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A 31-day indoor walking workout for cold winter days
Hate the cold? Stay in shape with this walking workout you can do inside — or out.
Healthy meal ideas for the week ahead: Pineapple chicken, creamy avocado pasta and more
Your March meal planning just got easier!
Easy egg muffins,'green' spaghetti and more veggie-packed recipes for the week ahead
Up your vegetable intake with these simple recipes!
Mental Health
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Addicted to your phone? 5 ways to use it to create healthy habits
I decided to use my iPhone to break the bad habits it was holding me hostage to — and use it to create a healthier routine.
Running on autopilot? Slow down with these 5 morning habits
Are you taking in every moment or going through the motions? These small habits can help you slow down and find peace every day.
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.
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'm a therapist who suffered a miscarriage. We need to talk more about losing a baby
There is no right or wrong way to grieve pregnancy loss, she says.
These chemicals 'found almost everywhere' can reduce fertility by 40%, study finds
Researchers found '40% reduced chance to become pregnant' in a study looking at PFAS in blood and fertility.
Mom, 25, fought 12 years to get right diagnosis for her debilitating pain
The 'sister disease of endometriosis' causes heavy bleeding, severe pain during menstruation. Yet few have heard of the condition.
Birth control methods that use one hormone raise breast cancer risk as much as those with a combo, study finds
Birth control pills containing both estrogen and progestogen are known to slightly elevate one’s risk of breast cancer. The same is true of IUDs, new research shows.
Fitness
See AllGet the latest exercise tips, fitness challenges and workout trends to try at home for health and wellbeing.
Al Roker had his ‘best day yet’ after walking 13,677 steps
The legendary weatherman is feeling great — and more positive than ever — after some scary health conditions.
Is it safe to work out every day? Yes and no, according to a trainer
It depends on how you define working out.
Strength training 101: Is it better to lift heavier weights or do more reps?
Both types of weight lifting burn fat and aid weight loss. It all comes down to the type of physique you're after.
You’ve probably been walking less since COVID. Target this number of steps for better health
Walking is linked to a host of health benefits. How much is enough?
Sleep
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I'm a sleep doctor and a dad. 5 common mistakes parents make with kids and sleep
A pediatric sleep medicine expert shares his tips for getting kids to fall asleep — and wake up feeling well-rested.
Tossing and turning at night? Try this 7-day sleep plan
Think of it as sleep training for adults.
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.
I'm a sleep doctor. Here are 5 things I never do before bed
Your eating, drinking and technology habits could be keeping you from a good night's sleep.
Diet & Nutrition
See AllFrom plant-based to low-carb, choose an eating philosophy that will boost your health.
How does losing and regaining weight affect heart health? New study offers answer
A new study looked at how losing weight and gaining some of it back impacts risk factors for heart disease and Type 2 diabetes.
The small changes this woman made to lose 60 pounds
"Magic happens when you focus on what you can do every day." Monica Poole shared her inspirational health journey with TODAY hosts.
I’m a doctor. Here’s how I lost 100 pounds in my 50s — and kept it off
From deciding which foods to eat to choosing the best exercise, here are the habits that helped her slim down and keep the weight off.
Weight loss with Ozempic or Wegovy can have unexpected side effect: No desire for alcohol
Some patients report they’ve lost interest in drinking, are put off by the smell and taste of alcohol or experience more severe hangover symptoms.