Markham Heid
Markham Heid is an experienced health reporter and writer, has contributed to outlets like TIME, Men’s Health, and Everyday Health, and has received reporting awards from the Society of Professional Journalists and the Maryland, Delaware, and D.C. Press Association.
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Latest from Markham Heid


What Is the Isagenix Diet? Here's What to Know Before You Try It for Weight Loss.
It's a mashup of outdated eating fads and failed nutrition science—and probably not worth your time.


Why Sailors Drink Rum — and 5 Perfect Rum Cocktails
You don’t need a boat or a beach to enjoy these grown-up rum drinks.

I Ate Raw Scorpion Pepper and Helped Make Tabasco’s New Hottest-Ever Sauce
Spoiler: eating raw scorpion peppers is not for the faint of heart.

The Healthiest and Unhealthiest Things on IHOP’s Menu
A nutrition expert breaks down the restaurant chain’s new burgers and a lot more.

10 Penis Problems You Shouldn't Ignore
Sometimes it's normal. And sometimes, it's not. Here's how to tell the difference.





Making Kentucky Bourbon: 8 Things That Will Surprise You
Old Forester, a historic bourbon brand, just opened a stunning new downtown Louisville distillery