Health & Fitness - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/tag/health-fitness/ Building "Bridges" Across the Bayou City! Sun, 09 Nov 2025 08:50:08 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 https://i0.wp.com/houstonnewmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/cropped-cropped-Houston.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Health & Fitness - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/tag/health-fitness/ 32 32 103504436 Step Out Walk 2025: Turn Every Step Into a Stand Against Diabetes https://houstonnewmedia.org/step-out-walk-2025-turn-every-step-into-a-stand-against-diabetes/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=step-out-walk-2025-turn-every-step-into-a-stand-against-diabetes Sun, 09 Nov 2025 08:50:08 +0000 https://www.houstononthecheap.com/?p=147436 " alt="%POSTTITLE%" />

Last Updated On – 9th November, 2025 Every year, more than 230,000 Texan adults are diagnosed with diabetes. And when someone in the family has diabetes, everyone feels it—the daily […]

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]]> 1059739 Houston Bike Trails – 20+ Best Parks, Roads, Trail Rides, Paths, and Routes in H-Town! https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-bike-trails-20-best-parks-roads-trail-rides-paths-and-routes-in-h-town/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-bike-trails-20-best-parks-roads-trail-rides-paths-and-routes-in-h-town Tue, 30 Sep 2025 16:01:14 +0000 https://www.houstononthecheap.com/?p=145492 " alt="%POSTTITLE%" />

Jump to: Best Houston Bike Trails | Family-Friendly Bike Trails | Long-Distance Bike Trails | Off-Road Trails Houston might be known for its skyscrapers and sprawling freeways, but it’s also home […]

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]]> 1034309 How Hot Is Too Hot? Houston’s New Tool Tracks Heat and Health Warnings https://houstonnewmedia.org/how-hot-is-too-hot-houstons-new-tool-tracks-heat-and-health-warnings/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-hot-is-too-hot-houstons-new-tool-tracks-heat-and-health-warnings Wed, 13 Aug 2025 12:52:33 +0000 https://hispanichouston.com/?p=14553 Houston, we have a problem… it’s HOT. Like, “eggs-on-the-sidewalk” kind of hot. This week, Houston’s forecast is heating up in a big way. And if you’re feeling it, so is […]

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]]> 1006807 “Necaxa” Brings Grit, Glory, and the Heart of Mexican Football to the Screen https://houstonnewmedia.org/necaxa-brings-grit-glory-and-the-heart-of-mexican-football-to-the-screen/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=necaxa-brings-grit-glory-and-the-heart-of-mexican-football-to-the-screen Sun, 03 Aug 2025 13:00:16 +0000 https://hispanichouston.com/?p=14532 As Houston gears up to host FIFA World Cup matches next year, fútbol fever is rising across the city. And just in time, FX is bringing a new series that […]

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]]> 1000290 Keep Your Pets Safe in the Houston Heat: Tips from the Red Cross https://houstonnewmedia.org/keep-your-pets-safe-in-the-houston-heat-tips-from-the-red-cross/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=keep-your-pets-safe-in-the-houston-heat-tips-from-the-red-cross Sat, 31 May 2025 19:46:41 +0000 https://hispanichouston.com/?p=14519 Summer in Houston hits hard. Between backyard barbecues, trips to the park, and family gatherings, our pets are often right there with us. They’re part of our familia, and we […]

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]]> 1002033 AAMA receives $7.6 Million Grant for Latino Mental Health Care in Houston https://houstonnewmedia.org/aama-receives-7-6-million-grant-for-latino-mental-health-care-in-houston/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=aama-receives-7-6-million-grant-for-latino-mental-health-care-in-houston Thu, 24 Aug 2023 03:35:26 +0000 https://hispanichouston.com/?p=14181 Houston’s Latino community is celebrating a significant win as the Association for the Advancement of Mexican-Americans (AAMA) secures a game-changing $7.6 million grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health […]

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]]> 654290 Stay Safe and Cool: Tips for Beating the Texas Heat https://houstonnewmedia.org/stay-safe-and-cool-tips-for-beating-the-texas-heat/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=stay-safe-and-cool-tips-for-beating-the-texas-heat Tue, 27 Jun 2023 17:53:28 +0000 https://hispanichouston.com/?p=14147 As temperatures continue to soar into the triple digits along the Texas Gulf Coast, staying prepared and safe in the face of extreme heat is crucial. The Red Cross shared […]

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]]> 620601 Latino Home Remedies for a Cold: Keep Your Symptoms at Bay https://houstonnewmedia.org/latino-home-remedies-for-a-cold-keep-your-symptoms-at-bay/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=latino-home-remedies-for-a-cold-keep-your-symptoms-at-bay Tue, 31 Jan 2023 12:34:45 +0000 https://hispanichouston.com/?p=13918 A cold can be quite a nuisance. It comes uninvited and disrupts our daily routines. Bronchitis, in particular, is a big nuisance (because that’s what I have). Bronchitis is an […]

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]]> 535665 YMCA of Greater Houston Health and Wellness Programs – Your first step towards long-lasting fitness goals! https://houstonnewmedia.org/ymca-of-greater-houston-health-and-wellness-programs-your-first-step-towards-long-lasting-fitness-goals/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ymca-of-greater-houston-health-and-wellness-programs-your-first-step-towards-long-lasting-fitness-goals Sat, 14 Jan 2023 11:33:47 +0000 https://www.houstononthecheap.com/?p=126521 According to research published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2 out of 3 people give up on their new year’s resolutions before the end of January! If you want to stay invested in your health and wellnes...

