A doctor and her former cancer patient share a tearful hug at his high school graduation after she kept a promise she made four years earlier. Plus, a 101-year-old woman who still swims every day shared four longevity tips, and a neurologist reveals the daily habits that reduce her risk of stroke.
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When Missouri teen Dylan Mwaniki was enduring years of treatment for a rare form of Stage 4 cancer at a hospital in Houston, Dr. Mary Austin told him that if he made it to his high school graduation, she would be there. Austin kept that promise this month, flying from Seattle to surprise Mwaniki with a tearful embrace. “It was just pure joy,” he tells TODAY. “That hug meant everything.”
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At 101 years old, Betty Morris still swims every day and takes Zumba classes weekly at her local YMCA. The centenarian from Michigan, who makes sure to keep her days packed with activities, shared four habits that have helped her live a long and fulfilling life.
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In TODAY.com’s Expert Tip of the Day, Dr. Carolyn D. Brockington shares the “small steps” she takes every day to protect her brain.
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Your 2026 wellness journey starts here! Subscribe to the Start TODAY app (now available on Android!) to get started with your whole-body wellness companion. Unlock healthy meal plans, fitness challenges tailored to all levels, and daily inspiration from experts.
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Our team did a lot of legwork to narrow down the top-performing summer essentials. These are the everyday upgrades worth making to solve common seasonal woes before they arrive.
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Make a New York City bodega-style chopped cheese sandwich in only 15 minutes with this recipe from The Grill Dads, Mark Fey and Ryan Anderson, featuring hoagie rolls with chopped burger patties, sauteed onions, American cheese, special sauce, tomato, shredded iceberg lettuce and hot peppers.
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