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We are in the middle of cold and flu season, and folks seem to be falling like flies. The common cold viruses can live on surfaces for up to two days, which means if you are sharing your house with someone who is sick, you best pay attention to the household handles you share with your sick friend or loved one. To protect yourself, you should disinfect a few common home hot spots. Be sure to Read more
Even when the product is supposedly "disposable," you can always reuse it. Wise Bread shares awesome ways to reuse these 21 disposable products. It’s said that we live in a disposable society. But the word "disposable" is a misnomer. Disposable is considered throwaway, something you use once and dump, regardless of the life that may be left in it. As a frugal shopper with a concern for the Read more
We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! Spring is in the air. OK, fine. It’s just the unseasonably warm winter. But we’re looking ahead to one of our favorite seasons, and nothing will make us better prepared to enjoy it than some serious Spring cleaning. Looking around and seeing your sparkling living room, free of dust bunnies at last, is guaranteed to put a Read more
If you work in an office full of people, your chances of coming in contact with germs are that much higher. Arm yourself against colds, the flu, and stomach bugs with these essential tips. Wash hands often and keep hand sanitizer on your desk. Once a week disinfect the things you touch regularly including your keyboard, mouse, phone, pens, stapler, scissors, and even the outside of your Read more
Think about how many surfaces you touch throughout the day — door handles, hand rails, elevator buttons, ATM screens — and then consider how many times you touch your cell phone before washing your hands. Gross, right? So it should come as no surprise (or maybe it will) that a recent study shows 16 percent of cell phones have poop on them. Not only that, but our keyboards are home to 60 times Read more
New research from some London scientists is causing a stink about the truth of cell phone hygiene, reports Time. Scientists from the University of London swabbed 390 cell phones and found that one in six phones has E. coli, a bacteria that has poop origins. The cause of this is attributed to people not washing their hands after they use the bathroom. Although 95 percent of people surveyed claim Read more
As we wave farewell to Summer and the colder weather of Fall blows in, the risk for coming down with a cold may increase. Aside from getting a flu shot at the beginning of cold season, here are some everyday things you can do to fight back and keep the sore throat and sniffles from getting you. Wash produce. Even if produce has a peel you don't eat, make sure to wash before consuming. Bananas, Read more
We're excited to present this article from Allure! You've done it. And you can't un-do it. You popped your zit and now you're left with the aftermath—which if you're not careful, could get even uglier than the original whitehead. In this modern age, there are products especially made for post-popping, like the new overnight Clean & Clear Popped Pimple Relief Drying Paste—but you Read more
In order to keep you and your family well fed and healthy, a clean kitchen is essential. Here are some tips to keep your kitchen germ- and bug-free. Wash your hands before preparing and eating meals and snacks. I know you know this already, but it's just a little reminder. Clean commonly touched surfaces in your kitchen. Use disinfectant spray or wipes on sink faucets, refrigerator handles, Read more
We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! Excerpt from The List Maker’s Get-Healthy Guide, By the Editors of Prevention Avoid touching these surfaces in public places to stay healthy. An average adult can touch as many as 30 objects within a minute, including germ-harboring, high-traffic surfaces such as light switches, doorknobs, phone receivers, and Read more
