On Health with Houston Methodist
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On Health with Houston Methodist is for the health conscious, curious and even skeptics out there. Each week, our hosts are joined by a Houston Methodist expert to explore an everyday wellness trend or significant health topic.
For more than 100 years, Houston Methodist has provided the best — and safest — clinical care, advanced technology and patient experience. We are proud to be a top hospital in Texas and the nation.
For more health advice and tips from Houston Methodist experts, check out our blog at houstonmethodist.org/blog.
Categories: Health
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Stress and anxiety are often used interchangeably, but they’re not the same — and understanding the difference matters. While stress actually can be helpful in short bursts, anxiety can take a serious toll on your mental and physical health. With 42 million Americans living with anxiety — and nearly half of Gen Z reporting the feeling — it’s time to unpack what’s normal, what’s not and how to cope. In this episode, we explore why anxiety is on the rise and practical strategies to help you fee...
Previous episodes
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95 - Stress & Anxiety: How to Tell the Difference & Tips for Coping Tue, 02 Dec 2025
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94 - Staying Active: What Counts as Exercise & How Much Is Enough? Tue, 18 Nov 2025
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93 - Fiber: Should You Be ‘Fibermaxxing’? Tue, 11 Nov 2025
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92 - Gut Microbiome Tests: What They Do (& Don't) Tell You Tue, 04 Nov 2025
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91 - Burnout: How to Spot It & What to Do About It Tue, 28 Oct 2025
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90 - Seed Oils: The Current Bad Guy in the Food World? Tue, 21 Oct 2025
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89 - Weight Loss Misconceptions: Factors Beyond Diet & Exercise Tue, 14 Oct 2025
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88 - Headphones: How to Use Them & Protect Your Hearing Tue, 07 Oct 2025
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87 - Eating Healthy: What Does 'Everything in Moderation' Mean? Tue, 30 Sep 2025
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86 - Painkillers: Navigating Your Over-the-Counter Options Tue, 15 Jul 2025
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85 - Exercise: How to (Re)Start the Habit Tue, 08 Jul 2025
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84 - Food Poisoning: How You Get It & How to Avoid It Tue, 01 Jul 2025
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83 - Blue Light: What Is It & Should You Use Blocking Glasses? Tue, 24 Jun 2025
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82 - Body Cleanse: Do Detox Diets Really Work? Tue, 17 Jun 2025
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81 - Ice vs. Heat Therapy: When to Use Which Tue, 10 Jun 2025
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80 - Plant-Forward Eating: Why You Don’t Have to Break Up with Meat Tue, 03 Jun 2025
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79 - Coffee: Is the World’s No. 2 Beverage Healthy? Tue, 27 May 2025
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78 - Muscle Soreness: What Causes It & How to Recover Faster Tue, 20 May 2025
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77 - Artificial Sweeteners & Blood Sugar: Zero Calories, Zero Impact? Tue, 13 May 2025
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76 - Ultra-Processed Foods: Are You Eating More Than You Think? Tue, 11 Mar 2025
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75 - Weight Loss: What to Do When You Hit a Plateau Tue, 04 Mar 2025
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74 - Better Sleep: Finding the Right Position for You Tue, 25 Feb 2025
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73 - Cardiologists: What They Do & When to See One Tue, 18 Feb 2025
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72 - Back Pain: When to Rest & When to See a Doctor Tue, 11 Feb 2025
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71 - Immunity: Can You Boost It Naturally? Tue, 04 Feb 2025
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70 - Fitness: How Your Workouts Should Change as You Age Tue, 28 Jan 2025
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69 - Magnesium: Is Your Diet Providing Enough? Tue, 21 Jan 2025
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68 - Health Data: Numbers to Keep Your Eye On Tue, 14 Jan 2025
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67 - Mindful Drinking: Cutting Back with Mocktails & NA Drinks Tue, 07 Jan 2025
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66 - Probiotics: What They Are & Who Needs Them Tue, 24 Sep 2024
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65 - Prostate Cancer: Risk Factors, Symptoms, Screening — What Men Need to Know Tue, 17 Sep 2024
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64 - Home Remedies: Which Work, Which Don’t? Tue, 10 Sep 2024
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63 - Weightlifting: The Science-Backed Benefits of Getting Stronger Tue, 03 Sep 2024
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62 - Sinus Infection vs. Allergies: How to Tell the Difference Tue, 27 Aug 2024
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61 - Heart Disease: Can You Prevent a Heart Attack or Stroke? Tue, 20 Aug 2024
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60 - BMI: When It’s Helpful & When It’s Not Tue, 13 Aug 2024
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59 - Mammograms: What to Know Before Your First (or Twentieth!) Tue, 06 Aug 2024
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58 - Mediterranean Diet: It’s More Than a Diet, It’s a Lifestyle Tue, 30 Jul 2024
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57 - Neurologists: What They Do & When to See One Tue, 23 Jul 2024
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56 - Menopause: The Other Side of Puberty Tue, 30 Apr 2024
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54 - Skin-Care Trends: Age The Way You Want To Tue, 16 Apr 2024
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53 - Blood Sugar: What’s Normal, What’s High & How to Control It Tue, 09 Apr 2024
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52 - Heart Healthy Diet: How to Make It Taste Better Tue, 02 Apr 2024
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51 - Digestive Problems: What to Do If Your Gut Is Giving You Grief Tue, 26 Mar 2024
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50 - Colorectal Cancer: Why Are People Under 45 Getting Diagnosed? Tue, 19 Mar 2024
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49 - Metabolism: Why It Goes Haywire, What’s in Your Control Tue, 12 Mar 2024
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48 - Milk: Which Kind Is the Best Fit for You? Tue, 05 Mar 2024
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47 - Welcome to On Health with Houston Methodist Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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46 - Weight Loss Medications: Do They Work? Are They Safe? Who Are They For? Tue, 05 Dec 2023
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45 - Cholesterol: It’s Not About the Amount in Your Food Tue, 28 Nov 2023