What is blood flow restriction?
Cupping was huge at the Rio Olympics in 2016 and now blood restriction is big in the Tokyo Olympics. Every four years the summer games bring attention to new, often unconventional, methods of training and recovery. This year, some elite athletes are sporting tourniquets to cut off blood flow to certain muscles. Jackie Kleihege from the Memorial Hermann Ironman Clinic shares more about the practice.
Cupping was huge at the Rio Olympics in 2016 and now blood restriction is big in the Tokyo Olympics. Every four years the summer games bring attention to new, often unconventional, methods of training and recovery. This year, some elite athletes are sporting tourniquets to cut off blood flow to certain muscles. Jackie Kleihege from the Memorial Hermann Ironman Clinic shares more about the practice.
How to use the phone to enhance your relationship
Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini shares how you can use your phone to help heat up your relationship.
Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini shares how you can use your phone to help heat up your relationship.
Tougher tactics to stop COVID-19 surge?
As COVID-19 vaccination rates in the U.S. have stalled despite the surge of the dangerous Delta variant, Epidemiologist Dr. Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo thinks it may be time to use tougher tactics on the holdouts.
As COVID-19 vaccination rates in the U.S. have stalled despite the surge of the dangerous Delta variant, Epidemiologist Dr. Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo thinks it may be time to use tougher tactics on the holdouts.
COVID-19 Latest: Variants, masks, and boosters
Dr. Peter Hotez shares the latest updates on COVID-19 including variants, masks and booster shots.
Dr. Peter Hotez shares the latest updates on COVID-19 including variants, masks and booster shots.
Healthy habits to extend our lives
Life expectancy in the U.S. has had a steep drop, so Dr. John Higgins shares some healthy habits that can help extend our lives.
Life expectancy in the U.S. has had a steep drop, so Dr. John Higgins shares some healthy habits that can help extend our lives.
Your Legal Questions: Home seller lied, apartment lease & dentist took advantage
FOX 26 Senior Legal Analyst Chris Tritico answers viewers' legal questions.
FOX 26 Senior Legal Analyst Chris Tritico answers viewers' legal questions.
The Great Indoors: Exploring historic downtown Rosenberg
Today's great Indoors adventure takes us to downtown Rosenberg and FOX 26 Houston's Ruben Dominguez takes us to such a quaint, wonderful place to escape from the heat and rain at the Rosenberg Railroad Museum and an incredible, nostalgic cafe to help you just kick back!
Today's great Indoors adventure takes us to downtown Rosenberg and FOX 26 Houston's Ruben Dominguez takes us to such a quaint, wonderful place to escape from the heat and rain at the Rosenberg Railroad Museum and an incredible, nostalgic cafe to help you just kick back!
Houston doctor breaks down COVID-19 vaccine myths, answers your questions about the shots
After President Biden made a powerful statement saying misinformation on the COVID-19 vaccine is "killing people," FOX 26 Houston brings in Dr. James McDeavitt, executive vice president at Baylor College of Medicine to sort facts from fiction.
After President Biden made a powerful statement saying misinformation on the COVID-19 vaccine is "killing people," FOX 26 Houston brings in Dr. James McDeavitt, executive vice president at Baylor College of Medicine to sort facts from fiction.
Beware of COVID-19 passport scams!
The Better Business Bureau is warning residents to be on the lookout as millions of Americans are waiting for a COVID-19 vaccine passport. A spokesperson says there's a huge backlog, so now scammers are taking advantage of travelers anxiously waiting for theirs or are getting impatient.
The Better Business Bureau is warning residents to be on the lookout as millions of Americans are waiting for a COVID-19 vaccine passport. A spokesperson says there's a huge backlog, so now scammers are taking advantage of travelers anxiously waiting for theirs or are getting impatient.
Hospital leaders say possible 4th wave of COVID-19 could hit Houston
One of Houston's top doctors is warning about the possibility of a fourth COVID-19 wave in the area. This comes after a spike in hospitalizations in the Texas Medical Center, which are up now, 90% in the last two weeks.
