Houston Methodist Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine Specialists

07/22/2026

When your brain feels overdue for a restart, here's a guide to identifying what's slowing your mental performance and the everyday habits that can help reboot your focus.

A step-by-step guide to identifying what's slowing down your mental performance and the everyday habits that can help you reboot your focus.

07/21/2026

Have you ever gotten the ick from a specific food due to a single bad experience? Do you experience physical symptoms when eating that food again, even if you don't have a physical sensitivity to it? This is actually a phenomenon known as an anticipatory reaction.

07/21/2026

In this episode, we cover what water weight is, the lifestyle habits that contribute to fluid retention and how to spot the difference between normal fluctuations and warning signs of excess fluid buildup.

When the numbers on the scale suddenly jump, it's easy to blame "wa...

07/21/2026

☀️ PSA: Sunscreen isn't a "set it and forget it" kind of thing. Find out how often you really need to reapply.

Sunscreen is one of the best tools to protect skin from the sun's UV rays. Learn when and how often you should reapply sunscreen in different scenarios.

07/20/2026

Eating healthier doesn’t always require a complete overhaul. A primary care physician shares how adding, not subtracting from, our diets can help us make better choices over time.

07/20/2026

Dr. B. Keith Ellis suggests what daily habits can help bring down your blood pressure numbers in EatingWell.

A cardiologist and a dietitian share their expert tips for battling hypertension. Dietary changes, getting enough hydration and sleeping sufficiently can all combat high blood pressure.

07/20/2026

Weight-loss drugs can be effective, but they don’t change the biology driving weight regulation. We explain how these medications work, what could happen if you stop taking them and what long-term treatment could actually look like.

Weight-loss medications like GLP-1s can help with weight loss, but they are designed for ongoing management. Learn why long-term care matters.

07/17/2026

So what should you do about your travel neck pillow? Here's what Dr. suggests in The US Sun.

TRAVELERS who often use neck pillows for comfort when flying should think twice before sending them through TSA checkpoints. There’s a hidden and cringeworthy reason why passengers should zi…

07/17/2026

Exhaustion can make healthy eating harder. Here's how you can make nutritious meals when you’d rather do literally anything else than make yourself a meal.

A Houston Methodist dietitian shares simple, nutritious meal ideas for exhausted nights — plus pantry staples, smart shortcuts and when to see a clinician.

07/16/2026

Soccer injuries aren’t random. Certain parts of the body are more likely to be affected because of how the game is played — quick cuts, sudden stops, and repeated stress over time. Knowing where injuries tend to happen most often can help players make smarter decisions on the field and reduce injury risk.

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