You Expose Yourself to Germs
Sure, germs are invisible to the naked eye, however, they’re rampant on people, surfaces, and even transmitted via our own hands. Think about your commute to work this morning. Did you happen to touch a stair railing, door handle, and your smartphone?
Those surfaces are virtually teeming with germs. So before you grab lunch, wash those hands thoroughly. Or if you come into contact with a sick co-worker or child, wash your hands before you make dinner.
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You Go to Work Sick
Maybe your employer is one of those nasty dictators who expects you to drag your sick self to work to complete whatever routine report that can, in reality, wait until you’re feeling better. If that’s the case, you may feel this point is out of your control.
It’s unfortunate that we live in a world where coming to work sick is construed as a badge of loyalty. In reality, and according to the Archives of Environmental & Occupational Health, if just one employee goes to work sick, germs cover more than 50-percent of all communal areas in an office (including the hands of fellow employees) within 4-hours.
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You Don’t Wash Up Properly
Do you recite the alphabet when you wash your hands, all the way from A to Z? Most adults perform a quick-splash in the sink after a trip to the public restroom, which significantly increases the risk of contracting a cold.
Centers for Disease Control health officials claim adequate washing includes lathering the hands with soap and running water for 20-seconds, or longer. However, in the absence of a public restroom, using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer gel will reduce chances of illness by 60-percent.
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Emily Lockhart
Emily Lockhart is a certified yoga instructor and personal trainer. She believes that being healthy is a lifestyle choice, not a punishment or temporary fix to attain a desired fitness or body image goal. Anna helps her clients take responsibility for their own health and wellness through her classes and articles on ActiveBeat.