An easy way to de-stress in 3 minutes

Plus, get a cardio and core workout with this 1 exercise

April 26, 2023 | VIEW IN BROWSER April 26, 2023 | VIEW IN BROWSER If you're having a stressful week, this is your cue to stop and take a breath. Literally. Try this 3-minute breathing technique to help you calm down anywhere, anytime. Plus, we have an exercise that works double duty, giving you a core and cardio workout in one. Walking Challenge You've snoozed the challenge for this month. To unsnooze, just click here. Otherwise, we'll see you for a new challenge next month! 👟 Your Meal Plan Today's Plan For dinner tonight, we have another one-pan meal. You're welcome. Sheet-Pan Pineapple Chicken served with brown rice is a bright, colorful dish that is packed with protein and other nutrients, thanks to the chunks of juicy pineapple, red onion and bell peppers.   Here's your meal plan for today: Breakfast: Oatmeal with Pear and Almonds Lunch: Rotisserie Chicken Sandwich Dinner: Sheet-Pan Pineapple Chicken with Brown Rice See something you don't like? Swap it with another recipe in your weekly plan. GET THE MEAL PLAN >   Making Space for Mindfulness After her mom's diagnosis, Laura Dern wants us to learn the hard things about our parents When her mother Diane Ladd received a terrifying diagnosis in 2018 that gave her six months to live, Laura Dern realized how little she had asked about her life. READ MORE > One Small Thing Real ways to make a difference in your life, one small thing at a time. How to calm down in 3 minutes Stress is an an unavoidable fact of life. And some of it is actually good, helping us develop resilience and fueling motivation and productivity. But the constant stream of somber news and a never-ending to do list can also create high levels of chronic stress that has a negative affect on our health.   The good news is there are simple steps you can take to regain some calm in your life. One of the easiest ways to do it? Breathing.   Psychiatrist Marlynn Wei shared this stress-reducing exercise you can do anywhere: Set a timer for three minutes. Focus on your breath. Take a deep breath through your nose while you count to five. Hold your breath for five counts. Exhale for five counts. Repeat for the remaining time, and notice how your breath becomes deeper. 5 more ways to reduce stress in five minutes or less. READ THE ARTICLE > Wellness News Toni Braxton says she 'dismissed' symptoms that could've led to heart attack Toni Braxton reveals a recent health scare where she needed a stent placed to prevent a widow-maker heart attack. She has been candid about her lupus diagnosis. Toni Braxton says she 'dismissed' symptoms that could've led to heart attack Toni Braxton reveals a recent health scare where she needed a stent placed to prevent a widow-maker heart attack. She has been candid about her lupus diagnosis. Is dry shampoo doing more harm than good? We asked the experts Dry shampoo can prolong a good hairstyle and revive greasy, lifeless strands. But overusing it can cause scalp irritation and hair breakage, dermatologists say. Is dry shampoo doing more harm than good? We asked the experts Dry shampoo can prolong a good hairstyle and revive greasy, lifeless strands. But overusing it can cause scalp irritation and hair breakage, dermatologists say. Her weight was a 'hurdle' to IVF, so she turned to Ozempic in her quest to have a baby Ozempic and Wegovy are popular for weight loss, which can help a woman's fertility if she has obesity. Doctors warn against taking semaglutide during pregnancy. Her weight was a 'hurdle' to IVF, so she turned to Ozempic in her quest to have a baby Ozempic and Wegovy are popular for weight loss, which can help a woman's fertility if she has obesity. Doctors warn against taking semaglutide during pregnancy. Thanks for letting us in your inbox! See you again tomorrow morning. Want to refer a friend? Subscribe here Send us Feedback Follow us on Facebook More TODAY Newsletters 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 Manage Subscriptions | Unsubscribe | Privacy | Contact MANAGE SUBSCRIPTION | UNSUBSCRIBE | PRIVACY | CONTACT