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."
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These 5 people challenged themselves to do a 5K by Thanksgiving — here's how they did it
Here’s how they achieved their goals and why they’re looking to race again.
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
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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.
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.
‘Not a baby’: Hailey Bieber says she has cyst ‘size of an apple’ on her ovary in new pic
The model reveals her “not a baby” bump and explains how she’s feeling in candid post.
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.
Fitness
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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
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Dogs get dementia, too. Walking can lower the risk for pets and their humans
Exercise seems to protect the brain health of people and their furry companions.
Watermelons are surprisingly full of nutrients — and, yes, water
A dietitian explains the surprising health benefits of watermelon.
I tried an experimental treatment for binge eating and it worked
The experimental treatment delivers an electrical current to disrupt craving signals in the brain.
Does meal timing matter? Here’s what the science shows
What you eat is important, but when you eat matters, too.