Some things are worse than others, but unfortunately,fiber consumptionis on this list. There are two kinds of fiber: soluble and insoluble. Its in apples, beans, chia seeds, and oats. Insoluble fiber is found mainly in whole grains and cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, Brussels sprouts and kale. Insoluble fiber speeds food through the intestine and goes undigested, Brant says. Insoluble fiber may help keep you regularit adds mass and triggers motility to ease constipation, Brant says....

The current rate of inflation is so high, it could warrant a raise from your employer. Here’s how to ask for a raise based on inflation. That reality may leave you with less money to spareunless your employer offers you a raise, that is. And thats certainly a relevant request to make at the moment, given the CPIs notable rise. Here are four things to know about how to ask for a raise based on inflation, in particular....

Is it ever okay to mix alcohol and antihistamines? A pharmacists weighs in on the risks and safe workarounds. The pull of a fun night out is just strong sometimes, even duringallergy season. A pharmacist does have concernsand for good reason. What happens when you combine antihistamines and alcohol? Putting these two together doesnt lead to great outcomes. pharmacist and clinical consultant at BuzzRx So, when you combine the two, the risks increase....

Curious what it means if you prefer to masturbate over having sex with a partner? In this edition of Good@Sex, Alexandra Fine explains. Still, depending on your personal quarantine living situation, it may also be impacting your relationship. Question I live with my partner, and were spending more time together than ever right now. Nothing is wrong, per sein fact, were getting along super well. Yet, Im…not in the mood for sex....

Heres what a sleep expert has to say. Inadequate sleep While this one sounds a bit obvious, you may not realize how much its at play. Sleeping a few hours and tossing and turning are only part of the equation. Your body is working harder than you probably realize! Protein, on the other hand, is more likely to give you sustainable energy, he adds. Additionally,lacking iron, vitamin B12, and vitamin Dcan leave you feeling zapped....

Im an Exercise PhysiologistHeres Why You Shouldnt Worry About Cortisol Spikes When You Do HIIT Workouts. Elliptical vs Treadmill: Which Cardio Machine Is Right For You? Does Rowing Count as Strength Training? In general, all walking is good for you, so theres really no right or wrong answer. But short and long walks each offer different benefits. Before choosing one or the other, it helps to consider your general fitness level and goals....

Kids need help getting dressed for school. The dog needs to be walked. Is there any actual harm in drinking coffee left out? Read on for the food safety experts input. Is having coffee every day healthy? Bacteria in room temperature liquid doubles every 20 minutes, Nelken says. food safety/HACCP expert This is whymilk shouldnt sit out for more than two hours. This includes coffee thats straight-up black or spiked with an alternative milk oralt-creamer....

How often should you wash swimsuits? An OB-GYN says rewearing a swimsuit before washing it can be gross, but it depends on the circumstances. Sort of, saysLucky Sekhon, MD, a New York City-based fertility specialist and board-certified OB-GYN. Rewearing a swimsuit before washing it can be gross, but it depends on the circumstances. Its Amazing How Its All Connected. If not, this can lead to skin irritation and discomfort. Jacqueline Ho, MD, MS, joined the USC Fertility team after working at the University of Southern California’s Keck School of Medicine....

And for that reality, we can thank the manynatural upsides of pleasurable sexandorgasms. The same goes for masturbating, which can have similar effects, she adds. Wise calls a balanced emotional system. Finding our bodies to be places of pleasure [however that comes about] is a very healthy thing. What is The Missionary Sex Position? (To get ahead of that, practice somepost-coital stretching.) Gerhard Poppel is a clinical sexologist and co-founder of The Swann Center, an organization offering inclusive sexual education and training across diversity, inclusion, and sexual harassment....

Do headphones increase ear wax? Otolaryngologists explain why you may notice more wax bulid-up when wearing headphones and how that effects ear health. A meeting is now you and your colleagues on aZoom call. And depending on yourhome office set up, that might mean youre spending all day wearing earbuds or headphones. Bblocking your ear canals for long periods of time makes them very dark and moist. Its just a fertile breeding ground for bacteria and fungi, she says....

Want to know what your skin’s bumps and blemishes are brought on by? Here’s the difference between acne and rosacea, according to a dermatologist. One of the in-the-grand-scheme-of-things-not-that-bad-but-in-the-moment-very-annoying side effects of 2020? The icing on the cake? Its common for adults to struggle with both. Depending on which category your skin falls into, Dr. Nazarian shares tips to treat them below. What helps treat rosacea? To start, simplify your skin-care routine....

From that moment on, I never peed in the pool again. The study also shared that 40 percent of Americans admit to urinating in the pool as an adult. Jack A. Gilbert is a Professor of Pediatrics at the University of California San Diego. microbiologist and author ofThe Germ Files But is peeing in the pool that bad? And from a germ perspective, is it better or worse than going in the ocean?...

Your Low-Stress Guide to Leveling-Up Your Bedtime Routine Are You Burnt Out or Depressed? Extroverts are no more or less likely than introverts to be positive energizers. That is,positive energyis associated with behaviors that anyone can develop. Positive energizers are active and exuberant, responding to challenges with a desire for action. Rosabeth Moss Kanter, professor at Harvard Business School As for what those behaviors are? Positive energizers are active and exuberant, responding to challenges with a desire for action....