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 …
What’s Your Cold and Flu IQ?
Cold and flu season officially kicks off in October. You might think that you know all there is to know about colds and the flu – after all, they’re both viruses with similar symptoms. And, of course, they can both …
Keeping Your Sports Teams Healthy
It’s time for a little back-to-school math problem. Don’t worry – this one is easy. What do you get when you combine dozens of student athletes, grubby training facilities, and stubborn germs? You guessed it: a recipe for a cold …
How to Disinfect Toys
As a parent, one of your most important jobs is to keep your child healthy and safe. This can be tricky for a variety of reasons: kids are constantly exploring, sharing with friends, putting things in their mouths, forgetting to …
Promoting Hand Health
Burns, scrapes, dryness, sun exposure – your hands go through a lot over the course of a lifetime. Although we use our hands constantly throughout the day and frequently touch our food and faces with our fingertips, it’s frighteningly common …
What Causes Odors?
Have you ever noticed that after traveling, your home suddenly seems to have a scent? You’re so familiar with the scent, you’re typically unable to perceive it. If the smell is pleasant, you can rest easy; if not, you may …