One of Houston's top doctors is warning about the possibility of a fourth COVID-19 wave in the area. This comes after a spike in hospitalizations in the Texas Medical Center, which are up now, 90% in the last two weeks.
Changes in COVID-19 testing, options and access
As COVID-19 cases continue to increase, so has testing, but is access to those tests the same as it was during the peak of the pandemic? And is it a pain to book an appointment? That's where we bring in Dr. Donnie Aga with Kelsey-Seybold Clinic to answer those very questions and more.
As COVID-19 cases continue to increase, so has testing, but is access to those tests the same as it was during the peak of the pandemic? And is it a pain to book an appointment? That's where we bring in Dr. Donnie Aga with Kelsey-Seybold Clinic to answer those very questions and more.
TikTok Cleaning Hacks: Do they work?
They always say don't believe EVERYTHING you see on the internet, and with cleaning hacks becoming one of the hottest trends on social media, it is worth looking into.
They always say don't believe EVERYTHING you see on the internet, and with cleaning hacks becoming one of the hottest trends on social media, it is worth looking into.
Trailblazer Santia Deck returns to Houston for surprise deliveries
Santia Deck is the first woman to sign a multimillion-dollar football contract and the first female athlete to have her own sneaker company. The Houston-native returned home to hand-deliver her Tronus sneakers to some notable Houstonians including Houston rapper Z-Ro and bling king Johnny Dang.
Santia Deck is the first woman to sign a multimillion-dollar football contract and the first female athlete to have her own sneaker company. The Houston-native returned home to hand-deliver her Tronus sneakers to some notable Houstonians including Houston rapper Z-Ro and bling king Johnny Dang.
The Great Indoors: Cockrell Butterfly Center in Houston
We're exploring Houston's Great Indoors, places to get out of the heat and the rain. FOX 26's Ruben Dominguez checks out the Cockrell Butterfly Center.
We're exploring Houston's Great Indoors, places to get out of the heat and the rain. FOX 26's Ruben Dominguez checks out the Cockrell Butterfly Center.
Study: Alcohol caused 740K cancer cases globally in 2020
Pandemic drinking is up and now alcohol is being linked to hundreds of thousands of new cancer diagnoses. Dr. Therese Bevers with MD Anderson Cancer Center talks more about this.
Pandemic drinking is up and now alcohol is being linked to hundreds of thousands of new cancer diagnoses. Dr. Therese Bevers with MD Anderson Cancer Center talks more about this.
Billionaires in space
Jeff Bezos and three crew mates blasted into space in the first launch of Blue Origin?s New Shepard spacecraft. The billionaire space race may be just beginning. What does it mean for the rest of us? Jordan Bimm, space historian at the University of Chicago, discusses this.
Jeff Bezos and three crew mates blasted into space in the first launch of Blue Origin?s New Shepard spacecraft. The billionaire space race may be just beginning. What does it mean for the rest of us? Jordan Bimm, space historian at the University of Chicago, discusses this.
Rain brings out vinegaroons at Big Bend National Park
Summer rain is bringing vinegaroons out of their burrows at Big Bend National Park. Dr. Holly Davis, assistant professor of entomology at Texas A&M University, explains what they are and the acid they spray.
Summer rain is bringing vinegaroons out of their burrows at Big Bend National Park. Dr. Holly Davis, assistant professor of entomology at Texas A&M University, explains what they are and the acid they spray.
Brick Rodeo this weekend in Sugar Land
The Brick Rodeo is happening this weekend at the Houston Marriott Sugar Land.
The Brick Rodeo is happening this weekend at the Houston Marriott Sugar Land.
Rising COVID-19 rates in the Houston area
Dr. James McCarthy, Chief Physician Executive of Memorial Hermann Health System, discusses COVID-19 rates.
Dr. James McCarthy, Chief Physician Executive of Memorial Hermann Health System, discusses COVID-19 rates.
Your Legal Questions: Stimulus check, parking, guardianship
FOX 26 Senior Legal Analyst Chris Tritico answers viewers' legal questions.
FOX 26 Senior Legal Analyst Chris Tritico answers viewers' legal questions.