Washing your hands thoroughly can help to prevent you from contacting diseases, reduce the risk of food borne illness, and can even stop you from spreading germs if you’re already sick. Here are a few tips that will show you the correct way to wash your hands.

1. Apply soap and water. First, completely soak your hands with warm water. Apply as much soap as you need in order to cover both hands—remember, the more the better.
2. Rub palms together. Vigorously rub your palms together in a circular motion to clean germs from the center of your hands.
3. Clean between fingers. Clean the hard-to-reach places between your fingers by placing one hand on top of the other as if you were holding hands with another person. Rub the fingertips from one hand between the fingers of the other hand, and then vice versa.
4. Clean fingernails. Rub the fingernails of one hand across the palm of the other hand to remove dirt and germs. Clasp the hands together with the backs of your fingers to the opposite palm, and then rub the hands back and forth.
5. Rinse and dry. Rinse hands completely with water, and then dry them with a single-use paper towel. Don’t forget to use the towel to turn off the faucet in order to prevent contacting more germs, and then toss it away.

When & How to Wash Your Hands [CDC]
How to Wash Your Hands Properly by Mary Calvagna, MS [BIDMC]
Clean hands protect against infection [World Health Organization]

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An upscale, casual ambiance, friendly service, and a menu of innovative dishes for brunch, lunch, and dinner are what await you at Drew’s American Grill. A large, open kitchen lets you observe the cooks working their magic.

The weekend brunch menu features classic eggs Benedict, buttermilk pancakes, and challah French toast. Sandwiches, burgers, and pizzas are also offered for those who prefer lunch to breakfast fare. Stop by for lunch to quell your hunger with an Asian salmon salad with ginger sesame vinaigrette, New York-style pizza, or a deli sandwich. Dinner offerings include prime New York strip, Atlantic salmon, and rack of Colorado lamb, all cooked on a wood-fired grill.

Drew's American Grill is open every day.

Drew's American Grill
18740 Stone Oak Parkway
San Antonio, TX 78258
(210) 483-7600
www.drewsamericangrill.com
www.yelp.com/biz/drews-american-grill-san-antonio

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No matter how many hours of sleep you get the night before, you always seem to wake up cranky, groggy, and plain old lethargic. If you’re the opposite of a morning person and just can’t seem to get it together when you first wake up, these effective tips will help to perk up your morning.

1. Set your alarm to your favorite song. Hearing the funky beat of your favorite song is much more welcoming than hearing the blare of the alarm clock. Most newer models of alarm clocks offer features that enable you to play a song, and if you use your smartphone as an alarm, it’s even easier. Choose a song that’s upbeat and inspiring!
2. Make the most of your morning coffee. Sure, drinking coffee in the morning isn’t the most innovative idea, but drinking it correctly is a whole different concept. To get the best results from that first jolt of caffeine, be sure to drink your coffee or tea within 15 minutes of waking up. This will help you to perform tasks like showering or eating breakfast with a little more pep in your step.
3. Exercise after you wake up. This one requires a bit more discipline, but exercising in the morning is one of the best ways to feel more energetic for the rest of the day. Wake up an hour earlier and get those endorphins flowing.

10 Tips for Becoming a Morning Person [Real Simple]
11 Ways to Get More Energy in the Morning [Lifehack]
Solved – Your Personal Energy Crisis [Good Housekeeping]
11 Ways to Get Out of Bed Faster [Huffington Post]

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