Just 5 minutes a day: A 30-day plan to make stretching a habit
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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."
Walking just 1 mile a day for 100 days changed this woman’s life
“One mile a day can make a difference," said Christie Pham, who says she feels like a new person after completing a 100-day walking challenge.
Walking helped 1 woman get back into clothes she hadn’t fit into in 10 years
When Karen Westbrook Johnson went back to in-office work, she had to replace all her scrubs — they were falling down every time she took a step.
Mental Health
See AllRevitalize your mind and body with the latest in diet, fitness, wellness, medicine and relationships.
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.
3 breathing techniques to help you calm down in minutes
Slower breathing can reduce anxiety and fear, while increasing the ability to reason.
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.
What is hourglass syndrome? The health consequences of sucking in your stomach
Chronic stomach gripping can have surprising health consequences.
Queen Consort Camilla's painful family health history: Why her mother died 'in agony'
The royal is raising awareness about how to prevent the disease after watching her mother lose "the will to live.”
ET host Nischelle Turner on her 3 fibroid surgeries: 'You start to feel like damaged goods'
During the most recent procedure, doctors discovered the ET co-host had 24 fibroids.
Doctor dismissed the mole on her scalp as a 'fungus.' It was melanoma
She found the suspicious spot after taking a photo of her hair.
Fitness
See AllGet the latest exercise tips, fitness challenges and workout trends to try at home for health and wellbeing.
Not sure what to do with your dumbbells? Try these 10 exercises
Dumbbells collecting dust? Put them to work with these effective exercises.
How often do I need to stretch to really see results?
Experts recommend stretching at least 2-3 times a week to increase flexibility and reduce pain.
7 easy ways to get your fitness routine back on track this fall
Use the change of season as motivation to recommit to your health goals and get moving again.
The best exercises to tone your legs – no weights required
Create a leg day routine to sculpt your lower body with these effective exercises.
Sleep
See AllTossing and turning? Unlock the secrets to better sleep with tips and tricks from the experts.
How chronic sleep loss can increase the risk of heart disease
Small study reveals the potential cellular level changes in the body’s immune system after restricted sleep.
New study may have cracked the code on how to get a crying baby to sleep
One Japanese study found that carrying a crying infant in your arms for five minutes can help reduce their heart rate and promote sleep.
Tossing and turning at night? Try this 7-day sleep plan
Think of it as sleep training for adults.
This hack to prevent waking up during the night is going viral. Does it work?
A recent TikTok has been going viral for a doctor's unusual sleep hack.
Diet & Nutrition
See AllFrom plant-based to low-carb, choose an eating philosophy that will boost your health.
Does an apple a day really keep the doctor away? The health benefits of the fruit
Here are some of the best reasons to add apples to your shopping list and tasty ways to eat “an apple a day.”
The simple piece of equipment that leveled up my core workouts at home
It makes some moves easier, others harder — and some are just a bit more interesting.
How retirement afforded 1 woman the time to walk off 90 pounds
Gina Buck decided once she retired, she would put herself first. Eight months later, her energy levels are so high her grandchildren can’t keep up with her.
Diagnosed with high cholesterol? 4 dietary changes to make to lower it
Diet plays a significant role in lowering cholesterol. Here are four ways to tackle your diagnosis.