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7 steps to germ-free cooking

If you've ever had a case of food poisoning, you'll know why it's so important to keep cooking surfaces clean and to properly wash your food. Every ... Read More »

Removing the stink

Any fitness buff or sports enthusiast will know what I mean when I say moisture-wicking fabrics have a stinky problem. Sure, they're wonderful when ... Read More »

Give kids a helping hand

My son is 11. Part of the job description of being a pre-teen boy is to be dirty. Almost constantly dirty. When he's home for the summer, it's easy ... Read More »

Daily Fit Tip: Wash your exercise mat

Because they spend most of their time on the floor, exercise mats are rarely cleaned as often as they should be -- when is the last time you gave ... Read More »

Choreplay: Why women love a dishy man

They really hit a home run with this story! To all the ladies out there: Since today is Valentine's Day, wouldn't it be nice if your man rolled up his ... Read More »

Why guys should be washing their hands more

This one is for the guys, although it can be geared toward just about anyone. Doctor Ken received a question from a girl who caught her boyfriend not ... Read More »

Ditch the detergent: use eco-friendly soapberries!

In the recent quest to find an eco-friendly alternative to what I consider to be toxic, fragrance-strewn clothing detergents, I discovered the "soap ... Read More »

Don't forget to wash those hands, guys

Who has cleaner hands -- guys or gals? According to the most recent research, gals win it by a long shot. Surprised? I'm not -- women are just cleaner ... Read More »

What you don't know about personal hygiene

I think one of the best inventions of all time (except the wheel, maybe) is indoor plumbing. It allowed our standards of cleanliness and hygiene to ... Read More »

Why do people forget all their clean habits at the petting zoo?

We're getting pretty conscious of what good disease and infection control means in this country, what with instant hand sanitizers, toilet seat ... Read More »