@johnbishop Hi, John. I just noted your bit about washing hands more often. I spent a little time a few days ago looking at my routine. A few years ago I started washing my hands more seriously. I have not had a cold since, and only one bad flu, although I did have a case of bacterial pneumonia a couple years back. I wash my hands both before and after every event that might be a problem, including meals, coffee, keyboarding, pee, taking insulin or other meds, rising, going to bed, opening outside doors, telephone, petting the cat, shaking hands in introductions, etc. Not counting showers, I now wash my hands with soap and water, warm if possible, around 40-50 times per day. Sounds like a lot, but I am convinced it has helped me stay alive. I still have many bacterial/germ issues, but it is much better than before. In other things, pee as soon as you can after feeling the urge. Clean urinary area before and after. Never let unused table ware remain on the table between meals. Just saying.....

Hi @oldkarl — I am doing pretty much the same thing when it comes to washing my hands. I do find that I need to put hand lotion on to keep them from being to dry and cracked. I think you are right about it playing a big part staying healthy.

Happy New Year!
John

Thank you for your post with all the helpful information. I two have PMR . One question, why should you not let unused table ware remain on the table between meals.

@alanbruce Thanks for the note. Tableware left there between meals is an open target for many things your body does not like. Cat or dog licks. Insect droppings. Fly droppings. Bug spray. Almost any kind of spreadable disease such as colds, measles, etc. Then, when you take a bite with your utensil, guess what goes inside.