Health & Wellness

Reppin' H-Town

Two Simones from Houston Killed It at the Olympics on Thursday

Spring's Simone Biles fulfilled her gold medal expectations in spectacular style, and Sugar Land's Simone Manuel thrilled with a history-making swim.

08/12/2016 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Top Doctors 2016

The Top Doctors in Houston in 2016

We profile five doctors making a difference today—and in our children's futures.

07/18/2016 By Roxanna Asgarian

Top Doctors 2016

Houston's Top Doctors 2016

We profile five doctors making a difference today—and in our children’s futures.

07/18/2016 By Roxanna Asgarian

Top Doctors 2016

Close Range: A Quest to Understand and Treat Autism on Both Ends of the Spectrum

“There’s a lot of great evidence to suggest that autism is strongly influenced by genetic factors."

07/18/2016 By Roxanna Asgarian

Top Doctors 2016

To the Wire: How a Rare Brain-Surgery Procedure Helped a Young Patient When Nothing Else Could

“Nobody could tell me what was wrong with her.”

07/18/2016 By Roxanna Asgarian

Top Doctors 2016

Target Practice: Gene Sequencing and the Fight Against Cancer in Children

Studies like BASIC3 could go a long way toward finding more genetic mutations, and along with that, more tailored drugs.

07/18/2016 By Roxanna Asgarian

Fitness Friday

Can Some Stretchy Fabric Improve Your Workout?

A crash course on compression gear and whether it lives up to the hype.

07/15/2016 By Andrea Park

Fitness

How Define Body & Mind Conquered Dubai

With single-sex classes and diverse partnerships, the Houston-based is staying true to its roots while navigating the local norms.

07/08/2016 By Ellie Sharp

I Scream

Is Healthy Ice Cream Too Good to Be True?

Arctic Zero is no Ben & Jerry's, that's for sure.

07/06/2016 By Hala Daher

Fitness Friday

A Houston Hurdler Readies for Her Final Race

At age 42, Meka Rembert is preparing for her final Olympic Trials and racing against her 16-year-old daughter.

07/01/2016 By Ayshe Tayfun

Fitness Friday

Houston's Soccer Stars Share Their Fitness Secrets

Want to work out like the pros? We asked six Dynamo and Dash players for their workout routines, diet tips and fitness philosophies.

06/24/2016 By Andrea Park

The Look

Houston Style Setter: Henry Richardson

The mind (and blue eyes) behind DEFINE talks about his style and workout philosophies and the new athletic brand he loves.

06/20/2016 By Jamie Smith

Fitness Friday

Equinox's New Spin Class Thrives on Competition

With data-driven games that challenge riders to compete individually and in groups, The Pursuit could be the most intense spin experience in Houston.

06/17/2016 By Ellie Sharp

The Fearless Femme

I Tried It: 10,000 Steps

I thought I was an active person, until I got a Fitbit.

06/16/2016 By Hala Daher

Martial Arts

This Self-Defense Clinic Packs A Punch

Up your butt-kicking quotient with a free lesson on MMA basics at nonameFit.

06/10/2016 By Ayshe Tayfun

Fitness Friday

Meet the Efficient, Underrated MVP of the Gym

The kettlebell is the ultimate low-budget, low-time-commitment tool for a full body workout.

06/03/2016 By Andrea Park

Ice House

This Month’s Must-Try Dept: Vaginal Steaming

You know what it’s like when you make yourself a cup of hot chamomile tea, hold it in both hands, and breathe in the steam?

05/31/2016 By Roxanna Asgarian

Fitness Friday

Back to B.A.S.I.C.S.: Group Fitness for People Who Hate Commitment

Rather than commit to a class time, members at B.A.S.I.C.S. in the Heights can drop by any time between 5 a.m. and 8 p.m. to complete the workout of the day at their own pace.

05/13/2016 By Ayshe Tayfun

Going Dutch

Don't Be Afraid to Bike to Work—BikeHouston Will Show You How

Bike to Work days throughout May will lead group rides through downtown, Sugar Land, The Woodlands and more.

05/11/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

Fitness Friday

The Ultimate Guide to Sports Nutrition Foods and Supplements

From energy goo and electrolytes to salt sticks and jerky, everything you need to know about eating to optimize your workout.

05/06/2016 By Ellie Sharp

Houstonia Magazine

Health & Wellness

Two Simones from Houston Killed It at the Olympics on Thursday

The Top Doctors in Houston in 2016

Houston's Top Doctors 2016

Close Range: A Quest to Understand and Treat Autism on Both Ends of the Spectrum

To the Wire: How a Rare Brain-Surgery Procedure Helped a Young Patient When Nothing Else Could

Target Practice: Gene Sequencing and the Fight Against Cancer in Children

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How Define Body & Mind Conquered Dubai

Is Healthy Ice Cream Too Good to Be True?

A Houston Hurdler Readies for Her Final Race

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