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We talked to a handful of registered dietitians to get the lowdown on the different types of fiber (i.e., what they are and what they do) and compiled their best advice for making sure you get what you need every day. “Soluble fiber dissolves into a gel-like substance that is important to help capture and remove toxins and cholesterol from the body,” explains registered dietitian Amy Shapiro, M.S., R.D., CDN. Insoluble fiber is not digested by the body or absorbed into the bloodstream....

Those same people might occasionally drive you nuts or even contribute to your most transformational wounds. These are people with whom you have a strong soul connection—or what we often refer to as soulmates. It’s the sense that your link transcends the earth plane—transcending the practical details of your relationship, like being co-workers or lovers—and that something much more brought you together or is at play. You might feel you have known each other in a past life or that your souls agreed before this life to meet up now....

As board-certified dermatologist Samer Jaber, M.D., explains, “When your skin is irritated, many things can happen. It can become red, feel itchy or tight, may sting or burn, feel dry or bumpy, may flake or peel, and can crack and even bleed.” If you’re struggling to determine what’s going on with your skin, consider the below before making any changes to your regimen. Make sure to soothe, hydrate, and protect your skin barrier, no matter where you are....

The good news is it’s probably not the medical definition of premature ejaculation. Premature ejaculation, which is a form of erectile dysfunction, is when a man ejaculates before or within about a minute of penetration. This means that 10 to 15 minutes is a good sign that your man can probably practice and be trained to last longer. Primal nature has played a funny trick in that men and women are built to experience pleasure and orgasms differently....

The sheer variety of exercises possible with pull-up bars makes them one of the best pieces of equipment you can buy. What’s more, they’re far more affordable than most other equipment with many options under $50. If you’re ready to expand your burgeoning home gym, check out our top picks for the best pull-up bars, below. But first things first, you’ll want to consider safety features. TJ Mentus, an ACE-certified personal trainer and expert panelist of Garage Gym Reviews, says that any bar you install in your home should be firmly secured in place and “unable to be dislodged....

To understand what causes knee pain and whether the right shoes can help, we spoke with Austin-based podiatrist, Anne Sharkey, DPM. Read on to learn what qualities to look for in a shoe and to find our top picks for the best shoes for knee pain. “Knee pain is most often the result of aging, and can be triggered by arthritis, injury (such as muscle, ligament, cartilage, bone, or tendon injuries), or repetitive stress,” explains Sharkey....

Besides being convenient and easy to use (no more lugging around bulky weights), they also have proven health benefits. In 2021, research found that individuals who wore a weighted vest that was 10% of their body weight burned a significantly higher amount of calories1 compared to those only wearing 5% of their weight or no weight at all. Studies have also shown that strength training can help balance blood sugar, enhance bone health, and may even help improve self-confidence....