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11 t m c » p u l s e | o c t o b e r 2 0 1 8 I feel proud that he was connected with Baylor and Houston. Q | You're 63. How do you stay healthy? A | I exercise regularly. I like to fast-walk with in-between spurts of jogging. That is important for me and my wife. We do that together, often three to four times a week. I go to the gym. I use free weights and do reps. For exercise, I don't only think about cardiovascular. Toning and flexibility are important as we grow in wisdom and age. Joints and muscles and core are as important as cardio. Foodwise, growing up in the Mediterranean, that is my favorite and it turns out to be the healthiest. Fruit and a little espresso in the morning and, during the day, something light. We usually bring leftovers from home. Lots of fruits and vegetables—not fully vegetarian, but maybe 80 percent. And lean and healthy. My take on diet also is to have as much variety as you can, good portion control and treat yourself so you don't have cravings. Q | Do you consider Houston home? A | I have two homes. Houston is definitely home for the majority of my life, but I feel I am a citizen of the world. I love to travel and explore many areas of the world. Lebanon is still my roots and I love the whole Middle East. William Zoghbi, M.D., was interviewed by Pulse Staff Writer Britni R. McAshan. The conversation was edited for clarity and length. Zoghbi poses in his office at Houston Methodist's Smith Tower.