hygiene

This is great for our East Texas economy. At the same time, please keep practicing social distancing for the sake of yourself and others.

A startling percentage of people may not brush their teeth with proper technique. Hmm. Doesn't make you eager to go out and start kissing folks, does it?

Contrary to the strange idea that you'll want to get all minty fresh before having that cup of coffee, it's actually much healthier for your teeth.

It doesn't take long to discover that wearing a face mask ensures we're going to have an even closer relationship with our own breath. Even if it's not bad breath, it's more noticeable than ever, and that can get on our last nerve.

This is great for our East Texas economy. At the same time, please keep practicing social distancing for the sake of yourself and others.

Recent studies reveal that these hot-air hand dryers may be spreading germs. One reason? When you put your hands near them, or in them, they're still wet.

It's been an ongoing debate between friends and family for years. Let's put this debate to rest once and for all.

What happens in the shower stays in the shower.  Usually.  This little secret is getting out, what many people are starting to do in the shower, and we're wondering if you're doing it in Tyler and Longview. One way or another, we bet you have an opinion on it.

Do you wash your hands EVERY time you use a public restroom? Perhaps you wash your hands religiously after using the restroom at a store or restaurant, but not so much at work. Who cares, you know all those people in the office and they’re like family, right? You can let the hand-washing slide there. Ew! Family members and those donut-eating co-workers have germs too.