As we trudge our way through cold and flu season – and prepare for the possibility of the coronavirus outbreak reaching our communities – proper hand hygiene is extremely important. Regularly washing your hands and using hand sanitizer are some of the …
How to Protect Yourself from Coronavirus
If you’ve been listening to recent news about the coronavirus outbreak, you may be feeling a bit alarmed and overwhelmed about the state of global health. As of February 17, 2020, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), over 71,000 people …
Can You Catch the Same Cold Twice?
There’s nothing quite as satisfying as the feeling of waking up sniffle-free after a bout with a cold – and there’s nothing quite as anxiety-inducing as hearing that familiar sneezing and coughing from your cubicle mate. If you’ve passed your …
Germs on Shoes: If Only You Knew What’s Living on the Bottom of Your Shoes
Take a moment to think back over all of the steps you’ve taken today. Did you walk through the grocery store or your child’s school? Maybe you strolled into a public restroom or stopped by the dog park? You might …
Does Santa Claus Carry Germs?
One man going from house to house in the middle of winter, delivering gifts to children around the world, in the midst of cold and flu season . . . It’s a wonder that Santa Claus is able to escape …
How to Have a Safe and Happy Thanksgiving
What do you love most about Thanksgiving? Although some people might instinctively say the fantastic food or football games, I think we can all agree that only two aspects of the holiday are absolutely crucial: gratitude and gathering with family …
The Cleanest Cruise Ships
Did you know that many cruise lines hope to sell off their remaining inventory for the year in November and December? While the deals vary from year to year, you can often find excellent bargains if you’re willing to be …
When to Wash Your Hands
Unless you’ve been living under a rock (in which case, please wash your hands extremely frequently), you likely already know that frequently and thoroughly washing your hands – and encouraging others to do the same – is one of the best …
Healthy Halloween Tips
Even if you’re not afraid of ghosts, ghouls, or goblins, you should watch out for a more commonplace horror this Halloween – germs! Many aspects of this holiday make it prime fodder for the spread of germs: children borrowing costumes, …
How to Stay Healthy in College
If you’re a college student, you know that semesters move pretty fast. You probably also know that there’s nothing like a nasty case of the flu to set you back – both in your classes and your social life. Illnesses …