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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Bring your strongest self-care game for support until things shift.
—Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026
Liu’s story — of stepping away when the pressure became too much and returning stronger than ever — has struck a chord with audiences who understand the importance of balance, rest and self-care, even at the highest levels of athletic competition.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2026
Edgewater Health offers diabetes program Edgewater Health will host the Diabetes Education Empowerment Program (DEEP), a workshop designed to help individuals with pre-diabetes or diabetes, as well as their relatives and caregivers, gain a better understanding of diabetes self-care.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
Brooklinen’s comfy terry cloth robe is another smart buy to support your self-care regimen.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 9 Feb. 2026
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Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026
Liu’s story — of stepping away when the pressure became too much and returning stronger than ever — has struck a chord with audiences who understand the importance of balance, rest and self-care, even at the highest levels of athletic competition.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2026
Edgewater Health offers diabetes program Edgewater Health will host the Diabetes Education Empowerment Program (DEEP), a workshop designed to help individuals with pre-diabetes or diabetes, as well as their relatives and caregivers, gain a better understanding of diabetes self-care.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
Brooklinen’s comfy terry cloth robe is another smart buy to support your self-care regimen.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 9 Feb. 2026
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“Self-care.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-care. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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self-care
noun
: care for oneself : self-treatment
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