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Fist Bumps Spread Fewer Germs Than Handshakes, Study Says

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Fist bumps aren't just cool — they're also hygienically preferable to handshakes


A recent UK study said fist bumps spread far fewer germs than the traditional handshake, and even the high five.



Researchers from Aberystwyth University's Institute of Biological, Environmental, and Rural Sciences covered a greeter’s hand in a sterile glove, and then immersed it in germs. After that, the greeter shook hands, fist bumped or high-fived a recipient wearing a sterile glove. Researchers then measured the germ count on the recipient’s glove. Ultimately, the fist bump emerged victorious, receiving the lowest germ count Read more...


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