One of the best ways to protect yourself from COVID-19 is to wash your hands — a lot. Here’s how to prevent all that scrubbing from making the skin on your hands dry, cracked and sore.
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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.
How to Actually Comply With the Don’t-Touch-Your-Face Advice From Health Experts
Not touching your face can potentially protect you from infection. But it’s also easier said than done. Here’s some advice on squashing this sneaky habit.
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.
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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.
How Long Do Norovirus Germs Live on Household (and Office) Surfaces?
Find the answers to questions that pique your curiosity in our series, “The Short Answer.” Family medicine specialist Daniel Allan, MD, fields this one about how long norovirus lingers.
