Castor oil is going viral. Does it really work?

Plus, a personal trainer shares the best dumbbell exercises to work every muscle in the body.

August 25, 2023 | VIEW IN BROWSER August 25, 2023 | VIEW IN BROWSER There's nothing better than enjoying a burger with fries to kick off the weekend — except doing it guilt-free, which this tasty recipe allows you to do! Plus, you may have heard people talking about castor oil as a miracle cure-all. From improving digestion to promoting hair growth and treating eye diseases — are the claims legitimate? Walking Challenge Walking Challenge Today's Workout Today's workout is a 20-minute walk.   This weekend you'll be getting in another upper and lower body strength workout. It's likely that after three weeks of lifting, you're starting to feel stronger!   If you're ready to make the strength routines more difficult (or just try something new), trainer Stephanie Mansour put together her favorite dumbbell exercises for you to choose from.   18 best dumbbell exercises for a full-body workout. 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 These black bean burgers are so hearty and satisfying you'll forget they're meat-free. They come together in minutes thanks to hassle-free ingredients like canned beans and frozen corn. Oatmeal helps bind the burger, but also adds bulk to the patties.  When they're cooked, load on the fixings and serve them with Baked Carrot Fries. Breakfast: Whole Grain Toaster Waffle with Greek Yogurt, Berries and Chia Seeds Lunch: Pasta Salad Dinner: Sunny's Black Bean Burgers with Baked Carrot Fries GET THE MEAL PLAN > Making Space for Mindfulness Making Space for Mindfulness 135 pounds down, 1 woman went from running 15 seconds to finishing NYC Marathon Emily Conley Baker lost 135 pounds and no longer feels destined to an early death. READ MORE > One Small Thing One Small Thing Real ways to make a difference in your life, one small thing at a time. Castor oil is going viral for helping with skin, hair and more. Does it really work? Castor oil is not new, but lately it's become social media's favorite cure-all. Videos are hailing castor oil's benefits — from, allegedly, improving digestion to promoting hair growth and treating eye diseases.   Castor oil is a type of vegetable oil derived from the seeds of the castor bean plant. It has been used around the world for centuries to treat various health conditions, for cosmetic purposes and in industrial applications. Today, it's an ingredient in many beauty and household products.   Some proponents swear by putting castor oil on their scalp, face, in their belly button and even in their eyes. As with many other health trends on social media, some of these uses and claims about castor oil have sparked concern among doctors.   Does castor oil really have benefits? Find out what experts say. READ THE ARTICLE > Wellness News Wellness News Mom diagnosed with colon cancer at 28 says early signs were 'brushed off' by doctors At 8 months pregnant, Kelly Spill became constipated and had blood in her stool. Doctors thought her pregnancy caused hemorrhoids. It was stage 3 colon cancer. Mom diagnosed with colon cancer at 28 says early signs were 'brushed off' by doctors At 8 months pregnant, Kelly Spill became constipated and had blood in her stool. Doctors thought her pregnancy caused hemorrhoids. It was stage 3 colon cancer. Kevin Hart reveals he tore lower abdomen, hip and thigh muscles after racing former NFL star Kevin Hart revealed in a video that he's currently in a wheelchair and healing from injuries that occurred during a race against former NFL star Stevan Ridley. Kevin Hart reveals he tore lower abdomen, hip and thigh muscles after racing former NFL star Kevin Hart revealed in a video that he's currently in a wheelchair and healing from injuries that occurred during a race against former NFL star Stevan Ridley. COVID-19 is rising again in the US. How worried should you be? COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are on the rise again in the United States. Here's what we know so far and how to protect yourself. COVID-19 is rising again in the US. How worried should you be? COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are on the rise again in the United States. Here's what we know so far and how to protect yourself. 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