As clinical psychologist Kristina Hallett, Ph.D., ABPP, previously explained to mbg, your type is determined by where you fall on the four different trait spectrums of the MBTI, which are introverted versus extroverted, intuitive versus sensing, thinking versus feeling, and sensing versus judging. So, an INFJ is someone who is typically more introverted and relies on their intuition to gather information. They also make decisions through feelings and emotions as opposed to logic, and they prefer to approach their life with more structure and scheduling as opposed to flexibility and spontaneity....

Read on for the pros and cons of dairy in your diet. Below, we’ll explore different types of dairy, factors to look for in order to add the most benefits to your diet, and helpful tools to learn if dairy is right for you. You’re not alone. Approximately 65% of adults are genetically lactose intolerant, rising to 70-100% for folks of east asian descent. Lactose intolerance can also develop after damage to the small intestine, such as Crohn’s disease or Celiac disease....

ISFJs make up about 5 to 6% of the population and are twice as likely to be female as male, according to Dario Nardi, Ph.D., personality expert and author of Neuroscience of Personality. He adds that sometimes, their preferences conflict, noting that while they do like people, they are also introverts. Similarly, they can be very technical and concrete but also quite creative. “This is someone who is always trying to help and look out for their partner,” Hallett adds, noting this can lead to doing “too much” in the relationship or neglecting their own needs....

Thanks to a number of scientific studies and reviews, I now know that these health benefits are due to the unique pairing of two synergistic compounds: L-theanine and caffeine. And no surprise here, Buddhist monks discovered and harnessed matcha’s powerful cognitive effects long before I ever did. L-theanine is a less-known (but very up-and-coming) bioactive amino acid that’s especially concentrated in green tea. Both caffeine and L-theanine naturally have nootropic properties, which means they impart unique mechanisms and actions in the brain....

Here, we’ll dive into the personality traits of Libra and explore how this sign approaches life, love, career, and more. Libras are interested in finding balance everywhere: in spheres of social justice, friendships, partnerships, etc. As such, they’re often stereotyped as being indecisive—but they’re just weighing all the options. The scales of justice are meticulous, after all. Libra’s opposite sign, Aries, is known for boldness. Libra, on the other hand, prefers to keep the peace, so you may have heard that Libras are nonconfrontational....

Along with all the symptoms of a luteal phase defect1, her cycle day-21 lab test showed low progesterone levels. And she’s not alone: Many women struggle with PMS, and up to 90% of women will experience it during their lifetime—oftentimes, this can be due to a luteal phase defect. Let’s take a step back: During the first part of your cycle (the follicular phase), your ovaries produce follicles. This is a predominantly estrogen-dominant time of your cycle....

“The ability of our nerves to transmit signals throughout our entire central nervous system (brain, spinal cord, etc.!) is dependent on magnesium. The metabolism of carbohydrates and fats for ATP energy requires magnesium. The regulation of blood pressure and heart rate directly involves magnesium. This mineral is even required for the production of DNA, RNA, and proteins. Talk about ubiquitously important,”* explains mbg’s vice president of scientific affairs Ashley Jordan Ferira, Ph....