10 misconceptions about sleep
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Sleep, a necessary human function, has snuck its way into our popular media and culture, but we still believe in many falsehoods and myths about it.
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Dead week bingo
What better way to occupy your excess time or put off studying than playing this dead week themed bingo full of all-too-common experiences, sights and more!
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Sneaky things that are causing your acne
Instead of trying every diet, product and medicine to get rid of your acne, eliminate the following causes of the volcanic pimples you’ve been seeing.
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6 habits to become ‘that girl’
Do you want to become “that girl?” The girl who has her life together and manages to stay productive throughout the day? The girl who prepares healthy meals with whole, unprocessed foods? The girl who moves her body at the gym, outdoors or on a yoga mat in her living room to achieve physical fitness? The girl who studies hard and takes typewriter-esque, color-coordinated notes to review at the end of each lecture? The girl who reads for pleasure and finishes a novel each week? The girl who never misses a step in her morning and nightly self-care routine — managing to always look put together in a chic outfit, with her skin glowing and hair voluminous?
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Survival strategies for sick students
Sickness is never fun, but instead of wallowing in your sore throat-ness and phlegm, try some of these tips on how to make being sick somewhat tolerable.
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How getting 8 hours of sleep has helped me
After reading multiple articles that expressed the necessity of consistently sleeping between seven to nine hours a night, I reflected on my sleeping habits and decided that I wanted to test the benefits of sleeping the recommended amount.
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What to do if it’s 2 a.m. with no sign of sleep
You’re in your bed with the blanket wrapped around your body like a human burrito. Your eyes are closed and you try your best to drift into unconsciousness. You’re counting sheep, listening to the sound of waves crashing against sand and chugging a mug of warm (nondairy) milk. But alas, you’re still wide awake. Minutes and hours pass by, but you haven’t met the warm grasp of sleep. In situations such as these, you have to get out of bed and do something. It’s best to try the following until you eventually enter sleep mode.
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Reconnect with your inner bookworm: A nonfiction summer reading list in pairs
Whether you’re chilling at the beach or sheltering in place, consider picking up one of these pairs of nonfiction books.
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Clog Report: Student unsure if summer break will fix sleep schedule
Admitting it was “honestly a toss-up,” student Doe Zoff reported uncertainty this week about whether summer would make her sleep schedule better or worse.
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Signs you and your bed might need to set some healthy boundaries
You may not notice it at first, but your bed may be growing an unhealthy dependence on your presence. Here’s how you can set some healthy boundaries.
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