The Surprising Health Benefits of Your Favorite Fruit Juices

But, did you know it can contribute to bone health and may help to reduce PMS symptoms too? It’s a good source of potassiumand you get bonus nutrients if your carton’s fortified with calcium. Look for lower-sodium varieties to keep the salt content in check. ©Trinette Reed/Blend Images LLC Antioxidants are important for overall health as well as disease prevention. According to researchers at Oregon Health and Science University, tart cherries may have thehighest anti-inflammatory propertiesof any food....

April 20, 2015 · 1 min · 107 words · Andrea Jones

Rosie Hungtington-Whiteley: Sailing Through Her Life and Loving It

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. Rosie Huntington-Whiteley is winning at life these days. She’s starred in two blockbuster films, including this month’sMad Max: Fury Road. (Hello, billion-dollar franchise.) She’s in a blissfully happy relationship with action star Jason Statham. Yes, the girl has it alland she makes it look easy....

April 19, 2015 · 2 min · 408 words · John Williams

#BostonStrong: The Most Inspirational Women Who Have Run the Boston Marathon

Switzer is widely known as the first official woman to spin up the Boston Marathon. Samuelson was the first-ever womens Olympic marathon champion, and has continued making history in her running career. Last year, at age 56, Samuelson ran the Boston Marathon in2:52:11. 2014 Getty Images If youre going to be running championship-style races, your ability to close is really important. Its the difference between a podium finish or a win for me, she toldRunners World....

April 17, 2015 · 2 min · 358 words · David Hernandez

11 Self-Tanners to Give You That Summer Glow Now

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. But we were especially jealous of her bronzed, beautiful glow after we’ve spent months inside. Below, we’ve hand-picked the best formulas that offer streak-free, subtle color and are easy to apply. Because don’t you want to be tan right now anyway? Just don’t have time for another product?...

April 17, 2015 · 2 min · 324 words · Justin Shaffer

#TBT: This Revived Beauty Product Will Bring You Back to 1995

Because both of those ingredients can be drying, a shot of coconut oil adds hydration. For strategic highlights, “spray around your hairlines and then down through the ponytail,” says Cherry. With this product, you’re not getting the lightening, but rather, the brightening. Lactic acid smooths the hair, builds shine and prevents frizz while keratin bonds strengthen from within. L’Oreal Paris Summer Lights Hair Lightening Gelee Not comfortable wielding a spray bottle?...

April 16, 2015 · 1 min · 95 words · Courtney Atkinson

How New York's Coolest, Busiest DJ Takes Her Mind (and Muscles!) on Vacation

SELF: What inspired you to go on the retreat? The retreat was the perfect opportunity to reconnect with myself, strengthening both my mind and body. I did some research on Costa Rica’sBoca Sombreroyoga and surfing retreat, and the photos sold it. The atmosphere seemed chill, but the schedule and classes looked like a bit of a challenge. I had to do it! SELF: What did you like most about getting away from it all?...

April 16, 2015 · 1 min · 178 words · Yolanda Stone

7 Ways to Invest Your Tax Refund Back Into Yourself

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. That’s compared to the$10 for a 16-ounce bottlecold-pressed juice can set you back. (c) Dimitri Vervitsiotis Spending money to save money: we like that math. Vitamix Certified Reconditioned Standard Blender, $329;target.com. And, with the weather warming, you’ll find this layering piece particularly handy this spring....

April 15, 2015 · 2 min · 223 words · Cheryl Deleon

Chill Out Instantly With These 6 Relaxing Yoga Poses

Here’s how to do them. Legs Up The Wall Place a bolster a few inches away from wall. Lie faceup with pelvis resting on top of bolster with tailbone hanging off the edge slightly. Getty Images Lift legs straight into air, resting them against wall. Remain in this position for three to five minutes. Reclining Bound Angle Place a bolster lengthwise along mat and sit in front of it. Place yoga blocks underneath knees and a pillow or blanket underneath head, if desired (as shown)....

April 15, 2015 · 2 min · 309 words · James Goodwin

10 Ways to Feel Beautiful After Baby

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. Becoming a mother is perhaps indescribable. Molly DeCoudreaux Photography We all know how easy that can be! But thats where we come in! Invest in a stylish maternity bra. Trust us, its worth forking up the dough. Gone are the days of the maternity granny bra!...

April 14, 2015 · 3 min · 473 words · Michael Rodgers

Cooked vs. Raw: Which Vegetables Are Better for You?

is a powerful antioxidant that actually increases in concentration as tomatoes go through the cooking process. In fact,one studyfound that people following a strict raw foods diet had relatively low levels of lycopene. Research indicates that lycopenemay be helpful in preventing certain cancers, such as skin cancer and breast cancer. Go for stewed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and tomato paste to reap the benefits. We love thisspaghetti and meatballswith a homemade roasted tomato sauce....

April 14, 2015 · 1 min · 211 words · Michael Ellison

Rainy-Day Hair Hacks for April Showers

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. With frizz, you usually can’t beat it. 2013 Phillip Chin Might as well embrace it. Its glycerin and lactic acid will tame flyways and help strands to dry evenly. When Hair Is Drenched: The Product Fix First off, remove as much moisture as possible....

April 14, 2015 · 1 min · 173 words · Carla Hammond

6 Exercises That Will Transform Your Body

Do the moves two times a week for at least a month before your event. Prior to each workout, warm up with five minutes of jogging and high knees. Do each move once, then run a quarter mile at a fast pace. Up and DownStand with feet shoulder-width apart. Crouch, placing hands on ground in front of you. Jump feet back into a plank. Jump feet forward, then jump straight up....

April 13, 2015 · 2 min · 282 words · Amber Lynch

9 Insanely Delicious Ways To Make Grilled Cheese

Roast sliced mushrooms and sweet onion, then layer with shredded Gouda between two slices of buttered bread. Salt and pepper to taste. Roasted Strawberry, Brie and Chocolate Grilled Cheese Toassemble this sandwich(er, dessert?) Rounding out the ingredients? Fresh, peppery arugula and caramelized onions. Place between two slices of sourdough and grill. Guacamole Grilled Cheese Seriously, why didn’t we think of this? Purely Twins madethis versiongluten- and grain-free by using plantain bread....

April 12, 2015 · 1 min · 130 words · Bryan Bell