How often do you actually need to shower?

Plus more health news | Email not displaying correctly? [View it in your browser.]( [Health Matters]( [How often do you actually need to shower?]( By Angela Haupt Editor, Health and Wellness The temptation to jump in a cool shower over and over again on hot, sweat-inducing summer days is real. (So is the lure of hot water during the winter.) But is all that showering healthy? I asked dermatologists how often people should shower—and I was surprised to find out what happens if you do it too often or too little. [READ MORE]( Share This Story What Else to Read [The Companies Selling Illegal Copycat Snacks Laced With delta-8 THC]( By Chantelle Lee The FDA and FTC issued warning letters to five companies for illegally selling copycat food products containing delta-8 THC. [Read More »]( [4 Ways Exercise Helps Fight Aging]( By Liz Seegert Physical activity is one of the best things you can do to protect your body as it ages. Here's how it helps. (Originally published in 2021.) [Read More »]( [The 5 Best Ways to Control High Cholesterol, According to People With the Condition]( By Elizabeth Millard Here’s what people with high cholesterol have found works best for them. [Read More »]( [The Connection Between IBD and Aging]( By Katherine Harmon Courage More people are living longer with inflammatory bowel disease—and a growing number of elderly individuals are being diagnosed with the illness. [Read More »]( [8 Ways to Apologize Well]( By Angela Haupt Experts say to take these steps to nail your next apology. [Read More »]( If you were forwarded this and want to sign up to receive it daily, [click here](. Today's newsletter was written by Angela Haupt and edited by Mandy Oaklander. [Want more from TIME? Sign up for our other newsletters.]( [Subscribe to TIME]( TIME may receive compensation for some links to products and services in this email. Offers may be subject to change without notice. Connect with TIME via [Facebook]( | [Twitter]( | [Newsletters]( [UNSUBSCRIBE]( [PRIVACY POLICY]( [YOUR CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS]( TIME Customer Service, P.O. Box 37508, Boone, IA 50037-0508 Questions? Contact health@time.com Copyright © 2024 TIME USA, LLC. All rights reserved.