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Strengthen your core in just 7 minutes a day with this 31-day challenge
See and feel a difference in your core strength in just one month with this walking and bodyweight strength plan.
Easy, healthy meal ideas for the week ahead: Sweet potato parfaits, one-pot chili and more
Embrace fall — and its nutritious bounty — with these comforting, seasonal recipes.
After losing 200 pounds, this mom is having 20 pounds of loose skin removed
Kristi Ray Ledgerwood turned her life around with walking, a low-carb diet and medication. The next step in her journey is removing 20 pounds of loose skin.
Mental Health
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4 breathing techniques to ease your anxiety in minutes
Slower breathing can reduce anxiety and fear, while increasing the ability to reason.
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.
I can’t get into meditation. How can I quiet my mind?
Some people find it easier to slow their mind when their body is moving.
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.
Mom with terminal cancer planned a farewell trip with her son. Then she was cured
Leslie Stone's cancer was aggressive and eventually was in so many places she thought she'd never be without it. A new treatment changed her future.
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.
Sherri Shepherd opens up about secretly getting breast reduction: 'Not a vanity thing'
“This was not a vanity thing. I really needed to have this done because of the pain," she said.
Mom survives colon cancer twice, shares symptoms doctors dismissed: 'I knew something was wrong'
Sherri Rollins describes how she became her own advocate, paid attention to her gut feeling and stayed positive.
Fitness
See AllGet the latest exercise tips, fitness challenges and workout trends to try at home for health and wellbeing.
This 2-hour window is the best time of day to work out for weight loss, study finds
If you have a choice, certain parts of the day offer different benefits when it comes to exercise.
Her doctor said she couldn't lose weight without surgery. She proved him wrong and lost 110 pounds
Kerri Fitzgerald committed to a healthy diet and walking plan to lose weight to qualify for a heart transplant. Now, she's regained her health and no longer needs one.
Are crunches a pain in the neck? Here’s how to do them correctly
Crunches and situps can be a great core exercise to tone the abs when performed correctly. Learn how to do a crunch the right way.
Ask a personal trainer: Is it better to lift weights before or after cardio?
The best order is what works for you. But when it comes to fat loss and endurance, there are some benefits to being strategic about how you layer cardio and strength exercise.
Sleep
See AllTossing and turning? Unlock the secrets to better sleep with tips and tricks from the experts.
Staying up late may put you at greater risk of diabetes, a new study finds
Researchers from Brigham and Women’s Hospital found that people who naturally prefer to stay up late are more likely to have poor lifestyle habits
Your 'sleep personality' may be keeping you from getting quality rest. Find out yours
Are you a busy brain or a sensitive sleeper?
This is the ideal sleep temperature for older adults, new study finds
If you're 65 or over, you may want to turn up the thermostat.
Summer heat can make sleep harder. Stop doing these 3 things before bed
Increased light, heat and socializing can mess with our sleep in the summer months.
Diet & Nutrition
See AllFrom plant-based to low-carb, choose an eating philosophy that will boost your health.
If you do this with lemons, you’re throwing away powerful antioxidants
If you toss the lemon peel, you’re throwing away powerful antioxidants. Learn the nutrition facts of lemons and get 7 tasty citrus recipes.
Cardiologists reveal what they eat for dinner and the biggest food mistakes people make
Doctors share their favorite heart-healthy options for the biggest meal of the day.
Sheinelle Jones shares 4 tips for training for a marathon as a newbie
“I want to prove that just the average girl, we can do it,” she said. “I am 4’11”. I am not a model. I’m not a runner, but we can do this!”
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