General Family Health

Germs can be found on practically every surface, whether outdoors or indoors. According to the Scientific Forum on Home Hygiene (IFH), the hands are the top culprits for transmission of pathogens...

Antibacterial gels are convenient when you encounter germs and are not able to wash your hands. However, scientists are concerned that overusing these products could be dangerous.

With cold and flu season upon us, there is many things people should be aware of that can protect themselves and their families from becoming sick with the flu. The flu virus makes you very sick,...

Influenza or flu is caused by a virus that invades the respiratory tract. The conventional or regular flu is usually not severe, but it is highly contagious. It also can make you feel miserable.

Thoroughly washing your hands with warm water and soap remains the best way to sanatize your hands and avoid the spread of germs and disease. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...

According to the Hygiene Education website, a number of developments have brought recognition to the importance of hygiene. One such development recognized is the increase in cases of intestinal...

We're entering that season again. Yep, it's cold and flu season. While there may be no foolproof way of keeping yourself healthy all the way through the sick season, there are a few things you can...

Gyms can be a breeding ground for a number of germs. Prevent catching or spreading germs and illnesses by carefully using antibacterial wipes when you visit the gym. This simple and cost-effective...

It is very easy to catch germs in your office. With many people working closely with each other germs and colds spread very easily. This article will outline the steps to take to avoid catching...

With Flu season here, and the other strains of flu going around, we all need to be safe. We can not do much in most environments, but we can control the germs in our home.

Would you like to be able to better protect your family during the H1N1 flu season? There are some simple steps you can take to lessen the chance of contracting the flu virus for you and your family.

Simply put, hand washing helps to promote good health. When you consider how many people come in contact with germs every day and then touch the same things we touch, avoiding illness and...

Surprisingly, kitchens harbor more bacteria, on average, than any other room in the typical house. Surfaces that are used for food preparation, such as cutting boards, can become germ infested....

The flu is a term used to describe the illnesses caused by a variety of different influenza viruses that can cause symptoms such as fever, chills, headaches, body aches, coughing and exhaustion....

Germs are everywhere especially during the cooler, flu season months of the year. You know to avoid people who are sick and anyone who is coughing or sneezing, but there are many other ways that...

Germs and dishes can be partners in the dirty little game of spreading disease. When someone in home comes down sick, killing the germs that linger on dishes becomes the front line of the battle....

You can avoid the Flu by being well educated, well nourished and aware of your surroundings. Take every step possible to avoid the Flu by taking these simple suggestions and advice. Prevention...

A variety of diseases can be spread by human contact and interaction. The diseases range in severity from being a mild inconvenience to a major, life-threatening event. The spread of these...

Here are some quick tips to help you avoid getting the cold or flu

In a world where germs run rampant, the use of a hand sanitizer or traditional soap and water is essential. Unfortunately, some people do not wash their hands as often as they should. In fact,...

It is easy to wipe out germs inside the protective walls of the home, the problem comes when venturing outside. The germ war becomes an entirely different thing outside. The problem is the public...

Germs, they seem to be everywhere. This is especially true during flu season. The recent outbreak of the Swine Flu has also increased the need for awareness and knowledge of how germs are spread....

As I mentioned in an earlier health article, my daughter-in-law's mother is an RN at a Wisconsin hospital. Then after reading a twitter blurb about Swine Flu, some woman mentioned a friend who...

The weather is changing and it seems like everyone around you is sick. Here's a few easy ways to avoid getting a cold or the flu this holiday season.

Though airplanes are a safe way to travel, being stuck inside a machine miles above the Earth has unseen perils that can be detrimental to your health. Germs can spread easily in close quarters....

Use hand sanitizing wipes when you don't have soap and water. They fit in your purse or pocket, and when used properly, kill over 99 percent of germs and bacteria. They are perfect for use at...

It can be tough to avoid spreading germs around your home. Of course we can not get rid of all germs but we can reduce the bad ones and keep them from spreading by doing a few simple things.

An article recently being circulated from the U.S. Nuclear Medicine Department reached my email, and it was with great interest I read it. Anything written about Swine Flu should catch our eye....

Keeping your family safe is so very important, especially with the new flu strains. My tips will help to keep your family free of germs.

Here are a few steps to use everyday in order to have good health habits.

Here are some steps you can take everyday to fight against germs.

Purell is a hand sanitizing product that kills 99.99 percent of germs, according to the product's website. It's an instant product that can be applied directly to an area without using soap or...

Hand washing is a simple and easy way to kill germs and prevent the spread of infection. According to the results of an online survey published on cleanlink.com, 94 percent of American adults say...

"Have you washed your hands?" You may get tired of asking--or hearing--that question, but it is vitally important to ask yourself if you're protecting your health by washing your hands every time...

Are you feeling under the weather? We live in a demanding fast world. Many employers expect their employees work everyday, even when sick. Here are ways to stop spreading bad germs so your...

Hand washing theory is the teaching, as opposed the practice, of the first line of defense against cross contamination of pathogenic microorganisms. The U.S. Center for Disease control maintains...

Run, run, run is what so many people find themselves doing. Taking care of ourselves so that we stay healthy is often overlooked. I will present a few tips on how to do your best at preventing the...

Germs, colds, Swine Flu and other nasty critters are all around us. Hand sanitizer is a great way to effectively kill germs. Just think of everything you’re exposed to during an average day. With...

To avoid getting sick or spreading germs, you should properly wash your hands. With all the germs out there, such as, flu, h1n1, swine flu, you have to take precautions. Your hands are constantly...

Many common illnesses are easily spread by person-to-person contact with people who are infected. An easy way to help prevent the spread of illnesses and diseases is to wash your hands. Children,...

Much is said about washing the hands, especially after using the restroom, before cooking and before eating. There are very good reasons for this. Washing the hands isn't just about washing off...

As flu season approaches, many people are thinking about how to protect themselves. With the Swine Flu or H1N1 virus threat, schools are being scrubbed from top to bottom and offices are being...

We all know flu season is just around the corner. No matter how fast you slam those doors and turn those locks, you won't be able to keep it out without taking a few precautions. With birds and...

Today it seems the cold and flu season lasts the year round. The recent outbreak of the Swine Flu has increased our awareness of the need for our immune systems to be in top shape. Since we cannot...

Super germs, antibiotic-resistant bacteria and pandemic viruses--human beings have many reasons to be concerned about hygiene and hypervigilant about cleanliness. The human mouth contains all...

Deadly infections that are difficult to treat are on the rise. Diseases like MRSA, Methicillin-resistant Staphylo-coccus aureus, and others have presented a challenge to the medical community. ...

Is it okay to eat food dropped on the floor as long as it's picked up and in your mouth within five seconds. Duh! Studies show that E.coli bacteria can spread on tiled floors like wildfire. One...

Germs are everywhere. They are all around us, on every surface we touch, in the air we breathe. They are on us and in us. Get used to it. They are everywhere and they are supposed to be. It is...

Frequent hand washing tops the list of official advice for preventing the spread of germs, flu, colds and viruses. Our hands come in constant contact with germs all day long. From money to...

If all the talk about swine flu has you lying awake at night, rest easy. Chances are slim anyone in your family will be affected by the outbreak as long as you follow a few simple common sense...