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"Which Is Worse? Your Little Health Dilemmas, Solved\\nWe&amp;#39;ve all been stuck in those awkward situations: Do a lame workout or blow it off? Eat bar snacks with drinks or wait for a healthy dinner later? Skip breakfast or go for that morning-meeting doughnut? We&amp;#39;ve got you covered for all these moments and more. Get even more advice in our Which Is Worse? video series!\\nDon't even consider fasting. By the time you roll up to the party, you'll be ravenous and likely to surrender to a tray of greasy apps. \\\"Your resolve may be undermined when you're hungry, so you'll be more drawn to fatty foods and could end up consuming far more calories than if you'd eaten a reasonable lunch beforehand,\\\" says Elisa Zied, R.D.N., author of Younger Next Week. For a preparty meal that will give you stamina, have a half sandwich (like turkey and avocado on whole-grain bread) with a fiber-rich vegetable soup or side salad, says Zied. Then it will be much easier to stick to one or two little treats come party time\u2014along with a glass of wine, of course.\\nSkip the sunnies. Surprising, right? A shoddy pair of cheap lenses can end up causing more damage than squinting through the rays does. Most poorly made sun specs have little ultraviolet protection\u2014just darkened shades, which can trick your pupils into dilating and letting in more damaging rays. \\\"Ideally, you want a pair that touts 400 nanometers\u2014meaning 100 percent\u2014of UV protection, which keeps harmful rays from hitting the lens and retina,\\\" says Lauren Yeager, M.D., an ophthalmologist at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center in New York City. So if those cute cat's-eye sunnies don't have a sticker clearly touting that 400 number, pick up a cheap straw or cotton wide-brimmed hat.\\nThe straw is a no-go. You've probably heard that sipping through one protects teeth from nasty brown coffee stains. But the coffee still ends up in your mouth, swirling around your teeth. The big problem with the straw is that it may give you premature lip wrinkles. \\\"Repetitive muscle movements from pursing cause collagen and elastin\u2014which keep skin springy and taut\u2014to break down, eventually etching permanent creases into the area around your lips,\\\" says Chicago-area dermatologist Carolyn Jacob, M.D. Occasional straw sipping isn't so bad, but for your daily java routine, remove the lid, sip from the cup and brush with a whitening toothpaste after.\\nDig in. The health boost you get from, say, unwashed plums, apricots or berries outweighs your risk for exposure to pesticides. \\\"Yes, they've been linked to a variety of issues, but many of the worst pesticides have been largely removed from use,\\\" says Sonya Lunder, a senior analyst at the Environmental Working Group. If there's no sink in sight, Lunder suggests minimizing risk with peelable fruit, like grapefruit and kiwi, which are on the EWG's Clean 15 list. Even smarter? Buy organic: You'll reduce your exposure to pesticides that can be absorbed *inside* the fruit as well.\\nKeep quiet. Unless you two are close, speaking up assumes a level of familiarity that she may not be comfortable with, says Jacqueline Whitmore, founding director of The Protocol School of Palm Beach. One caveat: It *is* smart to say something if you know she's heading somewhere important, like a meeting with her boss. Then say: \\\"I know you have a big meeting\u2014and I just noticed you have a little something in your teeth.\\\" It conveys that you have her best interests in mind, and the casual delivery makes it clear you haven't been staring at her mouth for the past 20 minutes.\\nWax on. Shaving can be risky, since most people go *against* the grain of the hair for a smoother line. \\\"But that method often results in painful ingrown hairs and micro-cuts that can leave you more susceptible to STDs,\\\" says dermatologist Jeffrey Benabio, M.D., physician director of health care transformation at Kaiser Permanente in San Diego. Caught between waxing appointments? It's fine to whip out a razor post-shower. Just let shaving cream soften the skin and hair for two to three minutes, and rinse the blade after each swipe so you're cutting hairs, not dragging them.\\nBlow it off, especially if you're not feeling up to it because of soreness or exhaustion from a previous sweat session. You're actually doing your body a favor. \\\"The break allows time for muscle repair and replenishes glycogen, which fuels working muscles,\\\" says Katarina Borer, Ph.D., professor of kinesiology at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. If you still need to do *something*, try yoga or foam rolling, which speeds recovery. And don't guilt yourself, Borer says: \\\"Because you took time off, you're more likely to go full force tomorrow.