And you thought you mastered hand-washing as a kid. More than 50 percent of illness can be prevented with proper hand washing, according to the CDC. STOCK4B/Getty Images — -- intro: Everyone ...

Even the most delicate fabrics can often be treated at home, rather than dry-cleaned, and it doesn’t have to be a hassle. By Emilia Petrarca If laundry is a chore, hand washing might feel like ...

While washing your hands, take a moment to reflect on things you are grateful for. This practice shifts focus from stressors ...

Washing your hands is a given if you want to avoid infection—but it's especially important after touching these top 10 microbe magnets. The post Research: Wash Your Hands Immediately After Touching ...

We’ve all been taught from a very young age that washing our hands is important. Apparently, this lesson didn’t quite stick for everyone. The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) ...

The World Health Organization and UNICEF have developed global guidelines for hand hygiene in community settings. While the WHO has long maintained guidelines for clinical environments, this is the ...

She shared her dishwashing story on TikTok and sparked a debate over what cleaning method is most effective Erin Clack is a Staff Editor for PEOPLE. She has been writing about fashion, parenting and ...

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For the last few months, I have been at an impasse with my husband, “Shane.” He refuses to wash his hands after using the bathroom. Shane did this from time to time early in our marriage (we’ve been ...