Be honest, do you use your phone on the toilet?

If you do, you’re not alone. In fact, according to data from Direct Line Group, 21 million adults in the UK do. 

As habits go, it is one that we should feel guilty about. Studies show that our phones can be contaminated with bacteria that can be incredibly harmful to humans, including: 

• E-Coli (which comes from human poo!)
• Skin infection Staphyloccocus
• Actinobacteria - which can cause tuberculosis
• Citrobacter - which can lead to urinary tract infections
• Enterococcus - which can cause meningitis

And, in the spirit of being honest, when did you last clean your phone?

Now health experts warn that toilet scrollers face another health concern

A study published back in September found that spending too much........

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