While the fist bump may not be quite as accepted as a handshake in most social situations, those who wish to live a healthier life may wish to reconsider. David Whitworth, a senior lecturer in biochemistry at the UK’s Aberystwyth University-Ceredigion, studied the various greetings and, in a study published this week in the American Journal of Infection Control, said, “a short, sweet fist bump will transmit the least bacteria.” In fact, a handshake was found to transmit approximately 10 times more bacteria than a fist bump and two times more than a high five. Gross! It will be interesting to see if this study really changes the way we greet each other. Can you imagine a world in which a job interview ends with a fist bump or a high five? Neither can we but stranger things have happened for sure.
3 Harmful Myths About Food’s Effect on Heart Health
Friday, February 3, 2023
A grim fact: According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, heart disease is the main cause of mortality in the United States. The good news is that it can be mainly avoided. According to the American Heart Association, adopting proper dietary and lifestyle practices can prevent 80% of cardiovascular diseases, including heart disease and stroke.