\\\"\\nSquat no more. If you do it regularly (at work, etc.), you could be risking a urinary tract infection, especially if you're prone to them. \\\"Pelvic muscles tighten when you hover, preventing the bladder from emptying fully and flushing out bacteria,\\\" says Michaella Prasad, M.D., assistant professor of urology at the Medical University of South Carolina. Grossed out by sitting, even on TP or a liner? Don't be a freak\u2014you won't get germs from the toilet seat. (Skin is a great barrier unless you have a cut on your backside.) In a porta-potty (aka filthy) situation, spread legs wide, shift your weight to your heels and bend low for max emptying power.\\nHold back. \\\"If the person's an acquaintance, you don't know what the *cause* of the weight loss is,\\\" points out Janis Rosenberg, Ph.D., a psychologist based in Culver City, California. \\\"It may be the result of difficulties you're not aware of, like an illness or a breakup, so saying something could make her uncomfortable.\\\" Although you have good intentions, gushing about how much slimmer a person seems can also backfire, since she'll wonder how awful you thought she *used* to look. Even if a friend is sharing her fitness goals on Facebook, stick to a compliment-only route, such as \\\"Wow, you're looking *great*,\\\" Rosenberg recommends. That way, you leave it up to her to bring up the pounds she shed ... or not.\\nBreak it off. You owe it to yourself to be honest. \\\"As much as you think it will be bad to be dateless on Valentine's Day, prolonging a difficult conversation like this can eat away at you, and that kind of guilt can stress you out,\\\" says Catherine Birndorf, M.D., a psychiatrist and SELF contributing expert. Picture gazing into his eyes over an expensive dinner; you won't respect yourself. Drop the news on February 15, and you'll have to answer for why you went through the motions. Rip off that bandage now, and host a fun wine night for friends who'll toast your freedom.\\nEat the meal. If you chocolate-bombed with a jumbo cupcake or binged on empty-carb chips, get that blood sugar back to normal. \\\"It can spike and then plummet, making you crave even more of the carby, fattening stuff,\\\" says nutritionist Janis Jibrin, R.D., coauthor of *The Life You Want*. Reset with a high-protein dish, like grilled chicken and saut\u00E9ed veggies. \\\"It will also help reboot your *brain* to start making healthy food choices,\\\" she adds. Skip the lament; call it a deserved treat. But if food frenzies are a habit, consider what's going on (waited too long to eat?) and plan better.\\nBlow, but gently! Hard honking could bring more medical woes. \\\"The force can make your sinus passages swell or worsen an infection,\\\" says Monica Tadros, M.D., assistant professor of otolaryngology at Columbia University. Postshower is a good time to get all that gunk out, since the warm moisture loosens things up. Down a decongestant-expectorant combo, avoid dairy, and use saline spray to breathe easier, Dr. Tadros suggests. If you're in a no-blow situation, like a meeting, swallowing won't make a cold last longer, contrary to popular belief.\\nSoda is the better choice, say SELF contributing experts Stephanie Clarke, R.D., and Willow Jarosh, R.D. In terms of calories they're similar (12-ounce non-diet sodas typically pack 140 cals; a 12-ounce Red Bull has 160), but not caffeine: The FDA limits soft drinks to 71 milligrams per 12-ounce can. Energy drinks can reach 294 mg. In \\\"the more, the better\\\" thinking, this sounds tempting, but that much boostage can mess with your blood pressure. You end up with a jittery high, then a zombielike low. A safer bet: green tea, which has natural energizers and no sugar.\\nHello, pointer finger. Rinsing someone's brush in hot water won't fully protect you germwise; the bristles can still harbor bacteria, and you could pick up the flu or a bug your buddy's not even feeling yet. \\\"Your finger can't reach the crevices, but it will at least scrub the surface of teeth and reduce cavity-causing plaque,\\\" says Ruchi Sahota, D.D.S., a dentist in Fremont, California. Wash hands, blob toothpaste onto finger and \\\"brush\\\" along gums and over teeth in a tiny circular motion. Pilfer floss and mouthwash to your heart's content.\\nBite your tongue. \\\"You've heard you shouldn't go to bed mad, but forcing a resolution when you're tired just makes you more likely to spew nasty comments you don't mean, making things even worse,\\\" says couples therapist Tina B. Tessina, Ph.D. She recommends saying, \\\"I know we can figure this out\u2014let's sleep on it.