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"We don&amp;#x27;t talk about what goes on in the bathroom much, do we? But if you&amp;#x27;re doing any of these things in the loo, you might think of changing your ways... Jenny Sugar, of FitSugar, shares her list of bathroom health don&amp;#x27;ts, and these made the list: 1. Drink water from the shower head: &amp;quot;Not only have studies found that shower heads are breeding grounds for disease-causing bacteria, but the hot water itself is also not safe to drink.The hot water heater is also a place where bacteria thrives.&amp;quot; 2. Keep the shower curtain closed: &amp;quot;Mildew and mold love dark, wet surfaces, and breathing them in can trigger allergy and asthma symptoms. Aside from letting the curtain air out, you can prevent mold and mildew by running a fan or opening a window, allowing air to circulate.&amp;quot; 3. Store your toothbrush on the counter: &amp;quot;Although toothbrush holders look neat and tidy next to the sink, it&amp;#x27;s healthier to put your toothbrushes away in the medicine cabinet or vanity drawer. Why? Every time you flush the toilet, your toothbrush gets sprayed with bacteria. Even if you put the lid down as suggested above, microorganisms can still be ejected into the air and land on your toothbrush. So gross. Keep your mouth protected by drying off the bristles after each use and putting your toothbrush away.&amp;quot; 4. Dry your hands with a hand towel at someone else&amp;#x27;s house: &amp;quot;If several guests use the same hand towel after washing their hands, you&amp;#x27;re just passing their germs back onto your clean hands. Use paper towels or tissues instead so you know they&amp;#x27;re germ-free.&amp;quot; For more bathroom health no no&amp;#x27;s, check this extended list from FitSugar. Guilty of any of the above? P.S. Um, guess what may be growing in your pillow. And, the verdict is in: Waterparks are gross. More Ways to Get Glamour: NEW! Now You Can Read Glamour on Flipboard! Visit ShopGlamour.com for cute stuff starting at just $10! Download Glamour Magazine for your iPad--print subscribers, it&amp;amp;#8217;s now part of your subscription plan! Enter the latest Glamour sweepstakes! Follow us on Twitter. Photo: istock"^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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