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How Healthy Habits in Middle Age May Ward Off Alzheimer’s​How Healthy Habits in Middle Age May Ward Off Alzheimer’s 

How Healthy Habits in Middle Age May Ward Off Alzheimer’s​How Healthy Habits in Middle Age May Ward Off Alzheimer’s 

 New research is focusing largely on what younger people can do to potentially ward off Alzheimer’s disease. Studies show that healthy habits early on, including sleep, diet and exercise, may boost brain health long-term and possibly slam the breaks on cognitive decline. NBC’s Kate Snow reports for TODAY.  ​​New research is focusing largely on what younger…

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Flu Season Kicks off Early: Is it Too Late to Get the Vaccine?​Flu Season Kicks off Early: Is it Too Late to Get the Vaccine? 

Flu Season Kicks off Early: Is it Too Late to Get the Vaccine?​Flu Season Kicks off Early: Is it Too Late to Get the Vaccine? 

 Flu activity is higher than usual for this time of year, according to the CDC, so NBC News medical contributor, Dr. Akshay Syal, joins TODAY with tips to stay healthy. He discusses why there’s an early uptick in numbers, how to protect against the strain that is circulating, and how to manage your symptoms if…

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Get Your Steps in This Fall With Start TODAY’s November Plan​Get Your Steps in This Fall With Start TODAY’s November Plan 

Get Your Steps in This Fall With Start TODAY’s November Plan​Get Your Steps in This Fall With Start TODAY’s November Plan 

 Kick off November with Start TODAY’s plan for building a walking streak over the next 75 days. Fitness contributor Stephanie Mansour and nutrition and health expert Joy Bauer serve up motivation and healthy recipes to help you reach your goal.  ​​Kick off November with Start TODAY’s plan for building a walking streak over the next 75…

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South Korea is fighting its baby bust and could be a model for battling population decline​South Korea is fighting its baby bust and could be a model for battling population decline 

South Korea is fighting its baby bust and could be a model for battling population decline​South Korea is fighting its baby bust and could be a model for battling population decline 

 South Korea, dealing with one of the lowest fertility rates in the world, is trying to change course by offering loads of incentives for young adults to have kids. The real solution might not be only economic, but cultural too. NBC News’ Janis Mackey Frayer reports from Seoul.  ​​South Korea, dealing with one of the lowest…

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Richard Norton, actor and martial artist, died after peptides triggered heart attack, coroner says​Richard Norton, actor and martial artist, died after peptides triggered heart attack, coroner says 

Richard Norton, actor and martial artist, died after peptides triggered heart attack, coroner says​Richard Norton, actor and martial artist, died after peptides triggered heart attack, coroner says 

 Australian actor and martial artist Richard Norton, who faced off in movies against Chuck Norris and Jackie Chan, died of a heart attack tiggered by peptides, according to a coroner’s report.  ​​Australian actor and martial artist Richard Norton, who faced off in movies against Chuck Norris and Jackie Chan, died of a heart attack tiggered by…

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FDA plans to update nutritional rules for infant formula​FDA plans to update nutritional rules for infant formula 

FDA plans to update nutritional rules for infant formula​FDA plans to update nutritional rules for infant formula 

 The Food and Drug Administration plans to introduce new rules around what nutrients must be added to infant formula. The changes the FDA plans to propose, which were shared in advance with NBC News, would tweak the minimum and maximum levels of four nutrients: iodine, manganese, vitamin A and vitamin D.   ​​The Food and Drug Administration…

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Nearly half of U.S. teens ages 13 to 17 say they’ve gambled in the last year, survey finds​Nearly half of U.S. teens ages 13 to 17 say they’ve gambled in the last year, survey finds 

Nearly half of U.S. teens ages 13 to 17 say they’ve gambled in the last year, survey finds​Nearly half of U.S. teens ages 13 to 17 say they’ve gambled in the last year, survey finds 

 The report’s lead author said minors now have more access to gambling through “video games, sports broadcasts and other products.”  ​​The report’s lead author said minors now have more access to gambling through “video games, sports broadcasts and other products.” 

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Health Concerns Raised for Elementary School Near Data Centers​Health Concerns Raised for Elementary School Near Data Centers 

Health Concerns Raised for Elementary School Near Data Centers​Health Concerns Raised for Elementary School Near Data Centers 

 An elementary school in Loudoun County, Virginia is nearly surrounded by 11 data centers and community members are concerned about the pollution that be might produced and what their kids might be breathing. NBC’s Stephanie Gosk reports for TODAY.  ​​An elementary school in Loudoun County, Virginia is nearly surrounded by 11 data centers and community members…

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