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As he gets ready for work very early in the morning, TODAY’s Al Roker likes to whip up his signature ketogenic diet breakfast: an egg muffin. He packs it in tinfoil with a slice of cheese on top — and brings an extra muffin to the office for Savannah Guthrie.

Whether you're following the keto diet or not, Al's muffins sound delicious! Follow the link to get the recipe.

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Even when we know people’s names, why do we go for days without using them? By using someone’s name, you help them feel seen and acknowledged — and that’s an act of kindness. According to kindness.org’s research in collaboration with the University of Oxford, doing a kind act increases happiness, well-being, trust and compassion. And it can have the same powerful effect on those who receive the act. Try it, and put a smile on both your faces.

A lack of liquor can do a body good, especially if you’re a woman. “Dry January” is underway, a month when many people voluntarily stop drinking alcohol. It’s not too late to join and there are some compelling health reasons to do it.

Alcohol increases the risk of breast cancer, and women who drink are also more vulnerable to brain and heart damage than men. Even a brief break from booze can make a difference, research has found.

Can’t abstain for a full month? Follow the link to see what experts recommend and what other health benefits you might expect during Dry January.