My mother’s hands are visible when I look down at my own hands. Not in a negative sense. Still, I thought her hands were elderly when I saw the sunspots on them. Her hands are now in mine. The hands are the second most obvious indicator of age, behind the face. Participants in a 2006…

Maintaining the highest levels of hygiene at all times is vital. One of the easiest methods to prevent infection and prevent germs from spreading to other people or surfaces (like handles) is to wash your hands. Before doing any personal hygiene task, such as changing your stoma bag or handling your catheter or drainage bag,…

There are countless reasons to wash your hands.Given the amount of bacteria on your hands, there are around 200 million reasons to wash your hands after using the restroom. Bacteria can enter the body through the mucous membranes if you touch your mouth, nose, or eyes after not washing your hands. A virus, such as…