Every cold and flu season, doctors never fail to remind us that one of the best defenses against the common cold, flu, and other icky illnesses is as simple as it gets: washing your hands. But believe ...

Germs spread from surfaces to people when we touch a surface and then touch our face with unwashed hands. Proper handwashing is the best way to protect yourself and others from being exposed to ...

To ward off everything from simple respiratory illnesses to the coronavirus, this hygiene basic is the key to keeping you healthy. Believe it or not, only 5 percent of people wash their hands in a way ...

Applying sunscreen daily is necessary to prevent sun damage, especially if you want hands that age gracefully. Remember to care for your nails and cuticles, as they’re also part of your skin. Aging is ...

Hand-washing takes less than half a minute, yet an estimated 97% of people do it wrong. That's a big problem since the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says that one of the most ...

Washing your hands is likely a perfunctory and frequent a part of your daily routine. Yet, it never ceases to amaze Dr. Robert Segal, MD, founder of Medical Offices of Manhattan, how many full-grown ...