Some common questions which we search for an answer in our day to day life.
Do we really need to wash our hands after going to the bathroom?
Apparently the answer is yes, since hand washing is one of the most effective ways to avoid getting ourselves or others sick. To make it worth, scrub for at least 20 seconds, before reaching for a towel.
Do you really need to use hand sanitizer?
If there's no soap, hand sanitizer is your next best bet, that too with an alcohol content of more than 60 per cent, so that gems can be killed quickly.
Do you really need to put that sheet of paper over the toilet seat?
According to a public health expert, though toilet seats are not a vehicle for the transmission of any infectious agents, it's better to use a paper towel to cover up your contact with the faucet handles and bathroom doorknob.
Do you really need to get an annual physical check-up?
"If you have no ongoing health conditions and are feeling well, you don't need an annual physical check-up," says Dr Christine Laine, editor-in-chief of the Annals of Internal Medicine and senior vice president of the American College of Physicians. But you should still have a primary care doctor who can walk you through the pros and cons of screening tests and perform them whenever you are ready.
Do you really need to stretch after exercising?
Yes, if you don't have time to relax after the exercise. If you have to rush to the shower, always better to stretch after the exercise. Stretching helps reset the body and decrease injury. In other words: miss the 10-minute post-workout stretch session, and risk being too sore or hurt to attend the next class.
Do you really need to wipe down the yoga mat?
Yes. Yoga mats are porous and can make a good home for all kinds of germs. The premise is that if everyone is doing it, then it will decrease the spread of germs. If the mat is your own, you can get away with an occasional rub down with vinegar and water solution.
Do you really need to filter your water?
It depends on the type of water you get. If it a treated water and you use quality pipes in your homes, you don't need a water filter. People with private well water, for instance, should have it tested annually to make sure it's free of contaminants. If you use a filter, change it regularly to avoid buildup that can cause reduced water flow, poor taste and slough off of the contaminants back into you water.
Do you really need to eat food by the use-by date?
Yes – or freeze it. A sell-by date, however, is a different story. Depending on the produce, it can be kept for days or weeks before you need to eat or freeze it. If a perishable product is frozen, it is safe indefinitely as long as it is frozen, but the quality may deteriorate after a time.
Do you really need to wash fruits and vegetables before eating them?
Yes. “Properly washing fruits and vegetables prior to eating them will ensure that you’ve minimized your risk for contracting a food-borne illness or ingesting unwanted surface residue from pesticides.
Do you really need to wash your face before bed?
It's a good practice to clear the face of the day's grime, oil and product residue. While there's not a direct correlation between how many hours your skin goes unwashed and how clogged your pores are, bad skin habits can take their toll over time. Plus, any active products you put on your skin at night benefit from being put onto a bare face.
