Friday, 10 January 2025

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January Challenge

Today's workout is an indoor walk.

See the full 31-day indoor walking plan!

Day or night, exercise does a body good. But given busy schedules, daily biological rhythms and shifting energy levels, what is the best time to work out?

"The best time to exercise is when you can fit it in for sure," NBC News medical contributor Dr. Natalie Azar responded. But if you're tackling certain fitness goals, the answer gets more specific.

When it comes to managing obesity and lowering blood sugar, for example, the freshest evidence suggests the timing of physical activity does play a role and gives the edge to evening exercise.

So what is the best time of the day to workout?

📱 There's more for you in the app! If you're doing the December Flexibility Challenge, get more from the app with:

• Daily, guided workout videos with Stephanie Mansour
• 30-minute guided walks with Al Roker and other experts
• Meal plans that fuel your workouts and help you reach your health goals
• Expert advice and inspiration

Creamy Tahini Lentils with Crispy Spiced Garlic

Most people don't think of lentils as being "indulgent," but cooking them this way — with sautéed onions and in a modest amount of vegetable broth instead of simply in a large pot of water, plus creamifying them with a tahini sauce — truly makes them taste like comfort food. And the crispy pan-fried garlic on top adds the perfect contrasting crunch. Every time I eat this recipe, I'm shocked that I'm essentially eating lentils, sesame seed paste and garlic — three highly nourishing foods!

Get the recipe!

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One Small Thing

Real ways to make a difference in your life, one small thing at a time.

Neurologists reveal 15 subtle migraine symptoms — that aren't a headache

A migraine headache can throw your whole day off track. But if you can learn to pick up on your subtle migraine warning signs, you might able to avoid the pain entirely, experts say.

"This is a really exciting time in migraine treatment," Dr. Rashmi Halker Singh, neurologist and fellowship-trained headache sub-specialist at the Mayo Clinic in Arizona, tells TODAY.com.

If people can learn to identify the early signs of a migraine, before their headache comes on, they may be able to "avoid the whole pain phase of their migraine and keep that part from happening altogether," she says.

Learn more about subtle migraine symptoms.

3 Things To Know TODAY

Ina Garten's roasted broccolini is such a simple yet satisfying side

Side dishes don't get any easier than Ina Garten's roasted broccolini. Just drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper and roast.

These are the foods to add to your diet as you get older

From protein-packed lunches to calcium-rich snacks and more, Dr. Ian Smith stops by TODAY to break down the key foods to incorporate into your diet as you age for boosting energy, happiness and life longevity.