Markham Heid

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You Asked: Should I Take Probiotics?

From strengthening your brain to slimming your belly, you’ve likely heard the promises of probiotics. Headlines call them the future of preventive medicine and disease treatment. But for now, the key word is future.“For those...

By Markham Heid

You Asked: Is Perfume Bad for Me?

Many people suffer an allergic reaction to perfume—even when it's on someone else

By Markham Heid

Why Does My Eye Twitch?

Your eye spasms, decoded.

By Markham Heid

This Is Why You're Always Cold

The science behind your shivering

By Markham Heid

You Asked: Is It Bad to Eat the Same Thing Every Day?

You can get away with eating the same things on loop. But you have to be shrewd about the foods on your grocery list

By Markham Heid

You Asked: Can Smiling A Lot Really Cause Wrinkles?

The answer will make you frown (another expression that creates age lines)

You Asked: Are Cleanses Healthy?

Beware the detox deception

By Markham Heid

You Asked: Are Hot Tubs Dangerous?

You’ve heard the rumors. The reality is probably worse.

By Markham Heid

You Asked: What's the Healthiest Sweetener?

Why sweet and good-for-you might not go together

By Markham Heid

Teeth Whitening: What's the Best Way?

Pearly whites are just a dentist’s visit away, but they’ll cost you

By Markham Heid

You Asked: What Is My Poo Telling Me?

Your excrement is illuminating

By Markham Heid

You Asked: Should I Go Paleo?

It’s more than a diet; it’s a way of life. Just ask a Paleo person.

By Markham Heid

You Asked: Is Sleeping In a Cold Room Better For You?

Here's the sweetest spot on the thermostat

By Markham Heid

You Asked: Does Laughing Have Real Health Benefits?

Your body could use a belly laugh

By Markham Heid

You Asked: Is Running on a Treadmill as Good as Running Outside?

Nope—but it can come pretty close with one small tweak

By Markham Heid

You Asked: Is Eating Dessert Really That Bad For Me?

Mixed news on the dessert front, but there's a cherry on top

By Markham Heid

You Asked: Is Scaring Myself Healthy?

A little boo is good for you

By Markham Heid

Is Cracking Your Knuckles Bad for You?

And just what is that cracking sound, anyway?

By Markham Heid

You Asked: Do Fruit Flies Come From Inside Fruit?

You might not love this answer—but getting rid of them is easy.

By Markham Heid

You Asked: Is Meditation Really Worth It?

Totally. Here's why

By Markham Heid
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