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Contrary to popular belief, social distancing is much more than just a trending hashtag stitched with relatable content created by meme lords and Tik Tok. According to public health officials, social distancing is a set of non-pharmaceutical infection control actions intended to stop or slow down the spread of a contagious disease. Basically, a fancy term for avoiding public gatherings.   Considering loneliness being the biggest killer of them all—did you know divorce rates in China have shot up exponentially with citizens on house arrest—we need to act fast and work in harmony to combat this global pandemic. So, here are six ways to self-quarantine AND save your health, marriage, and sanity. 1. LISTEN TO A JIM KWIK PODCAST Log into your Spotify account (download it if you haven’t already) and immerse yourself in a Jim Kwik podcast . Kwik, an internationally renowned brain expert, practices mental performance strategies and has changed the lives of million...

The office, the classroom, and public transit are some of the most common places for people to get sick during the cold and flu season. As you navigate the risk of having to leave your house this season—and anxiously await your employer’s or school’s official policy regarding coronavirus—here are five simple steps you can take every day to stay healthy. 1. Wash Your Hands Sure, this sounds like a no-brainer. But considering that only a disturbing 31 percent of men and 65 percent of women wash their hands after using the restroom, it bears repeating. According to the Centers for Disease Control, washing your hands is one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of germs and minimize your chances of getting sick. So, wash your hands frequently—not just after you use the restroom. Before and after meals. After using public transportation (especially after using public transportation). Make washing your hands the first thing you do when you get home at night, and as s...

Why Is Hand Washing So Important? It's a message worth repeating — hand washing is by far the best way to keep kids from getting sick and prevent the spread of germs. What's the Best Way to Wash Hands? Here's how to scrub those germs away. Teach this to your kids — or better yet, wash your hands together often so they learn how important this good habit is: Wet your hands with clean, running water (warm or cold). Make sure the water isn't too hot for little hands. Use soap and lather up for about 20 seconds. Antibacterial soap isn't a must — any soap will do. Make sure you get in between your fingers , on the backs of hands, and under the nails where germs like to hang out. And don't forget the wrists! Rinse and dry well with a clean towel. When Should We Wash Our Hands? To stop the spread of germs in your family, make regular hand washing a rule for everyone. It's especially important: be...