TODAY 3rd Hour: Steps to a healthy new year. Ron Finley’s houseplants tips. Bakari Sellers on first children’s book.

<p>TODAY’s Checklist — Dr. Natalie Azar has important information on diets, exercise, checkups and much more for a healthy start to the new year. Plus, it’s National Houseplant Day and “Gangsta Gardener” Ron Finley is sharing tips and tricks for your houseplants. Also, Sheinelle Jones, Craig Melvin and Al Roker are chatting with Bakari Sellers about his new children’s book.</p>