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Tip 1: Say “no” to antibacterial soap

To prevent infectious diseases, washing hands is very important. Many people believe that antibacterial soaps are more effective at fighting germs than regular soaps. In fact, this is a misunderstanding. Because antibacterial soaps contain triclosan, a chemical that causes bacteria to become resistant to antibiotics, washing your hands with regular soap can kill 99.9% of germs. At present, ordinary soap is still the most ideal hand washing product. If you use hand sanitizer, make sure it contains no less than 60% ethanol or isopropanol. Every time you wash your hands, you should be able to sing the birthday song twice.

-- Dr. Andrew Woolley, respiratory physician at St. Mary's Hospital, UK

Tip 2: Remember “343” when brushing your teeth

The "343 brushing mode" of brushing teeth for 3 minutes in the morning, 4 minutes in the afternoon and 3 minutes in the evening is more scientific, because the bacterial reproduction rate in the oral cavity during sleep is only 60% of that during the day. It is best to brush your teeth half an hour after a meal, otherwise it is easy to damage the tooth enamel. In addition, potato chips are more harmful to your teeth than sweets, so you should rinse your mouth immediately after eating them. It is also important to see a dentist every six months. It is best not to see a dentist during menstruation.

-- Dr. Constantine Trichas, cosmetic dentist in New York City, USA

Advice 3: It is not good to wash your face with water that is too cold or too hot

The temperature of water for washing your face should be moderate, not too cold in summer and not too hot in winter. If the temperature of water for washing your face is too low, the pores on your face will be closed, making it impossible to wash away dirt such as sebum, dust and residue, which can easily cause skin diseases such as acne. If the water for washing your face is too hot, it can easily cause the skin to expand rapidly, leading to premature aging of the skin and early appearance of wrinkles.

--Dr. Brooke Jackson, dermatologist at the Chicago Skin Health Center

Tip 4: Don’t rush to eat fruit after a meal

For people with indigestion, eating an apple or other fruit with skin after a meal is beneficial to digestion because the peels of apples and other fruits are rich in fruit acid. However, people with better digestive function may experience stomach discomfort if they eat fruit immediately after a meal, because it takes 2 hours or more for food to be digested. If you eat fruit (especially hard fruits such as apples and pears) immediately after a meal, it will increase the burden on the gastrointestinal tract and cause gastrointestinal bloating. Therefore, it is more scientific to eat fruit 1-2 hours after a meal.

—Dr. Amy Soloman, a gastroenterologist in Phoenix, Arizona, USA

Tip 5: Throw away coarse grains immediately if they become moldy

Not all molds cause cancer, but healthy whole grains such as corn, brown rice, and soybeans will produce toxic carcinogens once they become moldy. This toxin can be transmitted through the air and can be easily inhaled into the human body, damaging the respiratory and digestive tracts and inducing cancer. Therefore, dispose of coarse grains immediately after they become moldy and do not eat any of them.

--Dr. Amanda Smith, an oncologist in New York City

Tip 6: There should be a limit on drinking water

Drinking more water helps the kidneys detoxify and prevent kidney stones. The call to “drink 8 glasses of water every day” also shows the importance of drinking water. However, studies have found that adult kidneys can only excrete 800-1000 ml of water per hour. Once you drink more than 1000 ml of water within an hour, it can easily lead to hyponatremia, which will damage your kidneys. Therefore, it is recommended not to drink more than 100 ml of alcohol each time and not more than 1000 ml of water per hour.

-- Dr. Timothy Matthews, nephrologist, Kidney Health Australia

Tip 7: Don’t drink coffee when you are extremely tired

When feeling tired, some people like to drink coffee or strong tea to refresh themselves. In fact, when the body feels extremely tired, drinking coffee or strong tea can easily damage the cardiovascular system, and palpitations are one of the typical symptoms. In addition, smoking when you are tired will double the harm to your body.

-- Dr. Susan Brozena, a cardiovascular specialist in Philadelphia, USA

Advice 8: Do not take medicine at the same time as meals

If you need to take medicine three times a day, the practice of "taking medicine three times a day in sync with three meals" is wrong in many cases. A more scientific approach is to divide 24 hours a day by 3 and take the medicine once every 8 hours. It is best to take medicine with warm water. Taking medicine with juice, tea or hot water can easily affect its efficacy. Alcohol should also be avoided while taking medication, because alcohol can amplify the side effects of many drugs several times, and alcohol may also react with the ingredients in certain drugs to produce toxic substances.

-- Dr. Scott Chislak, pharmacist at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

Tip 9: Learn “478” to reduce stress

Deep breathing can relieve stress, but many people know little about the techniques of deep breathing. The "4-7-8 technique" is a very effective way to reduce stress. Specific actions: During the entire process of deep breathing, the tip of the tongue always presses against the back of the teeth. Exhale through your mouth, then close your mouth, inhale through your nostrils for 4 seconds, hold your breath for 7 seconds, and finally exhale slowly over 8 seconds. Repeating this several times can effectively relieve stress.

-- Dr. Andrew Weil, psychiatrist and director of the Institute for Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona College of Medicine

Tip 10: After age 50, check your thyroid gland every year

Thyroid hormone is not part of routine physical examinations, but starting at age 50, women should have their thyroid hormone levels checked during routine physical examinations. Thyroid hormone disorders can easily lead to problems such as fatigue, hunger, depression, anxiety, difficulty sleeping, high blood pressure, dry skin, hair loss, and weight gain.

——Dr. Rida Arem, Director of the Texas Thyroid Institute and an endocrinologist