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How Long Can You Wear Sweatpants Without Washing Them?
At this point, you’ve lost count of how long you’ve been wearing those sweatpants. It’s okay — it happens to everyone. But with loungewear becoming the uniform of choice for the foreseeable future, it’s time to learn how to take care of those beloved sweats so they can last for the long-term. If you’re wearing them on a daily basis, that’s all the more reason to implement a stricter washing regimen.
Dr. Joshua Zeichner, director of cosmetic and clinical research in dermatology at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City, tells Bustle that the closer fabrics come to directly touching your skin, the more frequently they should be washed. “If you are sweating heavily from exercise or you are not showering as often as you should, the garments may become soiled more easily,” Zeichner explains. “Undergarments should be changed and washed daily, ideally so should your sweatpants. Especially in the areas between the legs and in the groin, sweatpants may become contaminated with microorganisms, including yeast and bacteria.”
If daily washes aren’t feasible for you — say you don’t have easy access to a washer/dryer or you run out of detergent — it’s fine to wear those sweats for an extra day or two.
Link:https://www.bustle.com/p/how-long-can-you-wear-sweatpants
Instead Of Laying Off 20% Of Workers, CEO Asks Staff For Help
Dan Price,CEO of Gravity Payments, was facing a tough decision. He had to cut 20% of his employees or go bankrupt. But instead he decided to ask his staff what to do and together they came up with a solution that kept everyone working.
Gravity processes payments for small businesses and with their sales down, Price estimates his company would be bankrupt in four to six months. So he had 40 hour-long meetings with groups of employees and they brainstormed strategies. The team agreed to take pay cuts and privately said how much they could give up.
Now Price encouraged other CEOs to consider talking with employees before laying them off. He says his team’s sacrifice will get them through eight to 12 months with no layoffs.
Source:Inc.
Is It A Good Idea To Give Up Shaving During Quarantine?
With a lot of America working from home these days, folks are forgoing a lot of basic habits including showering, and putting on pants or bras. Another basic habit people have given up on is shaving, and we’re not just talking men growing out there beards.
Whether it’s your face, armpits, or even your nether-regions a lot of folks are getting a lot hairier as they are stuck at home, but are their any downsides to the extra hair growth? Well, the answer is no, and in fact, it may even be good for you.
“Believe it or not, the hair that’s in our armpits, groin, and legs is actually evolutionarily serving its own helpful purpose,”Rachel Nazarian, MD, a board-certified dermatologist shares, noting that the extra hair prevents skin irritation, and protects the body from chafing in many areas. She adds, “Hair also prevents different pathogens from invading our body, such as in the pubic area.”
Another benefit is your skin won’t get irritated from razor blades or razor burns. “Letting your body hair grow is what nature intended,” she notes, “Shaving is much more problematic [than not] because of its risk of causing micro-breaks in the tissue and increasing your risk of infection.”
- The only real downside is for people who sweat a lot, since additional hair will worsen the problem. Dr. Nazarian simply suggests trying to keep the skin cool and dry to avoid the issue.
Source:Well & Good
WWII Vet Recovers From Coronavirus To Celebrate 104th Birthday
A World War II veteran from Oregon has recovered from the coronavirus and did it just in time for his birthday party.William “Bill” Lapschiesgot his clean bill of health this week and got to ring in his 104th birthday with a socially distanced party with his family.
Bill is believed to be the oldest person to recover from the coronavirus. He’s lived through a lot over the years, including the 1918 Spanish Flu and the Great Depression and he says it feels “pretty good” to be 104.
“I made it,” Bill said. “Good for a few more.”
Source:Insider