While perusing AsiaOne recently (as one does), we came upon a list that left us feeling a little like Adrian Monk, jonesing for some antibacterial wipes. The publication lists seven surfaces that harbor a staggering number of germs. After reading it, our carefree days of paying for a sandwich and then immediately eating it are over. Grab your hand sanitizer and read on to find out what warrants an immediate stop, drop and wash after touching.

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The use of artificial intelligence to make life easier is an ever-growing area of focus for many tech companies. Whether we realize it or not, many of us are already using this technology inside our homes, offices and vehicles every day. But what can this "machine-learning" technology that's given us Siri, Alexa and Netflix, tell us about our health?

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"Wash your hands!" Dr. Ignaz Semmelweis, 1850

Kristin and Eric Moan's twins arrived four months early, thrusting the couple into the unfamiliar world of micro-preemies. They've used that experience to support other families like theirs.

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According to a new study published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings, having dogs by our side may make our hearts as healthy as they make them full.

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"Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole." Roger Caras

Stephanie Kenning's 8-year-old son, Coltin, was given the star treatment by the Rochester Police Department after his mom contacted them hoping to take his mind off of his health issues.

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A friend's cancer diagnosis inspired Carli Tourdot's career path at Mayo, where she worked alongside her father, a urologist, to improve the surgical experience for Mayo's youngest patients.

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"The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members." Coretta Scott King

Roma Liani hadn't planned on getting married in the hospital. But then she learned that her beloved mother, Martha, was unlikely to ever leave it.

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If you've seen a man riding what looks to be an electric skateboard around downtown Rochester lately, it may be Bradley Leibovich, M.D., a Mayo Clinic urologist and now Onewheel aficionado.

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"Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage." Lao Tzu

The name Mayo Clinic is synonymous with great health care and is recognizable worldwide, which means it often shows up on screens large and small.

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"I speak fluent movie quotes." Unknown

Jean Hastings had always wanted to be a part of a flash mob, and finishing chemotherapy at Mayo Clinic seemed like just the right time to make it happen.

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"I get by with a little help from my friends." John Lennon and Paul McCartney

Christina Anderson and her fiancé, Brandon Jensen, were on their way to happily ever after when a CT scan revealed a tumor on Christina's brainstem.

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One of the best things you can do for your health is get ample sleep, which seems easier said than done. But there are things you can do to increase the likelihood of catching some ZZZs.

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"People who say they sleep like a baby usually don't have one." Leo J. Burke

John Schuler spent years restoring a 1948 Tucker sedan, a car he fell in love with as a young boy. But now he's ready to part with it, donating the proceeds to cancer research.

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Jerie Eckholdt's grandfather, Fred Dahle, was Dr. Will Mayo's chauffer in the 1920s and 1930s, giving Jerie the unique opportunity to witness history in the making.

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"A good life is a collection of happy memories." Denis Waitley

Elizabeth Sammons received a heart transplant at Mayo Clinic in 2015 and used her second chance at life to give back, crocheting hundreds of scarves for homeless Minnesotans.

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Charles Rosen, M.D., is more than happy to share his name with another Dr. Rosen: a basset hound who was named after the Mayo Clinic transplant surgeon.

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"To get the full value of joy you must have someone to divide it with." Mark Twain