Health & Wellness

Diets don’t work – follow these 5 tips instead

Most diets do have some redeeming advice. Here are five popular diets, and the best health tip...

Here's why chef Jamie Oliver thinks school bake sales are a bad idea

The controversial chef and health food advocate says sugary and greasy treats send mixed messages...

Trader Joe's, Walmart vegetables recalled for possible listeria

Various vegetable products packaged by Mann Packing are being voluntarily recalled because of...

'Make it meaningful': How food-allergy parents make Halloween fun for their kids

Having a child with a food allergy can feel scary during Halloween, but these parents make sure...

Tom Brady's mom opens up about cancer battle and her own big Super Bowl win

During a typical football season, Galynn Brady rarely misses a chance to see son Tom take the...

Memory problems? This brain workout can help

If you have trouble remembering directions or quickly calculating something in your head, there's...

'Cancer shaped me, but it did not define me': Hoda Kotb on overcoming breast cancer

In a powerful speech Thursday, the TODAY anchor shared how receiving a breast cancer diagnosis...

74-year-old man wears a sandwich board to find his wife a kidney donor

Last week, a Utah man took to the streets with a giant sign in a desperate attempt to find a...

Target's new line for kids with special needs was designed by a mom who gets it

With a new adaptive clothing line, Target's designers hope to take the challenge out of dressing...

Find the perfect fitness tracker for all your fitness needs

Get in shape with our list of the best fitness trackers and watches, including Fitbit Charge,...

Michael Phelps opens up about struggles with anxiety: ‘I didn’t want to be alive anymore’

Legendary Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps sat down with Megyn Kelly on Megyn Kelly TODAY to talk...

Melanie Griffith reveals epilepsy diagnosis, credits divorce as 'a real healer'

Melanie Griffith has opened up about addiction, ageism, cosmetic surgery and marriages over the...

93-year-old man eats lunch next to a picture of his late wife every day

Clarence Purvis sits beside a picture of his wife of 64 years during his daily meals at a local...

Julia Louis-Dreyfus reveals second round of chemo is 'finito' with quirky selfie

The "Veep" star took to Instagram to give the public its first update on her battle with breast...

‘Heartbreaking’: Opioid crisis forces grandparents to raise their grandkids

Everything his grandpa does, five-year-old Colton wants to do. Even if it means wearing Crocs...

'You're not alone': Where to find help for grandparents raising grandkids

The opioid epidemic is thrusting more grandparents into an unexpected role of raising their grandchildren....

If your home smells like rotting fruit, it's officially time to panic

A "stink bug" sounds like an insult from a 5th grader, but they're posing a real problem to homeowners...

The power of Rescue: How a dog helped 2 Boston Marathon bombing survivors heal

A service dog with a large head and an even bigger zest for life is being recognized for helping...

Man speaks out about surprising breast cancer diagnosis: 'I was embarrassed'

When his doctor diagnosed him with breast cancer, he was sure it was a mistake. Now, he's sharing...

Two empty spaces at our dining room table

My boys will never be replaced or forgotten. I will always feel like someone is missing. But...

No time for exercise? Walking for just 10 minutes a day could help you live longer

A recent study found that people who walked, but didn't meet the daily recommended guidelines...

Dr. Oz shares food fixes to improve blood pressure, diabetes, cholesterol

Dr. Mehmet Oz, host of "The Dr. Oz Show" and author of the new book "Food Can Fix It," joined...

Designer Mychael Knight's death: Is irritable bowel syndrome fatal?

Doctors say it's unlikely that irritable bowel syndrome played a role in the death of 'Project...

What do dentists give out on Halloween? 1 sweet treat is the 'best bet'

What's scarier than a ghostly, dark Halloween night? A mouth full of ghoulish teeth, followed...

Dr. Oz reveals what he really eats for dinner and why

The famed cardiac surgeon says that he rarely eats dessert and shares other tips for eating healthier...

America's 'silent killer' is still out of control: Here's how to stop it

Less than half of adults with high blood pressure actually have it under control.

'Facts of Life' star Mindy Cohn reveals her 5-year battle with breast cancer

It all started in 2012, when Cohn went to the doctor after dealing with a sudden bout of exhaustion....

What these parents of children with special needs want you to know

Stacey and Darren Gagnon describe the story behind a viral Facebook post about their son, who...

3 Kathie Lee and Hoda viewers are getting ‘Trim Before the Turkey’

TODAY Show nutritionist Joy Bauer and trainer Will Weber show off how three viewers are doing...

Spot-on photo series reveals what women want from their partners

From late-night tampon runs to old school sleepovers, Danielle Guenther captures the things women...

Join the 'Trim Before Turkey' Challenge! Get the plan here

The plan has two parts: a meal plan created by TODAY nutritionist Joy Bauer and a fitness plan...

How long would it take you to burn off 10 pieces of Halloween candies?

Ready to test your nutrition smarts? Grab your favorite flannel and sharpen your pencils — it's...

Trim Before Turkey: The 3-day workout routine that will get you in top shape

Try this week's workout for the Trim Before Turkey challenge!

Read more about the 'Power 9' in an excerpt from 'The Blue Zones of Happiness'

Looking for more happiness in your life?

The happiest place in the US is...

When it comes to feeling happy, your home state may be key to your state of mind.

My child is easier to like when he's medicated

We resisted medicating Lucas for his ADHD for three years. Like many parents before us, we took...

Judith Light reveals secret to her 32-year marriage: living apart

The couple's unconventional arrangement is perfect for those who need their space.

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When it comes to maintaining a healthy mind, body and soul, you don't have to commit to a massive...

Simple healthy food swaps: How to cut calories from fall favorites

Here's how you can enjoy all your cold-weather treats, without busting your diet.

Maria Shriver on learning to say 'no'

No is a word that has great power in our lives and in our society. And yet, it's one of the most...

Joanna Kerns on breast cancer diagnosis: ‘I had never heard of stage 0’

Best known for her role on "Growing Pains," actress and director Joanna Kerns talks about her...

'I knew something wasn’t right': Mom's instincts save baby's life

When Brenda Vronko noticed her baby was moving less in her womb, she worried and went to the...