If you're looking for inspiration from weight loss success stories or tips on whether you should get that nagging symptom checked out, TODAY Health is here to help. We also have spoken to experts to answer your questions about healthy eating and fitness. Here are some of our top stories from this year that can also help you get 2025 off to a healthy start.
We're always inspired by weight loss stories, especially when they have real tips others can use in their own quest to drop some pounds. Nicolas Garratt weighed 400 pounds when he was only 15, but lost 200 pounds in four years after a series of ups and downs. He shared how food and his emotions were connected and why his mindset was as important as his exercise regimen. "I want to help people do what I did," he said.
"Full House" star Dave Coulier shared exclusively on TODAY in November that he has been diagnosed with Stage 3 non-Hodgkin lymphoma. The actor who famously played Uncle Joey described the initial symptom that prompted him to go to the doctor and how he has fared with treatment for the illness. He also hoped to raise awareness and encourage others to get screened.
Another part of TODAY Health's mission is to help you cut through the social media noise and online confusion to get answers to basic fitness questions like this one. We spoke to doctors and a personal trainer about whether walking on a treadmill is just as beneficial as walking outdoors. The experts also shared which one they would recommend if you have a choice between doing both, while emphasizing an important point: "All in all, any exercise is good exercise."
If you're feeling anxious about having put off a trip to the doctor to check on a nagging issue, know that sometimes even doctors do the same thing. New York anesthesiologist Dr. Sachin Kulkarni figured some gastrointestinal issues were probably just irritable bowel syndrome. A colonoscopy revealed he had Stage 4 colorectal cancer. "You have this whole plan in your mind of what life is going to be like. And then all of a sudden it just takes a sharp turn," he said. Kulkarni also shared how he approached his treatment, the way he changed his diet and the supporting role his family played.
TODAY Health is always looking to get to the bottom of which foods are best when it comes to what you're putting in your body. Here we examined cooking oil by speaking with a dietitian about which type of the kitchen staple is best to use. Olive oil? Coconut oil? Avocado oil? We have all you need to know, plus what to check on the label to make sure you're avoiding ones with unhealthy ingredients.
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