Simple hygiene tips that can have a lasting, positive impact

FALLBROOK – Personal hygiene isn't about just looking good. The effects of maintaining personal hygiene are myriad and include reducing one's susceptibility to infection and decreasing the risk for disease.

Because personal hygiene can have such a profound impact on overall health, some may feel that they need to go to great lengths to maintain their hygiene. But that's not the case. In fact, the following are a handful of simple ways that men, women and children can maintain their personal hygiene.

Wash your hands

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that is one of the most i...