\\\" As you doze off (and during that period of pretend sleep the next morning), think about what's actually bugging you and what you really want to say. You'll likely have a more a productive discussion...and great makeup sex.\\nDrop the guilt and fill up on the snacks. Food\u2014even gross greasy chips\u2014slows the rate of alcohol absorption in your bloodstream, so you'll get less drunk, say SELF contributing experts Stephanie Clarke, R.D., and Willow Jarosh, R.D. You may think you'll eat healthy once you get home, but you'll likely rip into the chips anyway, since alcohol lowers inhibitions. Plus, once the booze is in your system, food won't \\\"soak it up\\\" or save you from that a.m. hangover.\\nEnjoy the breeze and ditch those dirty undies\u2014they're a stinky liability. Throughout the day, underwear collects traces of sweat, discharge, urine and feces that leave it teeming with bacteria, says ob/gyn Lisa Masterson, M.D. These creepy crawlers can cause infections like the dreaded UTI and skin irritations\u2014and no, turning panties inside out doesn't help. Go commando in soft, loose clothing (that means no jeans!) to avoid chafing, and be extra cautious in skirts (for those Britney moments).\\nPut down the can. Dry shampoo may save your 'do post-gym, but it's no regular fill-in for real shampoo. It's a myth that daily sudsing increases oil production in the sebaceous glands at the roots, upping hair's grease factor, says Elizabeth Cunnane Phillips, a trichologist at Philip Kingsley. And although shampoo with sulfates can be drying, conditioner will make up for the moisture loss. In fact, infrequent washing (skipping three or more days) can lead to flaking, itching or hair loss. Not pretty.\\nNeither is horrible, in moderation, and if you prefer the real deal, go for it. While there's no conclusive human research showing artificial sweeteners cause major health issues such as cancer, downing them frequently *has* been associated with weight gain, possibly because they may increase hunger and cravings: People who drank more than three artificially sweetened drinks a day were about twice as likely to later become obese, a study conducted at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio found. But what about all those calories in table sugar? You mean the whopping 16 cals per teaspoon? Whatever. Still, if you're used to fake sugar\u2014which can be more than 200 times sweeter than the real stuff\u20141 to 2 teaspoons of sugar might not taste sweet enough, say SELF contributing nutrition experts Stephanie Clarke, R.D., and Willow Jarosh, R.D. Don't keep spooning; try diet-friendly add-ons like unsweetened vanilla almond milk, cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice.\\nSkip the wash. If your only option is that office restroom soap, it could leave skin feeling like sandpaper. \\\"The harshness of industrial antibacterial soap is much worse for your skin than occasionally reapplying some more makeup,\\\" says Francesca Fusco, M.D., a dermatologist in New York City. Some soaps contain detergents that strip skin of vital moisture, causing dryness and irritation. To degrease, pat shiny areas with toilet paper or a tissue, then refresh makeup on top of what's there. (Yes to a little powder, but steer clear of creamy foundations\u2014they're thicker and can clog pores.) For future pre\u2013happy hour emergencies, stash makeup-remover towelettes in your desk.\\nIf the wrapper is intact and the tampon isn't frayed or puffed, use it. But if the cotton is exposed, it may have germs that can lead to toxic shock syndrome, a rare but potentially lethal reaction to bacterial toxins. In that case, stick with the tampon you have in until you find a new one. Remember: You have eight hours. \\\"A tampon used for more than that may create an environment in the vagina that allows bacterial toxins into your bloodstream, also putting you at risk for TSS,\\\" says Amy Bryant, M.D., assistant professor at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. FYI, pads are always a safe backup.\\nBottoms up! Alcohol is a proven stress reducer (especially when shared with friends), and a single low-cal drink\u2014like red wine, vodka soda or other low-sugar cocktail\u2014is the smarter option nutritionally, says self contributing expert Janis Jibrin, R.D. \\\"Alcohol may protect your heart, and one drink won't damage your diet,\\\" she says. For instance, a 5-ounce glass of wine has only 125 calories; 1/2 cup of chocolate fudge brownie ice cream has more than twice that\u2014and who eats just half a cup? However, alcohol lowers willpower, and you may still want to pig out, which sets you up for scale angst. So have the cocktail with your next healthy meal. You'll be full when the glass is empty and not as prone to drunk munchies. All that said, if you rely on alcohol to unwind, it may signal a deeper problem: Avoid the booze and have a 150-calorie sweet treat.