Cancer News: What's Rumor, What's Reality?

But what’s for real and what’s just random? Nope.We have yet to establish that antioxidants can prevent cancer, Dr. Bevers says. Probably.If you know where to surf. Info on blogs can be sketchy, and even quality websites can’t always put breaking news in context. Dr. Bevers likes the American Cancer Society (Cancer.org) and National Cancer Institute (Cancer.gov) sites. “The FDA requires definitive evidence to label a product,” Dr. Bevers says....

October 16, 2013 · 1 min · 149 words · William Sullivan

Easy Food Swaps That Cut Calories

Pasta There’s nothing wrong with a pasta dish (especially whole-grain pasta). But every once in awhile, it’s worth subbing in spaghetti squash for regular noodles. You’ll get fiber and beta carotene in spadesand save 130 calories per serving (1 cup). Regular Whole Wheat Bread This couldn’t be easierand you’ll save about 40 calories per sandwich. Sandwich Cheese For your next turkey ‘wich, skip the Swiss and stack on avocado. If you love crinkle-cut potato chips, consider the same cut of carrots....

October 16, 2013 · 1 min · 157 words · Julie Wilson

Five Powerful Planks for Allover Toning

But better than plain plank. TrainerDavid Kirschadds moves so you bonus-tone other body parts for an allover workout. Efficiency, up; boredom, down. Rotate shoulders toward floor and reach right hand under body. Return to start for 1 rep. Do 12 reps. Switch sides; repeat. Lift and extend right leg (as shown); pause, then draw right leg out to side. Draw right hand to rib cage (as shown); pause, then extend right arm behind you....

October 16, 2013 · 1 min · 150 words · Deanna Cox

Halloween Candy: Is It Worth It?

Because of that, one or two pieces isn’t likely to satisfy your hunger. “It’s easy to overdo it when you think it’s a healthier choice.” That means 19 extra minutes of play to burn off the suggested serving size of 19 pieces. (An apple itself is about 100, but the real damage comes from the sugary extras.) “You’ll eat less, and enjoy the candy you do eat more.” Even though 160 calories is about right for a between-meal snack, candy shouldn’t be your go-to....

October 16, 2013 · 1 min · 97 words · Breanna Davis

Hearty Fall Soups With Superfoods

And a dollop of chipotleGreek yogurton top makes the whole thing feel like a splurge. This recipe gets a gold star! See the full recipehere. White beans andkaleadd substance whilered chili flakesare another superfood boost. Our tip: Top withParmesaninstead of Gruyere for an extra healthful kick. Voila: A gourmet meal! A creamy chowder that can help shrink your waist? Henry says “even the smell of it” is sure to warm you up....

October 16, 2013 · 1 min · 164 words · Lucas Hale

How Many Cals on Those Nachos?

Sure, there’s the cheese, but those chips are a vehicle for plenty of healthy stuff. Load them up right and aim for 500 calories total. Get baked chips, not fried, and you’ll save 20 calories every seven chips. They’re fatty but flavor-packeda little goes a long way. Pile on as many as you want, guilt-free. Healthy Ways to Top Your Popcorn

October 16, 2013 · 1 min · 61 words · Kendra Young

How to Do a Dead Lift

How Not to Look Stupid Start slow.The barbell alone weighs 45 pounds. If you do a few reps and it feels a little heavy, stick with just the bar. Think you could heft more? Add weight plates, muscle girl. Both will help you stay in line. Mix it up.To tone your inner thighs, do all steps in sumo stance. Spread feet more than shoulder-width apart, toes out. Stand Stand with feet hip-width apart, toes under barbell....

October 16, 2013 · 1 min · 194 words · Nancy Johnson

How to Style a Short Leather Skirt

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. Kate Spade Saturday, $240;Saturday.com A Cinch Leather on leather can screech. So go for an elastic belt. $40;Loft.com 2 for 1 Faux layers (like this collared shirt-sweater) limit bulk. Tory Burch, $275;Nordstrom.com Work It Get office-chic with a structured bag. Diane von Furstenberg, $495; 646-486-4800...

October 16, 2013 · 1 min · 110 words · Erica Rodriguez

Lucy Hale's Secrets to Happiness

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 rather than bulk up her screen credits, the 24-year-old Memphis native is following her heart. “I’m scared as hell. Some days I go to sleep and I’m like, What am I doing? Back in 2003, she competed (successfully) onAmerican Juniors, anIdolspin-off. “Music is my favorite thing, and I’m going to fight to make it happen....

October 16, 2013 · 2 min · 337 words · Deborah Lee

Old Talk Is the New Fat Talk

It was because I felt old. To be clear, I’m not at all old. I’m solidly in my 30s. Which you and I both know is code for late 30s, which means nearly 39. It found that 66 percent of women talk smack about their age or their looks in relationship to age. What’s your secret?" To test the prevalence of old talk, I roamed theSELFoffice looking for evidence. Easy: It’s everywhere....

October 16, 2013 · 3 min · 460 words · Amber Travis

Quick Hairstyles Perfect For Any Workout

Then, secure it with a clear elastic. Next, take one-inch sections of hair from the tail and backcomb each section. Gather the entire ponytail with both hands and twist. 2013 Ben Pruchnie Then, wrap twisted ponytail loosely around the hair tie, creating the knot. Tuck the end beneath the clear elastic and secure stray strands with bobby pins. A no-nonsense braided topknot like Nicole Richie’s promises to keep flyaways out of your face....

October 16, 2013 · 2 min · 405 words · John Suarez

SELF's 2013 Cancer Resource Guide

The Society also provides online support through Cancer Survivors internet and WhatNext. CancerCareCancerCare helps recently diagnosed patients and their families cope emotionally through telephone or online counseling and support groups. It also helps them financially, through direct assistance or by helping them find other monetary support. The goals: early detection of women’s cancers, prevention and policy change. Check out the site to read up on facts. Don’t have access to life-saving screening tests?...

October 16, 2013 · 7 min · 1372 words · Cheryl Turner

Start Your Day Off Right: Under 200-Calorie Cereals

Grab your favorite bowl and start pouring. A good reason to get #UpnOut, we say! Barbara’s Puffins Peanut Butter and Chocolate 3/4 cup: 110 calories What? you could eat PB and chocolate in the morning and not break the calorie bank? Thesecrunchy puffshave no saturated fat and 20 percent of your Vitamin D and Calcium for the day. Plus, they’re yummy. If you’ve got a peanut allergy, check out Puffins’other flavors....

October 16, 2013 · 1 min · 179 words · Kenneth Lloyd