—USA TODAY, 26 June 2024
From practical tips for self-care to discussions on breaking stigma around mental health, this discussion offers a roadmap for fostering wellness within ourselves and our communities.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 26 June 2024
The self-care behaviors mentioned are good for both types of diabetes, but as a type 1 diabetic, the article should have pointed out the difference.
—Letters To The Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 24 June 2024
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Anna Halkidis, Parents, 27 June 2024
Give yourself that self-care while the Pisces moon aligns with the Cancer sun.
—USA TODAY, 26 June 2024
From practical tips for self-care to discussions on breaking stigma around mental health, this discussion offers a roadmap for fostering wellness within ourselves and our communities.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 26 June 2024
The self-care behaviors mentioned are good for both types of diabetes, but as a type 1 diabetic, the article should have pointed out the difference.
—Letters To The Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 24 June 2024
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“Self-care.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-care. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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self-care
noun
: care for oneself : self-treatment
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