Don’t let your kids play with any stuffed animals in the waiting room at the doctor’s office. Plush toys can harbor germs and are difficult to clean, so bring toys from home for your child to play with while waiting. Experts say infection control in the doctor’s office should be as strict as it is in a hospital. Source Link
Make sure you’ve tidied-up your tech before you check out of that Airbnb rental. Sign out from any online accounts or streaming services that you used during the visit to prevent the next tenant from borrowing your account. And consider using a VPN or virtual private network with your phone, tablet or laptop because you never know about security on someone else’s WiFi. Source Link
Frequent hot flashes may be more than uncomfortable and annoying -- they could be a warning sign for heart trouble. A study found that women who experienced more hot flashes had an 80 percent higher risk for heart attack or stroke over 20 years. Researchers don’t know the exact connection or if treatments for hot flashes may play a role in the increased risk. Source Link
