A creamy summer pasta dish that’s good for you

Plus, this simple dumbbell exercise will make carrying groceries easier.

July 20, 2023 | VIEW IN BROWSER July 20, 2023 | VIEW IN BROWSER How many days a week should you shower? Al Roker couldn't hide his shock when he found out the answer. Plus, this pasta dish is easy, affordable and the perfect mix of creamy and nourishing. What could be better?    Want to join us LIVE on the TODAY Show on August 7th? Sign up here to join Al Roker, Stephanie Mansour and your fellow Start TODAY members for a workout segment! Walking Challenge Walking Challenge Today's Workout Today's workout is a 10-minute upper-body dumbbell routine.   Lateral raises tone the arms, but also improve the mobility and strength of the shoulder and upper body, helping you perform everyday movements with ease. To perform: Hold a dumbbell in each hand. Standing up straight, lift your arms straight out to each side until they are extended out in a "T" position parallel to the floor. Slowly lower the weights back down to your sides. Repeat. Get the full 10-minute workout video here. GET THE WORKOUT > Need a break from this month's challenge? Click here to snooze this section until next month. 😴 Your Meal Plan Your Meal Plan Today's Plan Pasta is an easy and affordable meal, and this version is the perfect mix of creamy and nourishing. What could be better?    "In late summer, when my garden is busting at the gut with so many tomatoes that I'm scrambling to harvest, eat and process them all, this dish reminds me to slow down and relish the beauty in those small orbs of bursting sweetness," said chef Gesine Bullock-Prado.  Breakfast: Cold Brew Overnight Oats Lunch: Leftovers Dinner: Creamy Kitchen Garden Pasta GET THE MEAL PLAN > Making Space for Mindfulness Making Space for Mindfulness Viral 'heaven's receptionist' videos are helping people cope with grief Taryn Delanie Smith is helping people cope with grief after death of a loved one in her viral "Heaven's Receptionist" TikTok videos. Experts weigh in on how humor helps with grief. READ MORE > One Small Thing One Small Thing Real ways to make a difference in your life, one small thing at a time. Al Roker can't hide his shock when told how often people should shower a week On the TODAY show, Al Roker, Dylan Dreyer and Sheinelle Jones guessed how often dermatologists recommend people shower.    The answer? Two to three times a week.   Dr. Mary Stevenson, assistant professor of dermatology at NYU Langone Health, says people "should be showering, bathing or cleansing yourself every two to three days." However, working out or engaging in a sweat-inducing activity may make you have to shower more often.   Roker was not on board: "I shower twice a day," he said. But according to experts, his shower schedule can pose health issues.   This is the danger in showering too often. READ THE ARTICLE > Wellness News Wellness News Mom, 50, was enjoying good health. Then a mysterious headache struck Woman who began experiencing headaches was diagnosed with glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer. She shares her symptoms and treatment. Mom, 50, was enjoying good health. Then a mysterious headache struck Woman who began experiencing headaches was diagnosed with glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer. She shares her symptoms and treatment. Chrissy Teigen takes fans along as she gets 1st colonoscopy at age 37 Chrissy Teigen is documenting her first colonoscopy at the early age of 37 to urge others to get checked when it's first recommended by their doctors. Chrissy Teigen takes fans along as she gets 1st colonoscopy at age 37 Chrissy Teigen is documenting her first colonoscopy at the early age of 37 to urge others to get checked when it's first recommended by their doctors. An expert shares how to treat chlorine damaged hair, and the biggest mistake you can make Plus products you'll want to have on-hand before you hit the pool this summer. An expert shares how to treat chlorine damaged hair, and the biggest mistake you can make Plus products you'll want to have on-hand before you hit the pool this summer. 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