Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Physical Therapy - League City

06/20/2025

During long bouts of exercise, water alone isn't enough to maintain your body’s balance of fluids. You must balance that with electrolytes. So, what does proper hydration look like? We ask a sports medicine physician for tips on proper hydration. http://spr.ly/61804P21j

06/20/2025

If you get into a conversation about Houston summers, there's a good chance you'll hear the phrase, "It's not the heat, it's the humidity." Here are three ways humidity affects your health.

Humidity can have severe impacts on our health when combined with heat. Learn how humidity affects our health and how to stay safe in humid weather.

06/19/2025

In this episode, we explore all you need to know before you pull out that soft heating pad or chilly ice pack.

The use of ice and heat as medical therapy dates to ancient times, easy-to-apply treatments for the management of everything from inflammation to stiffness. ...

06/19/2025

Americans alone drink 400 million cups of coffee each day — is it healthy? Discover the pros and cons of the world’s No.2 beverage in a new episode of the On Health podcast.

Is coffee good for you? In this episode of On Health, we explore the health benefits and downsides of drinking the world's second-favorite beverage.

06/18/2025

Magnesium is an essential mineral important for healthy living, but can supplementing it do you any good? The benefits in otherwise healthy people aren’t clear, and taking too much can be unsafe. Luckily, most people can achieve their daily magnesium intake through a healthy diet of whole foods. Read more here: http://spr.ly/61894H3OR

06/18/2025

Finding a breast lump can be frightening, but it's actually fairly common. So how can you tell the difference between a benign lump and something more serious?

Worried you felt a lump in your breast? Start here.

06/17/2025

Our neurologist Dr. Gunjan Narwani confirms in Woman's World that the amount and quality of sleep a person gets directly influences cognitive function.

A recent meta-analysis of research outlines the ways in which sleep disorders increase risk of cognitive decline, including dementia. Experts on what to know.

06/17/2025

Prostate problems can be serious. Don't ignore them.

Prostate problems? Learn what to do here.

06/16/2025

What is an Overactive Bladder (OAB)? In this Q&A session, Dr. Kathleen Kobashi explains everything you need to know about an overactive bladder, including its causes, common symptoms, and the latest treatment options available.

06/16/2025

Here are the six signs that it is time to visit a neurologist.

If you have these symptoms, you probably have questions.

06/13/2025

Are you experiencing urinary incontinence or know someone who is? In this comprehensive Q&A session, Dr. Kathleen Kobashi, Chair of the Department of Urology, breaks down everything you need to know about urinary incontinence.

06/13/2025

Like many others, you may have heard social media influencers' claim that "seed oils" are "toxic" and responsible for the rise in chronic illnesses. Is any of this true?

The question of whether to avoid seed oils like canola, corn and sunflower is much more complex than what social media or the news may have you believe.