With the risk of sounding like a germaphobe, I am going to post this anyway. As I was glancing at the headlines of The Wall Street Journal this morning, I couldn’t help but notice an article on germs and cell phones. Yikes!
According to this article, bacteria from our phone can be the cause of flu, pinkeye and other health conditions. Think about it… the close proximity of your phone to your nose, eyes and mouth. Our phones are our constant companion. We take them with us to the treadmill, our pillow, a public restroom and read our emails on them at lunch.
Take a few moments, and read about cleaning your cell phone. The article goes into detail about the different methods for different devices. To read the article, click here.
Please mind your manners at the dining table. How many times have you or someone you are dining with, place their cell phone on the table when you are eating?
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