With the prevalence of the COVID-19 pandemic, we hear a lot about disinfecting and sanitizing. Here, from the National Library of Medicine (NLM), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) are the basics we need to know to keep healthy., Where are germs found? Germs are a part of everyday life. Some of them… Continue reading Germ Warfare: How to Win It
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Coronavirus: Is Handwashing Drying Your Skin?
Washing your hands is critical to slow the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). However, frequent handwashing can cause dry skin that can flake, itch, crack, and even bleed without proper precautions. And according to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), this can cause open wounds in your skin that can allow in bacteria and other… Continue reading Coronavirus: Is Handwashing Drying Your Skin?
How to Avoid Common Skin Infections at The Gym
Exercising at the gym offers substantive benefits – weight control, disease prevention and even mood improvement – but it’s important to remember that germs thrive in the gym. And that could put you at a risk for common skin infections, according to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), unless you take some precautions. “While skin… Continue reading How to Avoid Common Skin Infections at The Gym
Staying Healthy At the Gym
You’ve committed to hitting the gym at least three times of week to keep yourself in shape. But some issues can arise at the gym that could derail your workout — and even make you ill — if you don’t take some precautions. Here are five great tips to keep your health in check when… Continue reading Staying Healthy At the Gym
Germs on a Plane
If you’re planning a summer trip that involves air travel, be sure to bring along plenty of hand sanitizer. According to data presented in May 2014 at the annual meeting of the American Society for Microbiology, disease-causing bacteria can linger on surfaces in airplane cabins for up to a week.