Health & Wellness

Operating on the shoulders of history

A Local E.R. Doctor and Former Astronaut Talks Coronavirus in Houston

Dr. William Fisher, a former astronaut and father of Fox News Correspondent Kristin Fisher, explains what it's like in the hospitals, what we learned from the 1918 Spanish flu, and why he's more afraid to go into work now than he was to go into space.

04/23/2020 By Catherine Wendlandt

Take some time

6 Tips for Physical and Mental Wellness While Working from Home

With all the home distractions, personal wellness might just be the last thing on your mind.

04/21/2020 By Gabi De la Rosa

Actually enjoy 'shelter in place'

3 Tips To Create a Wellness Sanctuary Inside Your Home

You're already utilizing technology when working from home, so you might as well use it to stay healthy too.

04/03/2020 By Gabi De la Rosa

Role Model

Jackie Young-Medcalf Won't Stop Fighting for the Environment

Houston’s fiercest toxic-waste protester never gives up.

04/01/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Flower power

Can Nature Help Make Chemo Easier to Endure?

A new garden lifts the spirits of cancer patients at Houston Methodist.

04/01/2020 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Dancing on my own

Use Facebook To Dance Your Way Through Quarantine

Houston Ballet and others go online with their best moves.

03/27/2020 By Olivia Flores Alvarez

The Doctor Is In

When You're Down and Out, This IV Drip Spa Makes House Calls

ThrIVe Drip Spa is a real life-saver.

03/24/2020 By Abby Ledoux

Fitness Friday

These Leggings Offer a Workout for Your Legs Just By Putting Them On

Activewear meets lymphatic massage thanks to local brand Élastique Athletics.

03/20/2020 By Ngozi Iloka

Stay Healthy, Stay Home

I Tried It: Digital Healthcare

Focused on early prevention, Houston-based Ways2Well offers comprehensive diagnostic panels and digital counseling that go beyond a traditional wellness check.

03/17/2020 By Krupali Laxmidas

Try not to sneeze.

How Is COVID-19 Different from Hay Fever?

It’s a really bad time to have allergies.

03/16/2020 By Catherine Wendlandt

Nutrition Matters

Want to Boost Your Immune System? Drink a Green Smoothie.

Let's give our bodies the best fighting chance.

03/16/2020 By Gabi De la Rosa

Feed the Kids

Kids' Meals Is Asking for Help Feeding Houston's Most In-Need Children

The organization expects an influx of families who will need free meals because of the COVID-19 crisis.

03/12/2020 By Catherine Wendlandt

Meals on Wheels

Interfaith Ministries Needs Donations to Feed Seniors During COVID-19 Crisis

The organization plans to deliver week-long emergency food kits to homebound seniors, but needs help financing the project.

03/11/2020 By Catherine Wendlandt

The Rundown

Here's What You Need to Know about the Coronavirus in Houston

An ongoing round-up of what we know about Covid-19.

03/09/2020 By Dianna Wray and Catherine Wendlandt

No, It's Not CBD

CB2 Repair Cream Has Launched in Houston, and We're Officially Sold

The natural, non-cannabis-based cream is available at SWEAT 1000.

02/25/2020 By Jayme Lamm

Under the Microscope

An "Outbreak" at the Health Museum

The Smithsonian exhibit is spreading knowledge about epidemics amid coronavirus fears

02/24/2020 By Brittanie Shey

Feed the World

Justin Reid Helps Kids’ Meals Celebrate Major Milestone

The local org has successfully delivered over a million free, healthy meals to children in need.

02/21/2020 With Stevi Maytubby

Heartwarming Stuff

MD Anderson Gives Parents a Much-Needed Night Out

The Valentine's-themed event at the Westin Houston Medical Center pampered families of pediatric patients.

02/14/2020 By Abby Ledoux

The Future Is Female

Houston Officials Stand With Planned Parenthood at Record-Breaking Luncheon

City, state, and national leaders joined the crowd of 2,350 at PP Gulf Coast's annual event.

02/07/2020 By Abby Ledoux

Fitness Friday

At the C. Baldwin, Take a Spin Class Without Ever Leaving Your Hotel Room

The chic downtown hotel's Peloton King Suites are where staycation meets sweat sesh.

02/07/2020 By Joanna O'Leary