Mistakes Even Healthy People Make
Too Little Sleep
Not Drinking Water First
Sitting Too Much
Brushing Too Soon After You Eat
Using a Cotton Swab in Your Ear
Cleaning With Peroxide or Alcohol
Not Wearing Sunscreen All Year
Avoiding Vaccines
Looking at Your Phone Before Bed
Not Checking for Drug Interactions
Not Cleaning Your Water Bottle
Drinking Diet Soda
Ignoring Your Mental Health
Vaping
Not Telling Your Doctor the Truth
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PKD Foundation: “Hunger vs. thirst: tips to tell the difference.”
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American Dental Association (MouthHealthy.org): “Erosion: What You Eat and Drink Can Impact Teeth.”
Cedars Sinai: “Is It Really Dangerous to Clean My Ears with Cotton Swabs?”
Cleveland Clinic: “Handling Injuries: From Small Cuts to Serious Wounds,” “Put the Phone Away! 3 Reasons Why Looking at It Before Bed Is a Bad Habit.”
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CDC: “Skin Cancer: Sun Safety,” “Vaccines & Immunizations: Things You Need to Know about Vaccines.”
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A Healthier Michigan: “The Right Way to Care for Your Reusable Water Bottle.”
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Johns Hopkins: “5 Vaping Facts You Need to Know.”
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