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?
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Six Steps to Healthy Holiday Travel
If, like millions of other Americans, you’ll be traveling during this holiday season, it’s wise to take protective steps now so you won’t be at risk later for the flu and other seasonal afflictions. Here, from the experts at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), are six steps to healthy travel: Get vaccinated now… Continue reading Six Steps to Healthy Holiday Travel