Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center

05/12/2026

Here are steps you can take on an individual level that can help you feel less lonely and create meaningful social connections.

Learn to manage feelings of loneliness and isolation and experience more social connection with these five tips from a Houston Methodist psychologist.

05/11/2026

The “Barbie peptide” has made a name for itself online, largely because of its tanning claims. We talk through what this peptide is supposed to do, why its safety is still unclear and why more research is needed before those claims can be fully understood.

05/11/2026

Dr. Wesley Long shares why you should be careful about what you casually toss into the airport security bin in Reader's Digest.

Stop! Before you get through that airport security line, take a minute to store this common travel item. You'll be happy you did.

05/11/2026

Should you eat before a workout? What about after? And do you really need preworkout supplements and protein to see results? We discuss this and more in this On Health podcast episode.

Why you shouldn’t enter a workout fasted, the biggest misconceptions around fueling for exercise and what actually helps you perform better and recover faster.

05/08/2026

Treatment is possible for overactive bladder. Talk to your doctor about your symptoms.

05/08/2026

The news about hantavirus may bring up a sense of déjà vu, but does that mean you should be concerned? Let’s break down what this virus is, how it spreads and whether it’s something you really need to worry about.

05/08/2026

Our vascular surgeon Dr. Trisha Roy discusses the benefits of compression socks in Yahoo Life.

From long flights to 12-hour shifts, we tested 19 pairs to find the ones that actually ease swelling, reduce fatigue and stay comfortable all day

05/08/2026

Understanding your cardiovascular risk earlier may be one of the most powerful steps you can take to protect your heart. That's why the American Heart Association developed a newer approach to estimating cardiovascular risk: The PREVENT™ Risk Score.

Understanding your cardiovascular risk earlier may be one of the most powerful steps you can take to protect your heart — long before symptoms ever appear.

05/07/2026

While it might sound silly, revisiting proper hand hygiene might be the difference between getting sick and not getting sick — no matter what time of year it is. Here are the 5 steps to make sure you’re doing it correctly. For more tips: http://spr.ly/6189BBdom3

05/07/2026

Today's fitness trackers have gotten way more complicated. Here we demystify how you should actually be tracking your physical activity.

In terms of simply moving around, do steps still reign supreme?

05/06/2026

Busy schedules don’t mean fueling has to be complicated. In this On Health episode, we talk about simple, realistic snack options that can support workouts when time is limited. Fueling before movement doesn’t require a full meal, just enough to help the body show up and do the work.