Health & Fitness

In hot, humid weather such as this, the body’s ability to cool itself is hard-pressed to function properly. Sometimes this is due to the body heat increasing too quickly, sometimes when essential fluids and salt content are lost through sweating or l

The second race in the YMCA Summer Race Series is the 20th Annual YMCA Kids Triathlon Presented by Texas Children’s Hospital The Woodlands on Saturday, July 15, starting at 7:30 a.m. at the Branch Crossing YMCA.

On June 10, 2023, the American Heart Association celebrates its ninety-nineth anniversary. Since 1924, the American Heart Association,

Each year, the Memorial Hermann In the Pink of Health Luncheon is held to raise awareness and funds for the prevention of breast and ovarian cancer and

The Woodlands Township will be hosting two blood drives in the month of June. Residents are invited to donate blood to those in need.

In support of social connection, major Houston-area health partners join forces with the Y to strengthen the community and prioritize mental health The YMCA of Greater Houston is combatting loneliness and isolation by helping Houstonians build connections through its new “Connection Guest Pass.” In the midst of an epidemic of loneliness and isolation, the Y is actively making strides toward stre

Memorial Hermann Nurse Practitioner Peter Dagher has some handy tips for summertime health and safety The 2022-2023 school year is officially ending soon, and – if not already – thousands of parents are scrambling to figure out what to do with their little loved ones during the summer break. Fortunately, The Woodlands area has dozens of summer camps

As a Level II Trauma Center, Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center is equipped to care for critically ill and injured patients. Day after day, the center is the hub of life-and-death emergencies caused by traumas from minor to catastrophic.

St. Luke’s Health - The Woodlands Hospital received an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit

Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center recently held a groundbreaking ceremony for its newly planned Medical Tower 5 and Parking Garage 4. The site of the new facilities is on the northeast section of the Memorial Hermann medical complex, clos

Do you know what is one of the most important things a parent can do to keep their children safe? Swimming and water safety lessons. According to the National Safety Council, drowning

Memorial Hermann-GoHealth Urgent Care opened a new center in The Woodlands today at 9595 Six Pines Dr., near the H-E-B in Market Street.

The Woodlands Behavioral Health and Wellness Center is proud to announce its support for Mental Health Awareness Month in May. As an organization dedicated to helping individuals achieve mental and emotional

Less than two months ago, Gaylon Smith suffered cardiac arrest in his bedroom, and his wife didn’t know if he would make it. He was completely unresponsive

Memorial Hermann Health System is the 2023 winner of the AHA’s Foster G. McGaw Prize for Excellence in Community Service. Memorial Hermann – a non-profit, award-winning health system committed to creating healthier Houston communities – is recognized

It’s National Volunteer Month and the American Red Cross, Texas Gulf Coast region, is recognizing the work of the selfless individuals here in the Gulf Coast who generously give their valuable time to support people in need.

Montgomery County Hospital District is pleased to formally announce Nick Smith as its new Division Chief of the Clinical Department.

One local family is on a quest to ensure that no others have to deal with the anguish and mystery of the rapid onset of Type 1 diabetes to a young child. Kathy and Philip Sweger, both members of the faculty at The Woodlands Christian Academy, had the

American Heart Association sets up an easy way to save lives The American Heart Association has announced a family- and pet-friendly event, ‘Helping Hearts’ – a Community-Wide CPR Fair. Free and open to the public, this event takes place at Market Street, 6333 Six Pines Dr., on Sunday, April 30, from 1 - 3 p.m

Health experts scheduled to present at combo in-person / virtual event Tickets are still available for the annual Health & Longevity Lunch Forum taking place this Friday, April 7. This event, presented by the Institute of Health Research, will take place at The Woodlands Country Club Palmer Course starting at 11:45 a.m.