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5K challenge: How to walk or run 3 miles in just 6 weeks
Whether you're a beginner or more advanced, we've got a 5K training plan to get you to the finish line.
Easy, healthy meal ideas for the week ahead: Key lime pie pudding, savory meatballs and more
A filling, heart-healthy menu packed with palate-pleasing recipes.
After losing 200 pounds, this mom is having 20 pounds of loose skin removed
Kristi Ray Ledgerwood turned her life around with walking, a low-carb diet and medication. The next step in her journey is removing 20 pounds of loose skin.
Mental Health
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4 breathing techniques to ease your anxiety in minutes
Slower breathing can reduce anxiety and fear, while increasing the ability to reason.
Burned out? How to take a mental health day to rest and recharge
82% of employed Gen Z employees want mental health days to combat burnout. Here’s how to take a day off to rest, recharge and reflect.
Viral 'heaven's receptionist' videos are helping people cope with grief
Even those who aren't religious are finding comfort in Taryn Delanie Smith's videos depicting what happens when you arrive in heaven.
I can’t get into meditation. How can I quiet my mind?
Some people find it easier to slow their mind when their body is moving.
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.
She decided to freeze her eggs at 34. The process revealed aggressive ovarian cancer
Morgan Bellock had an ultrasound to preserve her fertility when her doctors discovered the cyst. When they removed it, they found cancer lurking behind it.
New mom, 32, suddenly couldn't see or hear. It was the 1st sign of a rare heart condition
After three weeks of medical detective work, doctors pinpointed the cause of her life-threatening symptoms.
Woman, 100, credits stock trading, poker playing for long life: 'It keeps me going'
“It’s like a lot of other things — you’ve got to be lucky," Shirley Bernstein says.
Woman’s heart attack symptoms dismissed as panic attack by paramedics: ‘No one had my back’
Katherine Fitzgerald felt like she was dying, but paramedics told her it was a panic attack. She soon learned she was right and wonders if her complications were from delayed care.
Fitness
See AllGet the latest exercise tips, fitness challenges and workout trends to try at home for health and wellbeing.
20 best exercises to tone every muscle in your arm
The best arm workout incorporates exercises that target your triceps, biceps and shoulders.
Everyone should be doing planks. Here's why
Planks work your abs, arms, back and lower body. But performing the plank exercise properly is key to reaping the benefits.
This 2-hour window is the best time of day to work out for weight loss, study finds
If you have a choice, certain parts of the day offer different benefits when it comes to exercise.
Her doctor said she couldn't lose weight without surgery. She proved him wrong and lost 110 pounds
Kerri Fitzgerald committed to a healthy diet and walking plan to lose weight to qualify for a heart transplant. Now, she's regained her health and no longer needs one.
Sleep
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Is 6 hours of sleep at night enough?
Sleeping six hours a night? Experts discuss whether it's enough, the potential health impacts, and tips to improve sleep hygiene.
Is 5 hours of sleep at night enough?
Is it healthy to sleep five hours at night? Experts discuss the health impacts of sleep deprivation and how to get more sleep.
Staying up late may put you at greater risk of diabetes, a new study finds
Researchers from Brigham and Women’s Hospital found that people who naturally prefer to stay up late are more likely to have poor lifestyle habits
Your 'sleep personality' may be keeping you from getting quality rest. Find out yours
Are you a busy brain or a sensitive sleeper?
Diet & Nutrition
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We want to share your Start TODAY non-scale victories on the show!
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Oprah recalls how she was treated differently shopping when she weighed over 200 pounds
Winfrey opened up about the experience during a panel on obesity and weight loss medications called "The State of Weight" on Oprah Daily.
This simple food swap can help you lose weight after 40
It comes down to focusing on the quality of certain nutrients.
How long does it take the average runner to complete a marathon?
Estimating how long it takes to run a marathon can be beneficial for setting realistic goals, but different runners use different methods and formulas to get there.