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Good Hygiene on the Go

Some days, the schedule is just packed. You’re running from one thing to another, with barely a minute in between to catch your breath… let alone freshen up. So what can you do to keep feeling (and smelling) fresh on those ultra-busy days? The very best thing you can do is to plan ahead. If you know you’ve got a crazy day on the schedule, be prepared. Pack a change of clothes if you think you’ll need a fresh outfit. Bring toiletries so you can wash up a little when you change. Maybe you won’t end up needing them… but … Continue reading →

How to Teach Good Hygiene

If you’re a parent, you are also a teacher. You have the incredibly difficult, challenging, amazing, wonderful, emotional job of helping the little life you created grow up healthy, smart, and strong. And one of the more awkward parts of the job can be teaching good hygiene. I’m sure my mom dreaded certain questions and milestones in my life (and looked forward to others). Questions about smells and the prevention of smells can be some of the most uncomfortable ones — whether you’re talking to a friend, a child, a parent, or a coworker. Here are some tips to help … Continue reading →

Did Your Deodorant Stop Working?

The deodorant/antipersperant aisle at the store is full of options. Sporty, teen, extra strength, spray, invisible, transdimensional, does the dishes too, etc. I used Secret because that was what my mom used… and I stuck with it for years. One day, I noticed that it wasn’t working as well as it used to. The powder fresh scent wasn’t lasting as long, and I was starting to feel sweaty. Betrayed! By my favorite deodorant! Oh, the horror! Heartbroken, I switched to another brand — Suave, if you’re curious. I’ve more or less been switching between the two every few years now, … Continue reading →

How to Talk to a Person with Bad B.O.

This may be a recurring nightmare among folks in management positions: a star employee has a problem with body odor… and it’s up to you to talk to them. What do you say? How do you approach the subject tactfully? It’s not an easy one. Even for the people we hold closest — family and friends — it’s not always easy to point out a flaw like body odor. I feel horrible suggesting that a friend needs a breath mint… yet I’d definitely want to know if I was the stinky one. The approach is even more delicate when you … Continue reading →

Showers: More Than Just Hygiene, Says Study

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Is a shower part of your daily ritual? Maybe you like one first thing in the morning, to get your brain going. Maybe you like one before bed, so the warm water can help you relax. A new study has shown that showering during the workday can actually help increase productivity! Four businesses took part in an eight week study sponsored by Mira Showers, a shower designer in the United Kingdom. (They’re owned by kitchen and bath powerhouse Kohler, in case you’re curious.) The study included ad executives, restaurant industry workers, architects, and more. Study participants were asked to record … Continue reading →