About Women's Health: Do This For 30 Seconds & Don't Get Sick

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Women's Health From Denise Maher, your About Women's Health Editor Moms can't get sick. Neither can wives or daughters. We've got too much to do (like taking care of sick kids, aging parents and significant others). Here are some of the simplest ways to stay well this season, starting with good old handwashing. Top Cold & Flu Fighters Ready to scrub up? Handwashing is the number one thing you can do to prevent contracting cold and flu. It reduces the opportunities you'll have to unknowingly transfer germs from your hands to your mouth, nose or eyes. Read More... Boost Your Immune System Naturally Don't Touch That Towel! Avoiding Germs At The Gym Search Related Topics:  hand washing  hand sanitizer  multivitamins Wash This Way Need extra incentive to lather up? This year, say the folks behind National Handwashing Awareness Week, keeping hands clean can help protect your family from the pertussis (whooping cough) outbreaks, as well as from other infectious diseases. Read More... The Truth About Hand Sanitizers Why You Should Never Touch A Baby With Unclean Hands Search Related Topics:  handwashing  flu symptoms  avoiding the flu Can Nasal Lavage Change Your Life? Salt Water Flush. Sinus Rinse. A Taste of the Sea. Is it easier to squirt water up your nose if you tell yourself you're taking your sinuses to the spa? Converts say that nasal irrigation, via neti pot, bulb syringe, squeeze bottle or spray, can make a huge difference in your quality of life. Read More... How To Use A Neti Pot How a Saline Rinse May Help Prevent Sinus Infections A Stay-Well Shopping List Should you call in sick? Do you have a fever? Wait--do you have a thermometer? Some basic tools can help determine if you have an infection, or help protect you when people around you are ill. Read More... A Talking Thermometer Tamiflu for Flu Prevention Search Related Topics:  public health  illness prevention  common cold symptoms Related Searches Sick Symptoms Womens Health Cold Flu Symptoms Sinus Wash Sick Cat Featured Articles Weight Loss After 40 How Long Is Flu Contagious? What You Should Know About Cancer & Suicide How to Recover From a Stomach Infection Holiday Gifts For Dieters & Exercisers FroYo Versus Regular Yogurt: What's Better For You?   More from About.com The Perfect Engagement Ring How to find a gorgeous ring with a style and price that suit your needs. Read more...> Hometown Holidays Discover the best holiday events near your hometown. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Women's Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement