How the 12-3-30 workout can help you lose weight.

Al Roker reflects a year after health struggles. November 21, 2023 | [VIEW IN BROWSER](   THIS IS TODAY November 7, 2023 [VIEW IN BROWSER]( THIS IS TODAY Israel and Hamas are working on a possible truce agreement that would include a cease-fire and hostage exchange, according to reports. Plus, tips on how to protect your dog against a mystery respiratory illness, and Al Roker reflects as he returns as a host for the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade after missing it due to health struggles last year.   The Latest   [Hamas 'close to reaching a truce agreement' with Israel, group's leader says.]( A [possible truce deal is in progress]( between Hamas and Israel that would include a [multiday cease-fire]( and at least 50 Israeli and international hostages freed in waves, according to multiple news reports quoting officials from both sides this morning. Palestinian women and children detained in Israel could be exchanged for the hostages held by Hamas as part of the deal, the reports said. Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh said the group is “close to reaching a truce agreement” with Israel. [Here's the latest](. 🐶 [How to protect your dog as a mysterious illness spreads around the country.]( As a [mystery respiratory illness]( affecting dogs spreads across the country, veterinarians are sharing [tips on how to keep your dog safe]( while they work to determine the cause of it. The illness starts with a cough that can last for several weeks, and dogs can quickly develop severe pneumonia in some cases. The contagious illness spreads when dogs come in contact with each other, so experts recommend that anyone traveling for the holidays should avoid boarding their dog if possible. Owners are also urged to avoid dog parks and pet groomers, where your pet could come in contact with an infected dog. [See all the tips here](. [Al Roker reflects 1 year after being hospitalized for blood clots: 'Life can turn on a dime.']( Beloved TODAY weatherman Al Roker will be back [hosting this year's Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade]( on Thursday, one year after health issues caused him to miss the event for the first time in 27 years. [Al looked back on his health struggles]( after being hospitalized for blood clots in his legs and then internal bleeding a year ago. "(I thought) well, what are you going to do? I’m just going to get better, and here we go, it’s next year," he told TODAY.com. He also shared his outlook on the future. “Life can turn on a dime. ... We know that intellectually, but when you’re faced with it, it really does hit home," he said. [Continue reading](. [Shopping Diaries: Khloé Kardashian shares holiday gift ideas and why her sisters are really hard to shop for.]( What do you get a Kardashian for Christmas? Reality star and mom of two [Khloé Kardashian]( has some ideas, plus her [6 top gifts for the holiday season]( in the latest edition of Shop TODAY's Shopping Diaries. Her favorites include inline skates for kids, a water bottle with motivational slogans, beauty products, and in true Kardashian style, a faux leather tube minidress. [Shop them all here](. Also, make sure you're getting the best deals on all your holiday gifts by installing our [Shop TODAY extension for your Chrome browser](, which automatically applies coupon codes from over 40,000 retailers.       Start TODAY   Achieve your life and health goals with easy tips. You don't have to be sprinting all-out on the treadmill in order to get results. The [12-3-30 workout]( can help with weight loss, endurance and building strength, all by walking. The workout involves walking on a treadmill incline setting of 12 at 3 miles per hour for 30 minutes. TikToker Lauren Giraldo, who popularized the workout, showed how it helped her lose 30 pounds by doing it five times per week. She also noted that it took a little while for her to complete the full 30 minutes. Experts advise to gradually increase the incline to 12 rather than risking injury by starting at such a high level, and to also make sure to build in recovery days to avoid overuse injuries. [Learn more here](.   What's for dinner?   Allow us to do the meal-planning for you This Thanksgiving week is one of those times when you get so wrapped up in what to serve on the holiday, you forget you need to make dinner for the other days leading up to it. Save that stress with this simple and elegant [chicken paillard saltimbocca]( from chef Elena Besser. Crisp up some prosciutto in a pan, cook the seasoned chicken until it's golden brown, top with some arugula and salad dressing, and you have a fresh and healthy dinner in no time. 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