15 Tips for a Long and Healthy Life

11. Prevent Infections


Wash Away Germs

Many diseases are passed by way of your hands. Touching something that has been exposed to cold and flu germs and then touching your face, is the way the most infections are spread from one person to another. The most effective way to remain healthy is to follow the basic hygiene practice of hand washing. Washing your hands often and anytime you handle something that frequently touched by others. This is the best way to keep those germs at bay. Use hand Sanitizers when soap and water are not available. It is good prevention to get a flu shot, a pneumonia shot and even a shingles shot. Stay away from ill people as much as possible. If you must visit, use a mask.