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Why You Shouldn't Touch Your Face

John markov is a science writer for the new york times and author of the book machines of loving grace. Touching your face can be part of the process that spreads germs and gets you sick. Estimates are that you probably touch your face may be 16 times an hour or more. What can work is to keep your hands busy, holding something likeLike a stress ball, maybe, or play with a rubber band - but it's very hard to stop touching your face.

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