Markham Heid

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Here's the Best Way to Boost Your Immune System

Eat this, move this way and take this supplement.

By Markham Heid

Here's One Simple Way You Can Start Eating Healthier

If you’re going to make one change, make it this one

By Markham Heid

Here's Why People Are Obsessed With Popping Pimples

You know it’s a bad idea to pop your pimples. Dermatologists say so. “If the inflamed or infected material”—i.e., the pimple pus—“is not easily extruded with a little pressure, you could force it deep and...

By Markham Heid

Here’s Why You Get More Acne in the Winter — And How to Fix It

Winter weather can cause pimples, but there are ways to fight it

By Markham Heid

Does Echinacea Really Work Against Colds? Here's What the Science Says

It depends on who you ask.

By Markham Heid

Here's the Healthiest Way to Gain Weight

For most Americans with weight issues, the problem is carrying around too much, not too little. While obesity rates have surged in North America since the 1970s, the proportion of underweight people has remained low—less...

By Markham Heid

There’s Worrying New Research About Kids’ Screen Time and Their Mental Health

Hours of daily use are linked to depression and anxiety

By Markham Heid

Getting Rid of Cellulite Is Tough. But Here's What Works Best

Certain types of exercise may help

By Markham Heid

These Are the Best High-Fiber Foods, According to Experts

They might surprise you

By Markham Heid

Here's How to Tell if You Have a Cold or the Flu

And what to do once you're sick

By Markham Heid

Here's Why You Shouldn't Take a Sleeping Pill Every Night

Tens of millions of Americans struggle to sleep at night, and many of them turn to sleeping pills for relief. Prescription and over-the-counter sleep aids are especially popular among older adults. A recent study published...

By Markham Heid

The Case For Taking a Walk After You Eat

A post-meal stroll helps control blood sugar

By Markham Heid

Does Thinking Burn Calories? Here's What the Science Says

Your brain uses more energy than you think

By Markham Heid

Which Exercise Burns the Most Calories? Here's What Science Says

You might want to up the intensity of your workouts

By Markham Heid

Are Audiobooks As Good For You As Reading? Here’s What Experts Say

It depends on the material—and what you hope to get from it.

By Markham Heid

Is Hypnosis Real? Here's What Science Says

Look into my eyes. The phrase calls to mind images of a psychotherapist swinging a pocket watch. Or maybe you picture Catherine Keener in the film Get Out, tapping her teacup and sending an unwilling...

By Markham Heid

Is Oatmeal Healthy? Here's What the Experts Say

Experts don’t disagree—much—on the breakfast staple.

By Markham Heid

It's Not Yet Clear How to Boost the Microbiome. But Diet Is the Best Bet

Having a diet full of fiber and complex carbs seems to help

By Markham Heid

What Is Intermittent Fasting And Is It Actually Good For You?

The benefits of fasting keep piling up

By Markham Heid

DEET Is the Most Effective Bug Spray. But Is It Safe?

Sure, itchy bug bites are a nuisance. But for those living in parts of the country where mosquito or tick-borne illnesses are common—and these days, that’s most of us—bug-repellent sprays and liquids are an important...

By Markham Heid
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