Most people like to take care of themselves and practice good personal hygiene. But there are a few serious mistakes that we make on a daily basis that prevent us from being truly healthy. What are they and what should we do instead? Let's find out together!

Research shows that most people stop biting their nails only by age 30 if not older. Sometimes nail biting can be triggered by emotional or mental stress and used as a way to deal with these feelings. However, nail biting does nothing good for your appearance.

Cotton swabs used for cleaning ears can damage the eardrum and cause hearing loss and other ear-related problems. Try using olive oil instead. Research shows that after using the restroom, the average person has about 200 million bacteria per square inch on their hands. So if you don't wash them away, they stay right there and eventually make their way into your body.

Using the same toothbrush for longer than 2-3 months can result in some serious health problems, including heart disease. So don’t brush your teeth with a bacteria-infested toothbrush and change it often. Your tooth brush can’t possibly reach every nook and cranny, so that’s where flossing comes in. It’ll remove the hard-to-reach bacteria that, if left where they are, can lead to cavities, tooth loss, and gingivitis. Recent studies by the American Dentist Association are now saying that fluoride is actually quite dangerous for your health. Research shows that it’s especially detrimental to children’s dental health.

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TIMESTAMPS

Biting your nails to cope with stress 0:31

Cleaning your ears with cotton swabs 1:16

Not washing your hands after using the restroom 2:04

Not replacing your toothbrush frequently enough 2:49

Brushing your teeth incorrectly 3:28

Skipping on flossing 4:07

Exfoliating your face every day 4:48

Not disinfecting things that you use every day 5:22

Using fluoride toothpaste 6:08

Using cotton pillowcases 6:53

Vacuuming too often 7:25

Overclipping your toenails 8:00

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