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Meaning and Importance of Germs Hygiene

Meaning and Importance of Germs Hygiene

On this pageBasics Summary Start Here Prevention and Risk Factors Learn More Related Issues Specifics See, Play and LearnNo links available Research Clinical Trials Journal Articles Resources Find an Expert For You Children Teenagers Women Patient Handouts What are germs?Germs are microorganisms. This means that they can be seen only through a microscope. They can…

Importance and Potential Health Benefits of Dandelion

Importance and Potential Health Benefits of Dandelion

Dandelion are a family of flowering plants that grow in many parts of the world.They’re also known as Taraxacum spp., though Taraxacum officinale is the most common species.You may be most familiar with dandelion as a stubborn weed that never seems to leave your lawn or garden.However, in traditional herbal medicine practices, dandelion are revered…

Complete Hygiene Tips for Teen

Complete Hygiene Tips for Teens

How good is your teen’s hygiene? Let his or her shoes be your guide.”A lot of teens really have that sweaty sock syndrome,” says Charles Wibbelsman, MD, chairman of the Chiefs of Adolescent Medicine for Kaiser Permanente of Northern California and co-author of The Teenage Body Book. “I walk into the exam room and the…

Religious And Cultural Aspects Of Hand Hygiene In Nigeria

Religious and Cultural Aspects of Hand Hygiene

There are several reasons why religious and cultural issues should be considered when dealing with the topic of hand hygiene and planning a strategy to promote it in health-care settings. The most important is that these Guidelines, issued as a WHO document, are intended to be disseminated all over the world and in settings where…

Definition of Poor Hygiene: Symptoms, Signs, Causes & Treatment

Poor Hygiene: Definition, Signs, Causes and Treatment

Poor hygiene can be a sign of self-neglect, which is the inability or unwillingness to attend to one’s personal needs. Poor hygiene often accompanies certain mental or emotional disorders, including severe depression and psychotic disorders. Dementia is another common cause of poor hygiene. Other people may develop poor hygiene habits due to social factors such…

Importance of Personal Hygiene and Ways to Improve

Importance of Personal Hygiene and Ways to Improve

Wellness oi-Neha Ghosh Health and personal hygiene always go hand in hand. If you don’t have proper hygiene, you may fall sick more often which is why maintaining personal hygiene is not only important, but also it is necessary for the overall well-being.Keeping your body clean helps prevent bacteria and viruses from attacking the body…