Markham Heid
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Philadelphia, PA, United States
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Recent articles by Markham:
How to Avoid Vehicle Pollution When You’re Stuck in Traffic
It isn't as simple as just rolling up your window. → Read More
The Best Sports and Exercises to Avoid Injury
Obviously, it's important to exercise. But some sports and exercise regimes carry a greater risk of injury than others. → Read More
Is Sugar as Bad for Kids as It Is for Adults?
It seems like kids can eat sugar all day without feeling any impact. But can their bodies withstand the negative health impacts it causes in adults? → Read More
Why You Should Always Wash New Clothes Before Wearing Them
The chemicals used in manufacturing clothing—especially workout gear—are potentially bad for your skin. Good news: some can be washed off. → Read More
Does Listening to Music Stimulate Creative Thinking, or Stifle It?
In some cases, listening to music while you work stimulates creativity. In others, it's the exact opposite. → Read More
The Best Gins You Can Buy for Less Than $50
Cocktail expert John McCarthy, author of Be Your Own Bartender, ranked the 7 best gins available to purchase right now for less than $50. → Read More
Are Paint Fumes a Health Concern? Here's What the Latest Science Says
New research raises concerns about potential health risks from common paint chemicals, especially for pregnant women. Here's what to know. → Read More
What the Science Really Says About Grilled Meat and Cancer Risk
The research on charred meat’s cancer risks is much less clear than many believe. → Read More
Can Wearing a Hat Contribute to Baldness?
Take off that hat. It will make you bald. It’s the sort of thing an opinionated grandparent might tell a grandchild wearing a hat indoors,... → Read More
The Science Behind Fever Dreams
There are reasons that your dreams are so strange and intense when you're trying to sleep off a fever. → Read More
Why Not Everyone Should Sleep with a White Noise Machine
Sleep sound machines—producing white, pink, or brown noise—can be indispensable for some. But the science shows they aren't for everyone. → Read More
Your Bottled Water Probably Has Plastic In It. Should You Worry?
Research shows that many major bottled water brands contain plastic particles. But microplastics show up in other surprising places, too. → Read More
Experts Say 'How Much' is the Wrong Way to Assess Screen Time
Way back in the late 1990s—not long after home Internet use became widespread in the U.S.—researchers started turning up links between time spent on computers... → Read More
Your Bottled Water Probably Has Plastic In It. Should You Worry?
Research shows that many major bottled water brands contain plastic particles. But microplastics show up in other surprising places, too. → Read More
Experts Say 'How Much' Is the Wrong Way to Assess Screen Time
Way back in the late 1990s—not long after home Internet use became widespread in the U.S.—researchers started turning up links between time spent on computers... → Read More
Are Veggie Chips or Straws Healthier Than Potato Chips?
Nutrition experts say some ostensibly good-for-you veggie chips and straws are just junk food in disguise. → Read More
Are Veggie Chips or Straws Healthier Than Potato Chips?
Nutrition experts say some ostensibly good-for-you veggie chips and straws are just junk food in disguise. → Read More
The 3 Most Effective Exercise Moves That Don’t Require Equipment
Want to work out without a gym? You can get total-body training without machines or dumbbells. Here are the 3 best body-weight exercises. → Read More
What’s the Best Time to Sleep? You Asked
The earlier the better? 11 PM? Sundown? Sleep experts say it’s not that simple. But there is a time range you should shoot for if you’re questing for a perfect night’s sleep → Read More
Can Anxiety Cause High Blood Pressure? Here's What the Research Says
Constant anxiety and worrying is bad for the heart and may contribute to high blood pressure. Here's what to know. → Read More