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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."
Walking just 1 mile a day for 100 days changed this woman’s life
“One mile a day can make a difference," said Christie Pham, who says she feels like a new person after completing a 100-day walking challenge.
Walking helped 1 woman get back into clothes she hadn’t fit into in 10 years
When Karen Westbrook Johnson went back to in-office work, she had to replace all her scrubs — they were falling down every time she took a step.
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.
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.
Queen Consort Camilla's painful family health history: Why her mother died 'in agony'
The royal is raising awareness about how to prevent the disease after watching her mother lose "the will to live.”
ET host Nischelle Turner on her 3 fibroid surgeries: 'You start to feel like damaged goods'
During the most recent procedure, doctors discovered the ET co-host had 24 fibroids.
Doctor dismissed the mole on her scalp as a 'fungus.' It was melanoma
She found the suspicious spot after taking a photo of her hair.
News anchor who suffered stroke on live TV recalls scary text she sent her husband
Julie Chin says she feels good after suffering the “beginning of a stroke” on live TV over the weekend.
Fitness
See AllGet the latest exercise tips, fitness challenges and workout trends to try at home for health and wellbeing.
7 easy ways to get your fitness routine back on track this fall
Use the change of season as motivation to recommit to your health goals and get moving again.
The best exercises to tone your legs – no weights required
Create a leg day routine to sculpt your lower body with these effective exercises.
10 free rowing workouts for all fitness levels
From 10-minute beginner workouts to HIIT training, get the most out of the rowing machine with these fun, free workouts.
How to breathe to supercharge your workout
With so many variables in our fitness routine, our breath is one thing completely within our control.
Sleep
See AllTossing and turning? Unlock the secrets to better sleep with tips and tricks from the experts.
New study may have cracked the code on how to get a crying baby to sleep
One Japanese study found that carrying a crying infant in your arms for five minutes can help reduce their heart rate and promote sleep.
Tossing and turning at night? Try this 7-day sleep plan
Think of it as sleep training for adults.
This hack to prevent waking up during the night is going viral. Does it work?
A recent TikTok has been going viral for a doctor's unusual sleep hack.
The 4-7-8 method is a sleep expert’s favorite trick for getting back to sleep
If you wake up in the middle of the night, this one's for you.
Diet & Nutrition
See AllFrom plant-based to low-carb, choose an eating philosophy that will boost your health.
The simple piece of equipment that leveled up my core workouts at home
It makes some moves easier, others harder — and some are just a bit more interesting.
How retirement afforded 1 woman the time to walk off 90 pounds
Gina Buck decided once she retired, she would put herself first. Eight months later, her energy levels are so high her grandchildren can’t keep up with her.
Diagnosed with high cholesterol? 4 dietary changes to make to lower it
Diet plays a significant role in lowering cholesterol. Here are four ways to tackle your diagnosis.
Drinking 2 or more sugary drinks a day may raise risk of dying from cancer, study finds
Those who consumed two sugary beverages a day were also at a 9% increased risk of dying from colorectal cancer and a 17% increased risk of kidney cancer.