as in health
the things that you do to keep yourself and your surroundings clean in order to maintain good health
Poor sanitation and hygiene caused many of the soldiers to get sick. He has very poor personal hygiene. Brushing your teeth regularly is an important part of good dental/oral hygiene.
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Recent Examples of hygiene
Practice good anal hygiene by showering with a perianal cleansing product or a hand shower.
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Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 28 Oct. 2024
While the occasional pouch can be part of a healthy diet, doctors and nutritionists are raising concerns that an overreliance on pouches can interfere with nutrition, long-term food preferences, dental hygiene and even speech and language development.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 25 Oct. 2024
Practice good sleep hygiene: An hour before bedtime, lower the lights in your room by 70%.
—Dr. Peter H. Diamandis, TIME, 4 Nov. 2024
Maintaining good hand and respiratory hygiene can help prevent colds and their spread.
—Brandi Jones, Msn-Ed, Health, 31 Oct. 2024
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Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 28 Oct. 2024
While the occasional pouch can be part of a healthy diet, doctors and nutritionists are raising concerns that an overreliance on pouches can interfere with nutrition, long-term food preferences, dental hygiene and even speech and language development.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 25 Oct. 2024
Practice good sleep hygiene: An hour before bedtime, lower the lights in your room by 70%.
—Dr. Peter H. Diamandis, TIME, 4 Nov. 2024
Maintaining good hand and respiratory hygiene can help prevent colds and their spread.
—Brandi Jones, Msn-Ed, Health, 31 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hygiene
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Local health officials are working to reach everyone who may have had contact with the infected individual, and they are expected to do so in this case, said Preston Merchant, a spokesman for the San Mateo County health department.Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 17 Nov. 2024
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Since 2013, Hoskin has been transplanting armoured mist frogs from the surviving population into new, similarly sunny habitats and closely monitoring the health of these new colonies.Martin J. Kernan, Discover Magazine, 16 Nov. 2024
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The non-golf component, part of Marriott’s Autograph Collection, features a 150-room luxury hotel, multiple food and beverage outlets, fitness and spa facilities, two pools and outdoor patio areas, and expansive meeting and function spaces.Erik Matuszewski, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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Jelly Roll has made significant strides in his health and fitness goals over the last year — and he’s just getting started.Rachel DeSantis, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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Complaints about service and cleanliness have been among the key issues the CTA has faced in recent years.Sarah Freishtat, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2024
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The area is currently creating a business improvement district, which will collect assessments from businesses in the vicinity to address public safety and cleanliness needs separate from the pilot program unveiled Tuesday.Devan Patel, The Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2024
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“Hygiene.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hygiene. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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