Markham Heid

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You Asked: Do I Worry Too Much?

Frequent fretting is unproductive and not so hot for your health.

By Markham Heid

You Asked: Can Deodorant Give You Cancer?

There may be reasons to worry—though hard proof remains elusive.

By Markham Heid

You Asked: Is It Better to Sleep In Or Work Out?

Sleep and exercise are both vital. But if you can’t seem to fit in both, you can sometimes substitute a little of one for a little of the other.

By Markham Heid

You Asked: Can I Scrape Mold Off of Food and Eat It?

Believe it or not, you can eat food with fuzz. But only when it comes to certain stuff.

By Markham Heid

You Asked: Are Self-Tanners Safe?

These products are safer than sun exposure—but only if you avoid the sprays.

By Markham Heid

You Asked: Why Are My Teeth So Sensitive?

Sometimes teeth are just touchy. But certain sensitivities are signs of trouble.

By Markham Heid

You Asked: Are My Devices Messing With My Brain?

Yes—and you're probably suffering from phantom text syndrome, too.

By Markham Heid

You Asked: Do High Heels Actually Damage My Feet?

Yep. And the damage doesn’t end at your toes.

By Markham Heid

You Asked: Do I Have a Gluten Allergy?

What you eat could be the cause of your headaches, joint pain, sluggishness or dozens of other ailments. Or maybe not.

By Markham Heid

You Asked: Should I Use Antibacterial Soap?

Research shows they offer zero health benefits. But by changing the makeup of your skin and body bacteria, antibacterials may be fostering new health concerns—especially for kids.

By Markham Heid

You Asked: Are the Honeybees Still Disappearing?

Beekeepers continue to grapple with historically high death rates. And now something’s up with the queens.

By Markham Heid

You Asked: Why Is My Hair Falling Out?

Drugs can help. But a lasting solution might require lifestyle changes.

By Markham Heid

Breast Pain: Why Do My Boobs Hurt?

Most of the time, blame hormones.

By Markham Heid

You Asked: Should I Dry Brush My Skin?

There may be benefits, but reducing cellulite isn’t one of them.

By Markham Heid

You Asked: How Many Friends Do I Need?

Maybe just a handful, though quality trumps quantity.

By Markham Heid

You Asked: Should I Do The Insanity Workout?

Expect results—though maybe not the ones you’d hoped for.

By Markham Heid

How Apple’s New Health App Could Be Used — or Abused

"There are some things you can't figure out by someone tapping into an iPhone”

By Markham Heid

Why Full-Fat Dairy May Be Healthier Than Low-Fat

Dodging dairy fat may be bad for your waistline

By Markham Heid

You Asked: Why Can't I Eat Raw Meat?

Well, you could. But you’d be rolling the dice.

By Markham Heid

You Asked: Why Is My Scalp So Itchy?

It’s probably dandruff. But everything you’ve heard about dandruff is wrong.

By Markham Heid
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