hygiene

Cleaning

These areas are breeding grounds for germs - are you cleaning them?

Unveiling cleaning oversights and expert tips to revitalize your space, including surprising spaces you never thought to clean.

By WALLA!
07/07/2023

Listen closely: Cleaning your ears with cotton buds can cause irreversible damage

Earwax acts as a protective barrier, safeguarding the ear canal against harmful viruses and bacteria.

A natural molecule in toothpastes and mouthwash could help prevent plaque and cavities

The molecule 3,3'-Diindolylmethane (DIM) developed in Beersheba and in Singapore, reduced Streptococcus mutans biofilm by 90%.

Is your pillow hiding more bacteria than a toilet seat?

A recent report sheds light on the alarming amount of bacteria that accumulates on pillowcases and emphasizes the importance of washing pillowcases regularly in order to maintain good hygiene.

Unclean dentures could raise pneumonia risk, a new study finds

Despite advances in denture biomaterials, the majority of dentures are fabricated using polymethyl-methacrylate to which pathogens stick easily.

You probably aren't washing your feet properly, and it's going to damage them

Our feet carry the weight of our bodies while we run around all day, and it's time to take care of them the right way.

By WALLA! HEALTH
24/06/2023

Boost your oral health: Perfecting your electric toothbrush technique

Nearly half of electric toothbrush users are brushing their teeth improperly. Experts reveal the secrets to a healthier, brighter smile.

The life-changing magic of washing your hands (on Passover)

One element of the washing is called “shifshuf yadayim,” which literally means “rubbing the hands,” and is initially described in the Tosefta (Yadaim 1:2), a 2nd-century CE compilation of Torah law.

By DANIEL BRENNER / JTA
04/04/2023
  Shower

If you already do this in the shower, be sure to do it right

A lot of people do facial cleansing in the shower – what could go wrong? A lot, if you don't do it right. For the sake of your pores, here's what you need to know.

By WALLA! HEALTH
21/02/2023

The 10 things we all have at home that are making us sick

These are objects that 70 percent of people do not clean enough, which makes them breeding grounds for bacteria.

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