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By Nicky Pilkington
 Do You Know What Is Lurking in Your Bathroom?
No matter how clean you think you are, the quantity and variety of germs that you would find on your hands at any given time would shock you.
Germs are spread every time we touch an object or a person. Not all of them are dangerous, and some bacteria are even helpful. However, your risk of getting sick is increased every time you use a public restroom, as evidenced by a 1996 study conducted by the American Society for Microbiology. They discovered that while 95% of the people surveyed said they washed their hands every time they used a public facility, only about 67% actually did.
A recent nationwide poll showed that 39% of respondents are worried about the germs lurking in public restrooms.
Is there a reason for concern?
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, infectious disease is the number three killer of Americans. They report that 40 million Americans get sick from hand-carried bacteria every year, and 80,000 people die from those germs.
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Friday, 14 March 2008 |
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By Kelvin Ho
 The easiest way to get rid of bad breath in just a week is to make changes to your regular oral hygiene routine. Although you might think you have done everything right in terms of brushing and flossing your teeth, there is still a chance that you are not. Let us take a look at some of the most important aspects of oral hygiene.
Brushing
First off, brushing needs to be done with fluoride toothpaste at least twice per day. While brushing, you should also take note that your brush strokes are correct and sufficient. You need to pay attention and brush the inner and outer areas of the tooth and even the flat surfaces of back teeth.
Some experts believe that you should spend about two to three minutes brushing to allow the toothpaste to have maximum impact on your teeth. Also, you need to replace your tooth brush every 3 months so that it can continue to provide maximum protection for your teeth and tongue. If you can, you should actually brush after every single meal but this is |
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