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Al Roker hits a 200-day walking streak! Here are his best tips for making it a habit
Roker has hit 10,000 steps a day for more than seven months straight. Here's how he "gets it done."
Easy egg muffins, zucchini spaghetti and more healthy meal ideas for the week ahead
New week, new healthy recipe ideas!
Stressed? This 7-step plan will help you respond better
No one can avoid stress all together. But you can change the way you respond to prevent it from becoming a long-term problem.
Mental Health
See AllRevitalize your mind and body with the latest in diet, fitness, wellness, medicine and relationships.
3 breathing techniques to help you calm down in minutes
Slower breathing can reduce anxiety and fear, while increasing the ability to reason.
Having a tough day? J Balvin's new bilingual mental health app offers real-time solutions
OYE co-founders Mario Chamorro and Patrick Dowd spoke with TODAY about their mission to help the world feel better — no matter the language.
Stressed? 4 breathing exercises to help you calm down in minutes
Deep breathing is a great tactic to increase mindfulness, combat stress and help you calm down in the moment.
This type of friendship is most important for our mental health
Studies suggest that friendships are as essential to our health, well-being and longevity as diet and exercise.
Women's Health
See AllUp-to-date news, stories and tips on living healthy and wellness for women. Find health news, nutrition tips, fitness tips and more.
Announcing the early retirement of … my breasts
After many years of service, I’m announcing the early retirement of a special part of me, via a double mastectomy.
Am I ready for a baby? Questions to ask yourself before getting pregnant
There's no surefire way to prepare for parenthood, but these questions about having a baby will help determine if you're truly ready.
What's a decidual cast? Woman details painful menstruation experience in viral video
“I was nauseous from the pain," the 24-year-old says. "I had chills.”
At 900 pounds, she was deemed too big for bariatric surgery. 1 doctor took a chance
She was in extreme need, but she was also an extreme risk.
Fitness
See AllGet the latest exercise tips, fitness challenges and workout trends to try at home for health and wellbeing.
This 31-day resistance band workout will ease you into strength training
Gain definition and strength and reduce your risk of injury with this easy-to-follow plan.
Get a jumpstart on the new year: 7 health habits to master this week
Master these simple habits this month and it will be a whole lot easier to tackle those New Year’s resolutions come January.
Meet Corwyn Collier — Army vet, teacher and Men's Health's Ultimate Guy 2023
The 2023 Men's Health Ultimate Guy, who's featured in the latest issue of the magazine, is Army veteran Corwyn Collier.
What is 75 Hard? This 'mental toughness' program is helping people get in shape
If you miss one of the five daily tasks in 75 Hard, you must start over at day one.
Sleep
See AllTossing and turning? Unlock the secrets to better sleep with tips and tricks from the experts.
Wake up feeling like you have a cold? Your bedding might be to blame
TikToks are going around trying to sell people products to combat dust mite allergies. Here’s what you need to know about dust mites and your bed.
'Mouth taping' for deeper sleep is going viral. Does it work?
Some wellness influencers on TikTok are claiming it helps with snoring and dry mouth.
What is daylight saving time and why do we have it?
The clocks are changing yet again. Here's what to know and how to prepare.
Is melatonin safe for kids? After recent poisonings, sleep medicine group issues new guidance
The over-the-counter supplement can cause serious side effects.
Diet & Nutrition
See AllFrom plant-based to low-carb, choose an eating philosophy that will boost your health.
Is it safe to take the weight-loss drug Wegovy for years or maybe forever? Doctors weigh in
Patients have to keep injecting the medication under their skin once a week for it to work, otherwise they'll regain the weight back. Is it safe to take for life?
Calling all Start TODAY members. Come work out with us live on February 1!
Want to join Al Roker, Stephanie Mansour and your fellow Start TODAY members for a workout segment? We want to hear from you.
This woman replaced wine with walking and it changed her life
Pamela Wampler thought her everyday drinking was normal. It wasn't — and sobriety transformed everything in her life.
Want to live longer? New study suggests 4 healthy eating patterns
There's no "one size fits all" approach, but all share common themes.