13 Everyday Habits That You Should Stop Following Right Now! (2 of 2)

Having other’s drinks

Though most of us don’t hesitate in sharing our drinks with our friends, it isn’t exactly a healthy practice. According to the US department Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, when you decide to try out your friend’s drink, you are not just sharing the drink, but also the saliva of the other person. This saliva can easily transmit a number of diseases your friend or you might be carrying. Therefore, the next time you head out to a pub, do make sure to order a new drink for yourself if you really like what your friends are having, instead of sharing it!

Sleeping wearing contact lenses

Most people think that sleeping while wearing contact lenses is no big deal. In fact, some even believe that it protects their eyes from bacteria and germs. Well, they cannot be further away from the truth, as wearing contact lenses while sleeping actually increases the chances of your eyes catching harmful bacteria. It increases the risk of infection manifold, and can also harm your sensitive cornea, as the eyes do not get a chance to rest during sleep if you’re wearing contact lenses. So, do take off those lenses the next time you go to sleep, please!

Sneezing on your palms or hands

Thanks to awareness on this issue, some people already know how harmful it is to sneeze or cough on the palms or hands. It keeps harmful germs to your hands, which not only affects you, but also spreads easily as you keep touching various items and shake people’s hands throughout the day. The better way to prevent your sneeze from spreading is to make sure you use the crook of your elbow to hide your mouth. According to experts, this is the best method to prevent spreading of germs to those around you.

Biting nails

A large chunk of people has found themselves to be addicted to this bad habit. However, according to health experts, this goes beyond just being a bad habit. Firstly, it gives a direct pathway for germs hiding in your nails to directly enter your body through your mouth – increasing the chances of you getting ill. Secondly, it is also bad for your teeth, as it not only affects the enamel, but also brings your gums in direct contact with the germs residing in your nails. Add to that the toxins your nails possibly have, if you paint them! So, the next time you get an urge to bite your nails, just don’t.

The ‘five-second rule’

Most people believe in the five-second rule, which apparently states that once a food item falls on the floor, you have five seconds to pick it up before germs attach themselves on it. This is clearly a false notion and shouldn’t be believed. The germs and bacteria remain around us all the time, including the floors of your house. So, the moment you drop that last pizza slice on the ground, it is gone! Forget it and move on if you don’t want to be affected by harmful germs that can cause some serious illness.

Same loofah all the time

This might come as bad news for the loofah lovers. While you think that your favorite beauty accessory is your all-weather friend, it is actually not! According to numerous reports and researches, the damp nature of the loofah makes it an easy place for germs and bacteria to make it their home. So, to make sure you stay away from those illness-causing germs, do try to change your loofah once every two weeks preferably.

Wet towel in your bathroom

Most of us are guilty of this bad habit. Leaving a wet towel in the bathroom can seem like just a careless mistake, it is much more than that. It not only attracts new germs, but also sticks the bacteria and germs you left on it after using it. According to numerous experts, a wet towel in the bathroom can be a breeding ground for even harmful bacteria such as MRSA! So, the next time you head to take a bath, do try to clean it after the use to prevent the build-up of bacteria that can affect your health.