CAN YOUR DESK MAKE YOU SICK?

Woman's desk may be neater than males but it probably harbors more germs. In a study of offices in five cities, researchers from the University of Arizona found that bacterial levels on women’s desks were nearly three times higher than on men’s. The probable cause: munchies in the desk drawers. Unwrapped foods like fruit, bagels and cupcakes are havens for microorganisms. Men keep fewer snacks and the snacks they do have chips, candy bars that are usually wrapped. The more bacteria in workplace, the more likely to get sick, so keep the food sealed. Once a week, wipe down your desk, phone and keyboard with a disinfectant.