Eighty-five percent of Americans report daily caffeine consumption, averaging 165 mg a day. For comparison, the average Starbucks drink is around 130 mg, and the average amount of caffeine consumed by a college student is around 150 mg. I think it is safe to say that we like our lattes. That number gets even larger when you compare it to alcohol, of which … Continue reading Should you be drinking coffee?
Ten songs you want to try this summer
Summer is coming and whether it’s for road trips, parties or just your earbuds, that means it’s time for this year’s new playlist. For most people, that playlist will consist of the latest pop songs and that’s fine, but maybe you want to try something different. Maybe you want something with a unique style, something … Continue reading Ten songs you want to try this summer
Studying advice for finals
“Finals are coming!” I’m sure everyone and their moms have reminded you (as if you somehow forgot). “But what are some easy strategies to implement studying for finals?” you ask yourself. Well, you came to the right article. I present to you a couple of memorization hacks you can actually use just in time for … Continue reading Studying advice for finals
Five ways to form useful habits
Earth Day is this week and finals are approaching, so it’s a great time to start taking up some useful habits. But habits can be difficult to stick to with; only eight percent of people report that they actually stick to their New Year’s resolutions. Additionally, the time it takes to form a habit varies greatly between … Continue reading Five ways to form useful habits
Mental benefits of exercising and diet
“Eat healthy and exercise!” It’s advice given so frequently that a quick Google search of the phrase pulls up over one and a half million results. So, let’s add one more to the pile and discuss the mental health effects of good exercise and diet. View entire article here.
Three reasons why you should try yoga
Yoga has come a long way. Emerging several thousand years ago in India, it is now practiced all around the world. In the United States alone, 90 percent of people have heard of yoga. Yoga classes are even offered at the Recreation Center at the University of Massachusetts. It is common knowledge that practicing yoga has some physiological and mental … Continue reading Three reasons why you should try yoga
Yes, you should get some sleep
A new semester is here and before you pull an all-nighter on your first essay, consider the potential side effects of depriving yourself of sleep. Sleep is one of the greatest parts of life, yet many of us may not be getting enough of it, especially in college with strict deadlines and various assignments. Sleep deprivation is … Continue reading Yes, you should get some sleep
Treating depression symptoms through lifestyle choices
No generation before us has had such high rates of depression, a large problem because of its fatal association with suicide. Depression is treatable. However, there is a significant problem with treatments: it is very difficult to determine which form of treatment will work best for an individual. There is no universal answer, as some treatments work better … Continue reading Treating depression symptoms through lifestyle choices
Dark, brooding, rebellious. This is Darksynth
In the age of the trending song, computerized music and recommendations based on number of views, many crave a different sort of sound than pop music. In the spirit of Halloween, I present a gritty, industrial sound to counter mainstream music. A sound that is recognized by few, and seen as its own genre by … Continue reading Dark, brooding, rebellious. This is Darksynth
Video games might not be bad for you
Perhaps one of the most politically relevant issues in modern psychology is the debate over violent video games. Specifically for the purpose of this article, the effect violent video games may have on aggressive or antisocial behavior in adults. In 2015, the American Psychological Association said that violent video games do have a significant effect on mental … Continue reading Video games might not be bad for you
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