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]]> 520801 Find out how a YMCA of Greater Houston 2023 membership can transform lives! https://houstonnewmedia.org/find-out-how-a-ymca-of-greater-houston-2023-membership-can-transform-lives/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=find-out-how-a-ymca-of-greater-houston-2023-membership-can-transform-lives Sun, 01 Jan 2023 11:40:22 +0000 https://www.houstononthecheap.com/?p=126165 It is goodbye 2022 and welcome to 2023! If you are like millions of our fellow Americans, you will be thinking about setting health-related goals for 2023, whether you call it a New Year’s Resolution or not! The YMCA of Greater Houston is the per...

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]]> 508943 Do you know how to take your blood pressure at home? https://houstonnewmedia.org/do-you-know-how-to-take-your-blood-pressure-at-home/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=do-you-know-how-to-take-your-blood-pressure-at-home Wed, 07 Dec 2022 16:33:32 +0000 https://hispanichouston.com/?p=13867 High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common condition that affects millions of people around the world. It is defined as a sustained increase in the pressure of […]

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]]> 504502 Keep Your Body Healthy As You Age https://houstonnewmedia.org/keep-your-body-healthy-as-you-age/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=keep-your-body-healthy-as-you-age Tue, 29 Mar 2022 05:17:11 +0000 https://hispanichouston.com/?p=13733 I turned 50 last year. The importance of staying healthy and fit as we age is a topic that’s been on my mind more lately. I’m not sure if it’s […]

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]]> 282056 YMCA of Greater Houston – Membership that matters for YOUR COMMUNITY! https://houstonnewmedia.org/ymca-of-greater-houston-membership-that-matters-for-your-community/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ymca-of-greater-houston-membership-that-matters-for-your-community Tue, 22 Feb 2022 16:14:26 +0000 https://www.houstononthecheap.com/?p=118536 Do you want to enjoy an affordable, convenient and effective gym membership that also helps Your Community Thrive? Look no further than the YMCA of Greater Houston.  The Y has been an essential part of Houston for over 135 years!!! Your membership...

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]]> 257096 Get free at-⁠home COVID-⁠19 tests https://houstonnewmedia.org/get-free-at-%e2%81%a0home-covid-%e2%81%a019-tests/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=get-free-at-%25e2%2581%25a0home-covid-%25e2%2581%25a019-tests Sun, 23 Jan 2022 09:36:37 +0000 https://hispanichouston.com/?p=13624 Did you know? Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order 4 free at-⁠home COVID-⁠19 tests. The tests are completely free (no cost, not even shipping), and you can […]

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]]> 240332 Gyms in The Woodlands: 10 Best Fitness Centers For Crossfit, Yoga And More https://houstonnewmedia.org/gyms-in-the-woodlands-10-best-fitness-centers-for-crossfit-yoga-and-more/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=gyms-in-the-woodlands-10-best-fitness-centers-for-crossfit-yoga-and-more Sat, 22 Jan 2022 16:00:13 +0000 https://www.houstononthecheap.com/?p=118086 Top Woodlands Gyms And Fitness Centers It’s that time of year again when everyone is making promises to themselves to get in shape and stay healthy, for real this time! By choosing one of these top gyms in the Woodlands, you’ll be much likely to stick ...

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]]> 239973 YMCA of Greater Houston – Membership that Matters for your Kids! https://houstonnewmedia.org/ymca-of-greater-houston-membership-that-matters-for-your-kids/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ymca-of-greater-houston-membership-that-matters-for-your-kids Fri, 21 Jan 2022 16:33:19 +0000 https://www.houstononthecheap.com/?p=117988 Looking for an affordable, convenient and effective program for your kids? If yes, you should surely consider the YMCA of Greater Houston! You probably already know about the fantastic After-School Program at the YMCA. But were you aware that the YMCA ...

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]]> 239572 YMCA of Greater Houston – Membership That Matters https://houstonnewmedia.org/ymca-of-greater-houston-membership-that-matters/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ymca-of-greater-houston-membership-that-matters Wed, 05 Jan 2022 00:52:11 +0000 https://www.houstononthecheap.com/?p=117635 Are you looking to shed excess holiday pounds? Do you have a New Year’s Resolution to get in better shape? If yes, you should surely consider membership to the YMCA of Greater Houston. With multiple affordable options to personalize your needs AND a 30...

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]]> 229525 QEPD Vicente Fernández and other headlines we’re watching https://houstonnewmedia.org/qepd-vicente-fernandez-and-other-headlines-were-watching/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=qepd-vicente-fernandez-and-other-headlines-were-watching Sun, 19 Dec 2021 15:10:12 +0000 https://hispanichouston.com/?p=13620 Good morning! We’re less than a week away from Christmas and today’s headlines include the death of Vicente Fernández, the sad fact that more than half of the COVID-19 deaths […]

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]]> 220759 Safety precautions for holiday gatherings https://houstonnewmedia.org/safety-precautions-for-holiday-gatherings/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=safety-precautions-for-holiday-gatherings Thu, 16 Dec 2021 21:58:13 +0000 https://hispanichouston.com/?p=13615 Are you planning a family get-together this holiday season? The Houston Health Department urges everyone to take steps now to make holiday gatherings as safe as possible. A few precautions […]

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]]> 219408 12 Best Gyms in Sugar Land: Fitness Classes, Yoga Studios And More https://houstonnewmedia.org/12-best-gyms-in-sugar-land-fitness-classes-yoga-studios-and-more/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=12-best-gyms-in-sugar-land-fitness-classes-yoga-studios-and-more Thu, 11 Nov 2021 00:42:08 +0000 https://www.houstononthecheap.com/?p=117027 You don’t have to wait until the new year to start making changes, it’s always a good time to start thinking about your health. There are a ton of gyms in Sugar Land, Texas, so if you live in the area, you’re in luck! High-intensity, low-impact, yoga, ...

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