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Is Hummus Healthy? A Dietitian Reveals Benefits for Gut Health, Weight Loss and More

Hummus is creamy, flavorful and packed with nutrition. Learn about its health benefits and easy ways to add more hummus to your diet.
Bowl of hummus with chickpeas on a color background.
Bowl of hummus with chickpeas on a color background.

11 High-Fiber Fruits to Add to Your Diet for Gut and Heart Health

Need more fiber? Dietitians share 11 high-fiber fruits to add to your diet.
A variety of fresh apples, pears, oranges, and berries.
A variety of fresh apples, pears, oranges, and berries.

What Is 12-3-30? People Are Losing Weight With This Walking Treadmill Workout

Experts weigh in on how to do this viral workout safely to lose weight and improve endurance.
Person wearing pink shoes walking on an inclined treadmill
Person wearing pink shoes walking on an inclined treadmill

How To Start Running the Right Way, According to Physical Therapists

A beginners guide for those who've mastered walking and are ready to start running.

This Is the No. 1 Food to Boost Brain Health, Dietitian Says — and It May Already Be in Your Pantry

In TODAY.com's Expert Tip of the Day, a dietitian reveals her go-to accessible and cheap food rich in brain-boosting omega-3s.
Forks, knives, and spoons lined up against a yellow background.
Forks, knives, and spoons lined up against a yellow background.

Ready to Start Building Muscle? Follow These Top Tips From a Trainer and Dietitian

Building muscle you can see requires strength training, cardio exercise and the right diet. Follow these expert tips to start toning up this summer.

Hammer Curls vs. Bicep Curls: Which Exercise Will Tone Your Arms Faster?

One of the upper-body exercises is more effective than the other — but it depends on your goals.
woman doing bicep and hammer curls
woman doing bicep and hammer curls

How Many Minutes Should You Walk Daily to Extend Your Lifespan?

In TODAY.com's Expert Tip of the Day, an epidemiologist and researcher reveals how much daily walking is needed to prevent chronic disease and early death.
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Balloons that spell the number 100, against a yellow background.

5 Changes to Make to Your Strength-Training Routine to See Progress in 2 Weeks

These simple but effective changes to your strength-training routine will give you results in as little as two weeks, according to fitness expert Dr. Ian Smith.
Woman lifting weights.
Woman lifting weights.

This is the best time of day to take vitamin D supplements, according to experts

Vitamin D supplements are popular for bone health and immunity. When is the best time to take vitamin D? Here's how to take it properly, according to experts.
Supplements in a white bowl on pink background.
Supplements in a white bowl on pink background.