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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."
This woman can walk for miles — less than 5 years after heart transplant surgery
Kathy Augustine started by walking five minutes for rehab and now she walks miles at a time.
Woman, 62, loses 50 pounds, gets off anxiety medication by walking
"Something in my brain has changed. Walking is so much fun for me now — I can’t believe I could be addicted to it," she said.
Mental Health
See AllRevitalize your mind and body with the latest in diet, fitness, wellness, medicine and relationships.
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.
1 man walked the world with his dog for 7 years. This is what he learned.
"I learned to accept that if you have a bad day out there, the next day might be better."
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.
It can be hard to stay sober during the holidays. This is how I do it
The festive drinks and holiday happy hours are tempting — trust me, I get it. But over time, I’ve found that the temptation lessens.
18 best pregnancy apps for parents-to-be
These resources can help moms, dads and family members anticipate a baby’s arrival with joy and focus.
Mom's 10-year fertility journey shows why treatment is less accessible for Black women
“I had heard about IVF from the beginning, but I was afraid of it," Regina Townsend said.
Jill Martin: Why I decided to freeze my eggs 8 years ago — and what I'm doing now
Eight years ago, at the age of 38, I decided to freeze my eggs. Today, I'm ready to talk about it with other women.
Fitness
See AllGet the latest exercise tips, fitness challenges and workout trends to try at home for health and wellbeing.
I'm traveling for the holidays. How can I maintain a healthy routine?
These expert tips will help you keep your health a priority while you enjoy the holidays.
The '12-3-30' walking treadmill routine helped 1 woman lose 30 pounds
Social media personality Lauren Giraldo lost weight with her viral treadmill workout. A sports medicine doctor weighs in on how to try it safely.
Are crunches a pain in the neck? Here’s what you’re doing wrong
Crunches and sit ups can be part of a great ab workout, but they're often performed incorrectly.
After losing 78 pounds, this woman just completed her first marathon
Finding exercises that she enjoyed and keeping to a calorie deficit fueled Monyka Wood’s weight loss.
Sleep
See AllTossing and turning? Unlock the secrets to better sleep with tips and tricks from the experts.
'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.
New study busts the top 10 myths about teenagers and sleep
Sleepy teens aren't "lazy," they're just misunderstood, research reveals.
Diet & Nutrition
See AllFrom plant-based to low-carb, choose an eating philosophy that will boost your health.
How to lose weight by following a Mediterranean diet
While it isn’t intended to be a weight-loss plan, following the diet may be a realistic and sustainable way to lose weight.
Does eating turkey really make you sleepy? The truth about tryptophan
Stories about turkey's legendary power to induce drowsiness resurface every November, but are they true?
14 food safety mistakes everyone should avoid this Thanksgiving
These common food safety mistakes can make your guests sick — here's how to avoid them.
Are grapes healthy — or tiny sugar bombs? A dietitian explains
The surprising reasons this luscious fruit has been popular since Neolithic times.