We’re taught to wash our hands at a young age. It’s so important because not washing our hands is a way to pass germs to others or contract something we don’t necessarily want. This is why we teach ...

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 ...

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

If you’ve suddenly started washing your hands like a doctor prepping for surgery, you’re not alone—I never realized how long 20 seconds could actually feel until this week. Making sure our kids wash ...

What's the best way to teach kids about good hygiene? A science experiment, of course! Amanda Lorenzo, a pre-kindergarten teacher in the Miami-Dade County Public School district, found the best way to ...

Celestine Wong is a consultant dermatologist at Monash Health. Rosemary Nixon is a honorary clinical associate professor at the University of Melbourne. This story originally featured on The ...

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. – According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, proper handwashing is one of the best ways to protect yourself and your family from getting sick. For ...

ATLANTA – The coronavirus has likely changed our handwashing habits forever, but some people aren’t finishing the drill. Healthcare experts say it’s important to dry your hands thoroughly after each ...

ATLANTA — Washing your hands for 20 seconds can seem like a long time, enough time to wonder why 20 seconds became the rule. It’s roughly the amount of time it takes you to sing the alphabet or hum ...

It’s the pandemic mantra: Wash your hands – often. Do it with lots of soapy bubbles, scrubbing for a full 20 seconds (or the time it takes to sing “Happy Birthday” twice). Rinse, dry and repeat as ...