This 10-minute indoor cardio and walking challenge will ease holiday stress
Committing to just a few minutes of movement each day can ensure you keep your mental health a priority this time of year.
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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."
A daily stretching routine that will help make stretching a habit in just 5 minutes
Yes, just five minutes a day can have positive effects on your physical and mental health.
How a busy mom trained to run NYC Marathon after losing 135 pounds
Emily Conley Baker lost 135 pounds and no longer feels destined to an early death.
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.
I didn't want my child to have Down syndrome. What I didn't know is how much I needed her
"She’s the biggest blessing I could have ever hoped for."
Keke Palmer's pregnancy inspires fans with PCOS: 'Never give up hope'
The "Nope" star shared that she and her boyfriend are expecting on "Saturday Night Live," joking that she was upset the rumors were true.
21-year-old's pain was dismissed by doctors for years. She had a rare ovarian cancer
"I knew there’s something else wrong with my body,” Sanders said she would tell doctors, who told her the pain was just period cramps and hormones.
Hovering over public toilets? Kegels at red lights? 5 things I never do as a pelvic floor PT
Giving birth comes with enough challenges. Pelvic floor rehab shouldn’t be one of them.
Fitness
See AllGet the latest exercise tips, fitness challenges and workout trends to try at home for health and wellbeing.
The '50% rule' can save you from weight gain and hangovers this holiday
This simple strategy can save you from weight gain, hangovers and guilt this month.
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.
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.
Forget diets: This is how to lose weight and keep it off for good
Losing weight is the easy part — here are nine ways to keep the pounds from creeping back.
How much protein should you be eating? Dietitians weigh in
Can you eat too much protein? While the macronutrient is an essential part of any diet, dietitians say quality is just as important as quantity.
Runner collapses during the NYC Marathon. Firefighter’s quick action saves his life
Daniel Gottesmann later learned he had rhabdomyolysis, a potentially deadly condition that occurs when muscles shed proteins and electrolytes into the blood.
These meal prep ideas and recipes will make your life easier this week
There's no better day to starting eating well than today — and it's easier than you think.