\\nSome sleep is better than none, says David Schulman, M.D., director of the Emory Sleep Laboratory in Atlanta. Even short bouts of sleep help your brain consolidate memories and learn. You'll feel foggy when you wake up from that snooze, but after 10 minutes it should fade long enough to get you through most of the day. On the flip side, staying up all night will backfire. \\\"Total sleep deprivation impairs your thinking and attention to detail, so you'll make careless mistakes,\\\" Dr. Schulman says. To catch up on those missed zzz's without throwing your entire bedtime schedule out of whack, take a 30-minute nap that afternoon and get to bed an hour earlier and/or sleep in the next morning.\\nKeep it on the restaurant floor. Here's some totally gross news: Nearly a third of handbags are crawling with fecal bacteria, says microbiologist Charles Gerba, Ph.D., a professor at the University of Arizona in Tucson. So although the floor isn't ideal, it's better than getting those germs near stuff that's going into your mouth. And you might want to wipe down your bag once a week (or anytime you've put it on a germ hot spot, like the floor or a bathroom counter) with sanitizing wipes. We like CleanWell To-Go Disinfectant Wipes, which are botanically based and safe on most leathers and fabrics.\\nDon't go to bed with a growling stomach, says Melinda Johnson, R.D., a spokeswoman for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Hunger signals the brain to stay alert so you can scavenge for sustenance. And a hungry, restless night makes for next-day grogginess, which could have you desperately reaching for more calories for energy. As for eating a full meal right before bed, you might have heard that it makes you more likely to store the calories as fat because you're not awake and actively burning them. Not true, Johnson says\u2014timing doesn't matter much to your body, calorie burn\u2013wise. That said, going to bed stuffed isn't a great idea, since you could wind up with sleep-disrupting heartburn or indigestion. Have a light 200- to 300-calorie prebed snack that includes carbohydrates and protein, suggests Michael Breus, Ph.D., author of *The Sleep Doctor's Diet Plan*. Think carrot sticks with 1/2 cup hummus or a sliced apple with 2 tbsp peanut butter. The carb-protein combo triggers the brain to produce serotonin, a calming hormone.\\nIt's so tempting to squeeze\u2014and so not worth it. Think about it: When you pop, you break the skin, which causes inflammation and swelling. \\\"And if bacteria creeps in, it could lead to infection,\\\" warns Francesca Fusco, M.D., a dermatologist in New York City. Concealer is better, but unless yours is made for acne, use it only in a pinch\u2014going the heavy-cover-up route regularly can clog pores and cause more breakouts. Your best bet: Keep an over-the-counter 1 percent hydrocortisone cream on hand and apply a drop to shrink the bump about an hour before you have to show your face in public. Then, before you head out, apply an acne-specific concealer that contains salicylic acid, sulfur or benzoyl peroxide.\\nBoth are unsafe, but barefoot is better, says William Van Tassel, Ph.D., manager of driver-training programs at AAA National in Heathrow, Florida. Flip-flops are dangerous driving shoes: They can slip off the pedals and get caught underneath while your foot is still on top, making it hard to press or release the brake or gas. Plus, trying to free your foot is distracting\u2014and that's when accidents happen. Barefoot, you could stub your toe (another distraction). \\\"But barefoot does give you a better sense of how much pressure you're providing,\\\" Van Tassel says. For the future, stash closed-toe flats in your car.\\nSuffering is worse\u2014and so unnecessary, says Adam Cifu, M.D., associate professor of medicine at The University of Chicago. Using over-the-counter painkillers such as Tylenol or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like Advil or Aleve for occasional headaches is totally OK. But if you're getting a lot of headaches and you've been downing pills more than a few times a week to try to treat them, the meds could actually be *causing* the pain. It's a phenomenon called medication-overuse (or rebound) headaches. Experts aren't sure why they happen, but it could be that overusing the pills affects the way nerves receive pain messages from the brain. If that's what seems to be going on, stop taking the drugs: The rebound effect should fade over a few weeks (though it may get worse before it gets better). Plus, for some people, using NSAIDs daily for more than two weeks or so raises the risk for kidney problems and stomach ulcers\u2014either of which would be much worse than a little temple throbbing.