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On Health with Houston Methodist — 103 episodes

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1

Digestive Health: Food Has Evolved — Our Gut Hasn’t

2

Workout Nutrition: What Works & What Doesn’t

3

Rec Leagues: The Case for Playing Sports as an Adult

4

Social Connection: How Your Social Life Benefits Your Health

5

Pelvic Floor: What “Strong” Really Means

6

Cancer Screening: Can One Blood Test Really Detect 50+ Cancers?

7

Cortisol: Is the ‘Stress Hormone’ Stressing You Out?

8

Wearables: What They Can & Can’t Do

9

Protein: It’s Everywhere — How Much Is Too Much?

10

Stress & Anxiety: How to Tell the Difference & Tips for Coping

11

Staying Active: What Counts as Exercise & How Much Is Enough?

12

Fiber: Should You Be ‘Fibermaxxing’?

13

Gut Microbiome Tests: What They Do (& Don't) Tell You

14

Burnout: How to Spot It & What to Do About It

15

Seed Oils: The Current Bad Guy in the Food World?

16

Weight Loss Misconceptions: Factors Beyond Diet & Exercise

17

Headphones: How to Use Them & Protect Your Hearing

18

Eating Healthy: What Does 'Everything in Moderation' Mean?

19

Painkillers: Navigating Your Over-the-Counter Options

20

Exercise: How to (Re)Start the Habit

21

Food Poisoning: How You Get It & How to Avoid It

22

Blue Light: What Is It & Should You Use Blocking Glasses?

23

Body Cleanse: Do Detox Diets Really Work?

24

Ice vs. Heat Therapy: When to Use Which

25

Plant-Forward Eating: Why You Don’t Have to Break Up with Meat

26

Coffee: Is the World’s No. 2 Beverage Healthy?

27

Muscle Soreness: What Causes It & How to Recover Faster

28

Artificial Sweeteners & Blood Sugar: Zero Calories, Zero Impact?

29

Ultra-Processed Foods: Are You Eating More Than You Think?

30

Weight Loss: What to Do When You Hit a Plateau

31

Better Sleep: Finding the Right Position for You

32

Cardiologists: What They Do & When to See One

33

Back Pain: When to Rest & When to See a Doctor

34

Immunity: Can You Boost It Naturally?

35

Fitness: How Your Workouts Should Change as You Age

36

Magnesium: Is Your Diet Providing Enough?

37

Health Data: Numbers to Keep Your Eye On

38

Mindful Drinking: Cutting Back with Mocktails & NA Drinks

39

Probiotics: What They Are & Who Needs Them

40

Prostate Cancer: Risk Factors, Symptoms, Screening — What Men Need to Know

41

Home Remedies: Which Work, Which Don’t?

42

Weightlifting: The Science-Backed Benefits of Getting Stronger

43

Sinus Infection vs. Allergies: How to Tell the Difference

44

Heart Disease: Can You Prevent a Heart Attack or Stroke?

45

BMI: When It’s Helpful & When It’s Not

46

Mammograms: What to Know Before Your First (or Twentieth!)

47

Mediterranean Diet: It’s More Than a Diet, It’s a Lifestyle

48

Neurologists: What They Do & When to See One

49

Menopause: The Other Side of Puberty

50

Skin-Care Trends: Age The Way You Want To

51

Blood Sugar: What’s Normal, What’s High & How to Control It

52

Heart Healthy Diet: How to Make It Taste Better

53

Digestive Problems: What to Do If Your Gut Is Giving You Grief

54

Colorectal Cancer: Why Are People Under 45 Getting Diagnosed?

55

Metabolism: Why It Goes Haywire, What’s in Your Control

56

Milk: Which Kind Is the Best Fit for You?

57

Welcome to On Health with Houston Methodist

58

Weight Loss Medications: Do They Work? Are They Safe? Who Are They For?

59

Cholesterol: It’s Not About the Amount in Your Food

60

Walking: Steps, Speed, Mileage — What Matters Most?

61

Food Labels: What They Tell Us

62

Joint Pain: What to Do When Things Are Starting to Hurt

63

Fear: The Science of Why We Love (and Hate) Horror

64

Mom Brain: Yes, It’s Real — Here Are Tips for Improving It

65

Migraine vs. Headache: Why the Difference Matters

66

Blood Pressure: How to Lower It Naturally

67

Inflammation: The Hidden Culprit Behind Chronic Disease?

68

Season 4 Preview

69

ACL Tears: As the Women’s World Cup Begins, What’s With All the Injuries?

70

Sweat: What Is It Good For?

71

Processed Meat: Should You Put That Hot Dog Down?

72

Exercise: Can Music Improve Your Performance?

73

Dementia: Can It Be Prevented?

74

Ice Cream: Are the “Healthier” Options Really Healthy?

75

Weather: Can It Affect Your Mood?

76

Intermittent Fasting: The Benefits Beyond Weight Loss

77

Sleep Apnea: Snoring Isn’t the Only Symptom

78

Bread Aisle: What Grains Can You Trust?

79

Night Owl vs. Early Bird: Is One Better Than the Other?

80

Season 3 Preview

81

Seasonal Allergies: Why Do We Get Them? Can We Prevent Them?

82

Diet Soda: Can You Really Indulge Guilt-Free?

83

Footwear: How to Avoid Common Shoe Mistakes

84

Heartbreak: Can You Die of a Broken Heart?

85

Pets: The Surprising Ways They Benefit Our Health

86

Smartphones: Should You Be Worried About Your Screen Time?

87

Heartburn: Inevitable or Preventable?

88

Fitness Trackers: Which Metrics Matter Most?

89

Air Fryers: A Healthier Way to Cook?

90

Habits: Why Are New Year’s Resolutions So Hard to Keep?

91

Season 2 Preview

92

Healthy Aging: Are There Secrets to It?

93

Blood Pressure: What’s Normal? What’s High? Can You Lower It?

94

Vitamin D Deficiency: A Silent Epidemic?

95

Germs: Are Germaphobes Right to Be So Worried?

96

Hydration: Do You Need More Than Just Water?

97

Supplements: Helpful? Harmful? A Waste of Money?

98

Flu Season: Will It Be Bad?

99

Ear Health: Should Cotton Swabs Go in Your Ears?

100

Brunch: Is Avocado Toast Really a Healthy Choice?

101

Air Pollution: How Does It Affect Lung Health?

102

Sunscreen: Are You Using It Correctly?

103

Introducing: On Health with Houston Methodist