Health & Wellness

What dolphins and whales can teach us about gossip

A study of whale and dolphin brains show it's not size that matters, but socializing. The more...

The secret to finding stylish shoes that won't kill your feet

Here's how to find stylish yet comfy shoes for fall.

Rita Wilson opens up about 'anxiety and confusion' after breast cancer

The actress and singer stressed that the battle doesn't end with successful treatment. In fact,...

Joanna Kerns on her cancer diagnosis: 'I did not want to live in fear'

The breast cancer survivor gets real about her 'deeply personal decision' to have a double mastectomy....

104-year-old Pearl Harbor vet reveals secrets of longevity to Megyn Kelly

Lieut. Jim Downing, at age 104 one of the last survivors of the attack on Pearl Harbor, dons...

Aging and gaining weight? 7 steps to get back on track

It's never too late to start a healthy eating habit and clean up your diet.

Newer homes and furniture burn faster, giving you less time to escape a fire

Research shows that 30 years ago, you had about 17 minutes to escape a house fire. Today it's...

Why Denmark is considered one of the happiest places in the world

National Geographic's Dan Buettner travelled to Copenhagen to learn the characteristics of why...

Olympic figure skater Gracie Gold being treated for anxiety, eating disorder

The two-time U.S. figure skating champion revealed she's taking a break from competing to seek...

‘ICU grandpa’ snuggles newborns when their parents can’t be in the hospital

David Deutchman, 82, has been volunteering at the Children's Healthcare of Atlanta's intensive...

This is how Kristen Bell squeezes in workouts as a busy mom

The 37-year-old actress says she oftentimes only has 25 minutes to work out, so she'll squeeze...

5 steps that helped Jeff Rossen keep nearly 30 pounds off for 2 years

Jeff Rossen lost nearly 30 pounds for a weight-loss challenge for TODAY. After 2 years, he's...

12-year-old boy who donated hair to kids with cancer gets same diagnosis himself

"There's just one ironic twist after another," Jason Breneman said of his son's lymphoma diagnosis....

What is parkour? I tried out this intimidating fitness class — and survived

Could a parkour fitness class teach me how to tackle physical challenges in my life? I gave it...

Should you pee on a jellyfish sting? Test your knowledge of medical myths

Dr. Holly Phillips, contributing editor for Prevention magazine, joins Megyn Kelly TODAY to quiz...

Doctors told this teen his panic attacks weren’t serious -- they were wrong

For years Chasin Mizrahi suffered debilitating panic attacks, but doctors said all he needed...

Obsessed with crystals? You might want to read this…

While most of us would be happy to surround ourselves with pretty little sparkly things — is...

This fitness blogger shows that eating disorders don't always look ‘scary skinny’

A body positive Instagrammer reminds us that you can't always tell what's going on inside by...

America's obesity epidemic reaches record high, especially in kids

Almost 40 percent of American adults and nearly 20 percent of adolescents are obese — the highest...

Shannen Doherty shares powerful photo for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

The "Beverly Hills, 90210" alum, who's in remission from the disease, wrote candidly in the caption...

Harvey Weinstein sex assault scandal: The healing power of speaking out

The Hollywood actresses who shared their personal stories about producer Harvey Weinstein are...

The 5 most effective insect repellents according to Consumer Reports

Consumer Reports tested insect repellents and five measured up as products worth trying.

Doctors told this teen his panic attacks weren't serious — they were wrong

Chasin Mizrahi suffered debilitating panic attacks for years. Doctors said he needed therapy....

‘Walking with Peety’ author reveals how a dog saved his life

Seven years ago, Eric O'Grey was lonely, obese and diabetic, until a doctor gave him an unusual...

Ticks now spreading a rare disease even scarier than Lyme

The anaplasmosis bacteria are carried by the same tick that spreads Lyme disease.

Michael Phelps opens up about depression, being bullied in new film

The Olympic superstar discusses the mental health battles he faced when he was younger in the...

A nutritionist shares the 7 staples of her diet

Keri Glassman, a registered dietitian, shares the nutritious foods she eats every day.

Actress Christina Applegate reveals she had her ovaries, fallopian tubes removed

The actress revealed to TODAY that she recently took an additional step to prevent another cancer...

Kate Hudson's favorite healthy snack, plus her go-to 4-ingredient recipe

Super-fit actress Kate Hudson shares her favorite crunchy 4-ingredient recipe and go-to healthy...

Newlywed Julianne Hough reveals why marriage scared her so much

The "Dancing With the Stars" beauty admits that she had doubts about making such a permanent...

‘Blink and you'd miss it’: Woman shares photo of breast cancer symptom

After learning about a sign of breast cancer through a Facebook photo, a woman posted a photo...

Woman finishes Chicago Marathon holding hands with father of her heart donor

A woman who received a life-saving heart transplant ran the Chicago Marathon with the father...

Meet the miracle dog who changed one man's life

Seven years ago, Eric O'Grey was lonely, obese and diabetic, until a doctor gave him an unusual...

This Marine is running 31 marathons in 31 days – on prosthetic legs

Rob Jones was serving in the Marine Corps in Afghanistan when an IED took his legs - but not...

It's not Florida. The best state to retire is ...

U.S. News & World Report ranks the states that are most friendly to seniors.

Can you trust the calorie counts on menus at your favorite restaurants?

"If the calories are going to be there, they should be accurate," nutritionist Keri Glassman...

Duchess Kate makes 1st public appearance since announcing 3rd pregnancy

The former Kate Middleton — and her adorable baby bump — celebrated World Mental Health Day at...

Fertility tests may be a waste of time, study finds

Fertility tests that claim to show a woman how close she is to midnight on the biological clock...

'I am worth it': Man loses 310 pounds and transforms his health

When Karl Burr was almost 600 pounds he was unhappy and his weight made his genetic motor tics...

What's the difference between seltzer, sparkling water, club soda and tonic water?

Lots of us choose these sparkling drinks as a healthier alternative to soda, but one recent study...

Jazz singer Anna Danes reveals how she stays positive and healthy on tour

Anna Danes is an advocate for chasing your dreams at any age. As a former lawyer and stay-at-home...

What we suspected about women's generosity, men's selfishness is true

A new study provides more insight into why women act more generously than men but finds the reasons...