Are you wearing your mask multiple times and not washing it? You could be causing more harm than good. Learn how to clean up your act with helpful tips from a family medicine physician.
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6 Common Viruses and How You Can Avoid Spreading Them
Cold and flu season is just around the corner. To stay healthy, learn how you can stop the spread of common viruses. Also, find out just how long you can be contagious with each one,
Can Being Too Clean Weaken Your Immune System?
Despite the rumors on social media, there’s no scientific evidence to suggest that temporarily stepping up your cleaning game is dangerous to your immune health.
Trying to Hold That Sneeze In? Better Not if You Know What’s Good for You
Is your first instinct to stifle that sneeze? Don’t! Our expert explains why.
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Sanitize Your Mobile Phone With These Helpful Tips
Mobile phones have more germs than a toilet seat. Gross! Clean your phone daily to prevent spreading germs to others. Here’s the right way to do it.
Why You Really Should Wash Your Hands After Using the Bathroom (Every Single Time!)
A new study just found that an antibiotic-resistant form of E. coli is often spread because people don’t wash their hands after using the bathroom. Head to the sink as we tell you how to properly wash up after using the loo.
The Dirty Truth About Hand Dryers
Washing your hands often and well is an important step in preventing flu and other illnesses. But the way your dry your hands can unintentionally spread bacteria.
