From the one thing you should always do after yoga to the main reason you should never forgo flip-flops in your gym bag, here are 8 post-gym hygiene habits you should never skip.

Ladies, you know about your big health issues -- breast cancer, osteoporosis, heart disease -- but what about the smaller, everyday health problems? You know, the ones that are fairly common but aren’t cause for major concern.

Hair loss. Heart disease. Prostate cancer. Guys, you certainly have your share of health concerns -- especially if you’re genetically predisposed to any particular one. And these major health issues definitely deserve some quality M.D. time. But what about the more common everyday stuff?

Getting clean used to mean simply sponging off your face and hands or maybe a soak in a wooden tub full of well water. To dispel some of the most common hygiene and grooming myths, here are two germ experts.

Smelly feet? Don't sweat it. Understand why your feet smell and what you can do to stop sweat and odor.

Whether you wear shiny hoops, dangling beads or glittering gemstone earrings, it's smart to keep your jewelry clean. Earrings spend all day in contact with your skin, and if they're not properly sanitized they can cause an infection. It's especially important to clean your earrings if your piercings are new.

A toothbrush and some baking soda may make your teeth whiter. Many things stain the teeth and there are different ways to remove various types of stain. Staining can occur on the outside or inside of the tooth. No type of brushing can remove stains that have been incorporated inside the tooth.

Personal hygiene is important in every stage of life, but good cleanliness habits start in childhood. Kids who learn what it is and how to follow proper hygiene practices will usually carry that into adulthood.

Proper personal hygiene means taking care of every aspect of your body, from keeping it clean to looking your best. Basic hygiene should be taught to children at an early age to help establish good habits. Parents can reinforce good hygienic behavior by creating routines and being good role models.

If you're in a hurry, washing your hands after using the restroom may seem like more of an inconvenience than it's worth. In fact, even though nearly every bathroom in America provides soap and water, we don't always choose to use them on our hands.

Underarm wetness is an embarrassing problem, but a quick swipe of antiperspirant keeps sweat at bay. Aluminum-based antiperspirants help stop sweat by temporarily blocking pores. It's effective, but some research suggests that these products aren't good for the body's health.

Personal hygiene encompasses all of the daily routines that help keep your body clean. This includes regular healthy habits of brushing your teeth, washing your hair, washing your hands, cleaning your body with soap and water, wearing deodorant when possible and keeping your clothing clean.