\\nMargaritas hit you harder, but really, any booze while hanging out in the heat will cause dehydration, says Sharon Richter, R.D., of New York City. Alcohol inhibits a hormone that lets the kidneys absorb water\u2014the more you drink, the less water your body can use, and the more liquid you'll lose by peeing it out. Cocktails like your margarita can pack lots of alcohol\u2014there's no controlling a generous bartender's pour. That salty rim doesn't help, either. \\\"You could wind up with a headache, dizziness and grogginess,\\\" Richter says. Better to have one measurable, no-frills drink (wine, beer, even vodka on the rocks). And increase your normal water-to-boozy-drink ratio to 2 to 1.\\nBoth are OK. If you're grossed out by the stinky johns at that outdoor concert and can wait, fine, says gynecologist Liezl Irisari, M.D., an assistant professor at Boston University School of Medicine. You might have heard holding it causes urinary tract infections, but that's only if you do it all the time, she says. If you can't wait, a porta potty is fine, germ-wise. \\\"There's a less than 1 percent chance you'll pick up an infection from a toilet seat,\\\" Dr. Irisari says. You *can* get nasty, disease-causing germs from a bathroom-door handle, though, so grab it with toilet paper and use sanitizer post-pee.\\nAs torturous as it is, it's better to stare at the ceiling for now, says Carol Ash, D.O., director of sleep at Meridian Health in Red Bank, New Jersey. Antihistamines like Benadryl do make you drowsy, but they also dry up mucous membranes, which are vital for keeping your immune system healthy. And anyway, to really sleep better, you're going to have to deal with the underlying issue, like poor nighttime habits or stress, Dr. Ash says. Try this: Make your room quiet, dark and cool; stick to the same sleep schedule as much as possible (yeah, even on weekends); and if your mind is still churning over deadlines and life stuff after 20 minutes, get up and do something relaxing\u2014read, listen to music\u2014until you start to feel mentally calm and drowsy. If you still wind up popping a pill three or four nights a week for the first month, it's OK, but after that you should be able to quit. If not, see a sleep specialist.\\nDo the spray. DEET has a bad rep, but the Environmental Protection Agency says it's safe (as long as you're not a newborn, notes the American Academy of Pediatrics). Plus, \\\"mosquito-borne illnesses like West Nile virus cause brain damage and death,\\\" says Sharon Lawler, Ph.D., a professor of entomology at the University of California in Davis. Wear light-colored, loose clothes, and apply DEET spray to exposed areas. (Use more when it's really buggy.) Don't DEET your face, though: Bug spray in the eyes burns. If you can't deal with the chemical smell, products with oil of lemon eucalyptus can deter bugs, too.\\nHungry is better. For one, working out on an empty stomach may burn more fat, says Molly Kimball, R.D., of New Orleans. \\\"Eating leads to increased insulin levels, which might make it harder to burn stored fat,\\\" Kimball says. And anything more than a light snack within an hour of hitting the gym could be a recipe for nausea or cramps\u2014and that will just cut your workout short. \\\"You likely don't need to eat pre-workout unless it's high-intensity, like a boot camp, which requires mega energy, or if you get light-headed, which is probably from low blood sugar,\\\" Kimball says. If either applies and you're hungry, snack on carbs with protein and a little fat (like whole-grain crackers with nut butter) for easy-to-digest fuel.\\nLook, you know we'll tell you a healthy breakfast (low in fat, high in fiber and protein) is ideal. But if a doughnut is all you've got going, it's better than starving, which sets you up to overeat later and trains your body to store fat, say SELF contributing experts Stephanie Clarke, R.D., and Willow Jarosh, R.D. Grab the plain glazed (260 calories) and have it with a small nonfat capp (80 calories) or plain skim milk; the protein will counter the blood sugar spike and dip that doughnut is bound to trigger. If you're always eating on the fly, stock up on healthy portables like Kind bars and nonfat Greek yogurt.