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A walking routine boosts mood, improves heart health and promotes weight loss. These indoor walking workouts will help you get your steps in this month.
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Want to walk or run faster? Try this 31-day cross-training challenge
These cross-training exercises will make your walk safer and more efficient — and help you increase your speed.
Easy, healthy recipes for the week ahead: Turkey bolognese, vegetarian chili and more
Enjoy healthy meals that take little effort by relying on easy pantry staples and sheet pan and one-pot meals.
This diet plan helped 1 man lose 130 pounds and reverse pre-diabetes
"I didn’t understand how to eat." Joe Marro credits counting macros and walking 10,000 steps a day with helping him lose weight.
Mental Health
See AllRevitalize your mind and body with the latest in diet, fitness, wellness, medicine and relationships.
Is walking good for you? Experts explain the mental and physical benefits
Making walking a daily habit comes with some impressive health benefits — for your mind and your body.
4 breathing exercises to ease holiday stress
Slower breathing can reduce anxiety and fear, while increasing the ability to reason. In the long run, adopting habits to manage stress can help you live longer.
Burned out? How to take a mental health day to rest and recharge
82% of employed Gen Z employees want mental health days to combat burnout. Here’s how to take a day off to rest, recharge and reflect.
Viral 'heaven's receptionist' videos are helping people cope with grief
Even those who aren't religious are finding comfort in Taryn Delanie Smith's videos depicting what happens when you arrive in heaven.
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.
How long should you breastfeed? A lactation consultant weighs in
The secret to breastfeeding is doing what works best for both mom and baby.
New mom, 32, suddenly couldn't see or hear. It was the 1st sign of a rare heart condition
After three weeks of medical detective work, doctors pinpointed the cause of her life-threatening symptoms.
Mom, 41, has legs amputated after kidney stone turns almost deadly: 'Life over limb'
Her arms will have to be amputated as well. "If this is a sacrifice that I had to make to be alive, I’m at peace," she says.
Lisa Rinna reveals how she copes with menopause symptoms: ‘I was really suffering’
Lisa Rinna shares how she managed the symptoms of menopause and how she faces the changes that occur with aging.
Fitness
See AllGet the latest exercise tips, fitness challenges and workout trends to try at home for health and wellbeing.
Is it OK to exercise after eating?
The best time to work out is before you eat, experts say. But if you need an energy boost, here's what to reach for — and how long to wait after eating it.
After traumatic cancer treatment, 1 woman finds physical and emotional strength in the gym
Trish Burton thought she bit her cheek. It turned out to be cancer. Chemo and radiation sapped her strength and confidence, but exercise made her stronger than ever.
10 exercises to tone your chest and improve posture
A mix of bodyweight and dumbbell chest exercises, plus some simple stretches, will lengthen and tone the pectoral muscles.
At age 44, Kate Hudson has finally cracked the health code with these 2 simple habits
Kate Hudson says she finally “tuned in” to her body and learned the importance of strength training, eating more protein and tracking nutrients.
Sleep
See AllTossing and turning? Unlock the secrets to better sleep with tips and tricks from the experts.
White, brown and pink noise machines are going viral for improving sleep. Do they work?
White noise, brown noise, pink noise — what is the difference and do they actually help you sleep? Here's how noise impacts sleep and how to get more rest.
The clocks ‘fall back’ this weekend. Here’s what you need to know
The clocks are changing yet again. Here's what to know and how to prepare.
Tossing and turning at night? Try this 7-day sleep plan
Think of it as sleep training for adults.
Daylight saving time ends on Sunday. Here’s a plan to help you feel better on Monday
Everyone is going to get an extra hour on Nov. 5. Sleep experts share tips on how you can adjust your schedule and feel rested on Monday.
Diet & Nutrition
See AllFrom plant-based to low-carb, choose an eating philosophy that will boost your health.
‘Keep it as simple as possible’: 1 couple loses 120 pounds with these small changes
Ashley Evans and Brendan Roche wanted to lose weight for their “swimsuit vacation.” Now, non-scale victories motivate them to stick with their lifestyle changes.
Probiotics are popular for gut health but may not be safe for everyone. Should you take them?
Probiotics are popular for gut health. Who should be taking a probiotic supplement? Experts explain benefits, risks and tips.
Use this 1 food to make sweet desserts with no added sugar (and more fiber)
Dates are a low glycemic index food, making them a smart natural sweetener even for those with diabetes. Learn the other health benefits of the fruit.
Cancer doctors reveal their favorite healthy breakfasts — and 2 foods they avoid
Oncologists and experts share the foods they eat for cancer prevention.