This type is also known as “the debater,” according to licensed therapist De-Andrea Blaylock-Solar, MSW, LCSW-S, CST, characterized by their telltale love of deconstructing ideas and playing devil’s advocate. They’re even willing to scrutinize their own deeply held beliefs for the sake of analysis, she says. If you’re looking for someone to pick apart a concept with, find an ENTP—just don’t take it personally if they say something blunt. As Nardi explains, they can come off as arrogant, but they’re typically not coming from a malicious place....

To find out what fasted cardio entails and whether it’s safe and effective, mbg spoke with experts in exercise physiology and sports dietetics, who shared insight about exercising on an empty stomach. “Generally, it takes about four to five hours to completely digest a meal,” exercise physiologist John Ivy, Ph.D., says. “So after a meal, one would have to wait probably a minimum of four hours to get the benefit of fasted cardio....

Your brain’s limbic system—the primitive part of your brain wired for survival—flips into fight-or-flight mode. Maybe you’re strong and have weapons, so you fight. Or maybe there’s no way you’ll survive that, so you run away. You might even freeze to see what the tiger is planning to do, just in case it doesn’t become interested in you and simply walks away. For example, with freezing, we play dead so the enemy will leave us alone....

Another potent oldie but goodie that fits the bill is fenugreek. “Fenugreek is an herb that’s been used for thousands of years to treat a variety of conditions ranging from skin issues to pain, digestive ailments, and more,” says Jessica Cording, M.S., R.D., CDN, registered dietitian and health coach. “You’ll often see it in seed or powder form.” Here’s an inside look at the herb’s various health benefits, how to use it in your cooking, and what to look for in a quality fenugreek supplement....

Scorpio, on the other hand, is a fixed water sign ruled by Pluto, the planet of transformation and rebirth. It’s represented by the scorpion, inspired by Greek lore that a scorpion stung and killed Orion. Air and water are already pretty uncomplimentary to begin with, as water deals with emotions, while air is all about thought. Plus, mutable signs and fixed signs have very different modes of operating, with fixed signs embodying a kind of “workhorse” mentality and mutable signs embodying the energy of “the editor....

If you’re a part of the majority, know that there are many ways you can improve your metabolic health: Regular physical activity, getting adequate sleep, and science-backed nutrition strategies like the power of green tea (or, even better, supplements with green tea extract).* “I think green tea extract is wonderful,” says integrative medicine doctor Amy Shah, M.D. “Studies show that it is actually quite effective at supporting a healthy inflammatory response, so it can be beneficial to overall health....

I used blue on two walls, keeping the other two walls fresh and white as I wanted a cool and airy feel. The plants I’ve chosen for the master bedroom are ones that have great air-purifying qualities, and I’ve grouped them together to create a sanctuary feeling. I also have a diffuser with relaxing essential oils, such as lavender, that adds to a good night’s rest! The first change was to the garden: I created an outdoor “living area”—a space that we could enjoy as a family during the day and where my husband and I could go to chill out during the evenings....