You Asked

Can Indoor Plants Really Purify the Air?

By Markham Heid

You Asked: How Can I Avoid Getting Sick on Vacation?

By Markham Heid

The Creepy Truth About Humidifiers

By Markham Heid

You Asked: Can My Couch Give Me Cancer?

By Markham Heid
More in You Asked

B12 Shots: Should You Get One?

They’re safe. Whether you actually need one is another matter.

By Markham Heid

You Asked: Can Stress Cause Gray Hair?

"Speeds it up" is more accurate.

By Markham Heid

You Asked: Should I Wash My Hair Every Day?

It depends on your hair type, but a daily lather probably won’t cause much harm—thought it might prevent plenty.

By Markham Heid

You Asked: What Can My Pee Tell Me About My Health?

You’re flushing valuable data down the toilet.

By Markham Heid

You Asked: Can My Phone Kill My Car Battery?

What happens when you charge your phone but the car's not running?

By John Patrick Pullen

You Asked: Why Are My Hangovers Getting Worse?

As you age, your brain and body don’t recover so readily from a night of heavy drinking.

By Markham Heid

You Asked: What Is Ransomware?

How to avoid paying hackers to give your computer back

By John Patrick Pullen

You Asked: Why Do I Blush So Much?

Blame the company you keep and the color of your skin, among other factors.

By Markham Heid

You Asked: Is It Healthy to Sweat A Lot?

If you’re hot, perspiration is normal—even lots of it. But there are other times when excessive sweating could be cause for concern.

By Markham Heid

You Asked: Do I Worry Too Much?

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

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: Do High Heels Actually Damage My Feet?

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

By Markham Heid

You Asked: Your Top 10 Health Questions Answered

TIME answers your burning questions on health and wellness. Click the caption for the full answer

By TIME Staff

You Asked: Should I Do The Insanity Workout?

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

By Markham Heid

You Asked: What Can I Do When My iPhone's Battery Is Dying?

iPhone battery dipping dangerously low? Here's what to do

By Alexander Aciman
More from TIME
More From TIME