Just 5 minutes a day: A 30-day plan to make stretching a habit
Yes, just five minutes a day can have positive effects on your physical and mental health.
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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 pelvic floor therapy and is it right for you?
Pelvic floor therapy has become increasingly popular on TikTok — does it make sense for you?
Study shows menstrual blood can be used as a non-invasive way to detect endometriosis
The study examines menstrual effluent and finds a difference between those who are diagnosed with endometriosis and those without the condition.
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.”
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.
Are your sleep habits healthy? Take this quiz to find out
Almost 7 out 10 Americans don't get restorative sleep. How does your sleep stack up?
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.
Diet & Nutrition
See AllFrom plant-based to low-carb, choose an eating philosophy that will boost your health.
Backstreet Boys’ AJ McLean shares the small changes that helped him lose 32 pounds
The Backstreet Boys' singer is one-year sober and feeling stronger than ever.
Peloton instructor speaks out about ‘disgusting fat shaming comments’
Ash Pryor is clapping back at her haters with a thoughtful Instagram post.
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.