Houston Methodist Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation

10/30/2025

You're feeling a little off. Does that mean you should skip your workout? Find out when it's better to rest or to push through.

Exercise helps build and maintain a healthy immune system. But getting plenty of rest is key for recovery. So which is it?

10/30/2025

Whether you love horror movies or avoid them at all costs, you're certainly familiar with the wave of emotions that comes along with being afraid. And whether it's brought on by a movie or a run in with a big spider, what is fear and why is it so immediately intense?

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10/29/2025

Knowing your target heart rate zones can help you train smarter, not just harder. Here are the benefits of each zone, how to know which zone you're in and which ones you may want to train based on your goals.

Heart rate zones represent different levels of exercise intensity, ranging from 1 to 5, and can help ensure your workouts meet your goals.

10/29/2025

Breast cancer risk isn't just about genetics. Here are several ways to lower your risk.

It's more preventable than you may have thought.

10/28/2025

Seed oils are a hotly debated topic on social media. Some content creators claim that the cooking oils are toxic and cause a host of chronic conditions, from obesity to diabetes. Nutritional research tells a more nuanced story about these often-villainized, refined plant-based vegetable oils, including canola, corn, sunflower and grapeseed. Do we need to rid our pantries of these oils, or just use caution while cooking? In this episode, a registered dietitian shares the truth about seed oils to help you make healthy decisions for your home cooking.

10/28/2025

In this episode, a registered dietitian shares the truth about seed oils to help you make healthy decisions for your home cooking.

Seed oils are a hotly debated topic on social media. Some content creators claim that the cooking oils are toxic and cause a host of chronic conditions, from...

10/28/2025

Experiencing congestion that just won't go away? It might be time to see an ear, nose and throat specialist.

Everything you need to know the common conditions an ENT can help treat, the signs it's time for a visit and what to expect at your first appointment.

10/27/2025

Want to avoid the dreaded shin splint? Dr. Jonathan Zalamea, a sports medicine physician, breaks down exercises to help you prevent shin pain.

10/27/2025

While many of problems like persistent congestion, recurring sinus infections or snoring can be treated by your primary care physician, they sometimes warrant the expertise of an ear, nose and throat (ENT) specialist. Here are three common reasons to visit an ENT.

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10/27/2025

Here's what someone can expect when they stop taking weight-loss medication.

A weight management doctor answers questions about what happens when someone stops taking weight loss medications such as semaglutide or tirzepatide.

10/24/2025

All women — including those with breast implants — should get their annual mammogram starting at age 40 or earlier if they are at a higher risk. Learn more about how breast implants can impact your mammogram: http://spr.ly/6182A2i0M

10/24/2025

Podcasts and audiobooks can't cause as much hearing damage as music, can they? An audiologist explains in this episode of the On Health podcast.

Headphones make listening to content easy, but how much noise can your ears handle? In this episode, an audiologist shares advice to protect your hearing.