Best way to stay healthy is...

WASHING YOUR HANDS!

Frequent hand washing with warm water and soap is the number one way to prevent the common cold--as well as the flu and other viruses--but making sure hands are totally dry might be just as important.  Eliminating wetness can reduce the transfer of bacteria by as much as 99%, according to a study published in the Journal of Applied Microbiology.  In addition, people dry their hands more thoroughly with a paper towel than by using an air dryer, which takes longer so they often end up wiping their hands on their pants.

Article found in February 2011 issue of Family Circle Magazine