\\nKeep them in. \\\"Potentially, parasites in tap water could cause blindness,\\\" says Sandra Belmont, M.D., clinical associate professor of ophthalmology at NYU Langone Medical Center. Wearing contacts overnight isn't risk-free, either\u2014it could lead to an eye infection or, oddly, an ulcer on your eyeball (treatable, but still!). For next time: Stash a tiny vial of preservative-free lubricating drops like Refresh in your clutch. To prevent lenses from sticking, use them before bed, during your 3 a.m. pee trip and when you get up.\\nMouthwash may make you feel nice and minty fresh, but using it isn't effective if you don't brush, too, according to Chicago-based dentist Rana Stino, D.D.S. Here's why: You need the friction of toothbrush bristles to scrub plaque, food debris and bacteria off teeth. Plus, most mouthwashes contain alcohol, which can dry out your mouth and, funnily enough, cause bad breath. So a quick brush wins but still isn't great. Soft scrubbing for a full two minutes is way more effective at fighting cavities and gum disease, Dr. Stino says. And honestly, we're talking an extra minute or two here\u2014will it *really* get you that far off schedule?\\nThe opposite of self-control is what happens around creamy cold stuff in a tub. So here's great news: An entire container (2 cups) of frozen chocolate kefir (which, for the uninitiated, is sorta like a tangy fro yo\u2014made of fermented, probiotic-rich milk) has only 360 calories and zero saturated fat, compared with a half cup of chocolate ice cream, which packs 260 calories and 10 grams of sat fat. And that tiny serving requires against-all-odds willpower. \\\"The sugar in the frozen kefir is high at 64 g, but it's still a better choice,\\\" says Joy Bauer, R.D., author of *Your Inner Skinny*. \\\"You get more calcium, plus gut-friendly probiotics.\\\" Win-win.\\nAs enticing as those extra zzz's are, they won't help you feel any more rested. \\\"The average snooze button session is 8 or 9 minutes\u2014not nearly long enough to get back into refreshing sleep,\\\" says Michael J. Breus, Ph.D., author of *Sleep Doctor's Diet Plan*. Ultimately it's all about sleep cycles: If you're dead when your alarm goes off, you're probably being woken up in the middle of a deep, hard-to-shake cycle. Try to go to bed 30 to 60 minutes earlier so your usual buzzer time coincides with a lighter, ready-to-go cycle.\\nIf you have quarters (or time) for only one load of laundry, toss in the towels. They harbor way more bacteria, fungus and yeast than sheets, because they get wet (microbes love a damp environment) and rub off dead skin cells (aka microbe food) post-shower. \\\"Towels can transmit pathogens that cause skin and eye infections,\\\" says Elizabeth Scott, Ph.D., codirector of Simmons College Center for Hygiene and Health in Home and Community. So wash them once a week in hot water or with a color-safe bleach. Sheets also collect dead skin cells and oils (not exactly stuff you want to rest your face on), so stick them in your next high-heat load.\\nYour body needs time off, so don't sweat it: Chill days let muscles repair, a crucial step in the strength-building process, explains Natalie Wessel, a personal trainer in Portland, Oregon. Plus, pushing yourself too hard can lead to injury. \\\"Overdoing it abuses muscles, ligaments and tendons, which can result in sprains, tears and strains,\\\" Wessel says. Obviously it's good to be consistent\u2014but if you miss one session, you won't gain weight or lose strength. Look, enjoy the hooky day, and do your next workout as planned.\\nAdding fat to your greens actually enhances your body's ability to soak up fat-soluble nutrients, such as lycopene and beta-carotene, a study from Purdue University notes. But a vat o' butter? Still can't justify that. Go for 2 tablespoons of goat cheese; 1 tbsp pine nuts or pesto; or marinara with a sprinkle of Parm, says Rachel Beller, R.D., author of *Eat to Lose, Eat to Win*. You'll get the health benefits of veggies (and big flavor) without turning them into a calorie bomb.\\nYou may have heard some bad stuff about the antibacterial chemical triclosan, but it's found in antibacterial soaps, not your hand sanitizer. And although the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says soap and water is the best way to fight germs, it does recommend sanitizer as a close second\u2014good news if there's no sink nearby.\\n\\n\\\"In general, keeping your hands clean is really how to prevent the spread of illness to yourself and others,\\\" says Shira Doron, M.D., an infectious-disease specialist at Tufts Medical Center in Boston. In fact, the worst side effect is probably dry hands, so stash a travel-sized moisturizer in your bag, stat!"^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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