Close the lid on nasty bathroom bacteria

Flush away the waste and everything seems fresh and lovely all over again, right? Not quite, says an article in Men's Health magazine, referencing a study published in the journal Applied Microbiology.

When a toilet is flushed, fecal-born diseases can be spread from your toilet bowl and take up residence on bathroom surfaces, which includes, but is not limited to, your body. And, if you happen to accidentally ingest some of these microscopic nasties, you can be exposed to several different strains of bacteria.

To help guard against the spread of this particularly gross form of disease, always close the lid to your toilet before flushing. And, as an added measure against the spread of bacteria, keep your toothbrush, brush, and other personal hygiene products stashed in the medicine cabinet or bathroom closet.