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Having trouble drifting off to dreamland? Your sleep environment might be too quiet. Seriously! Studies have shown that perfect silence keeps some people from falling asleep and getting a truly restful snooze. Turns out, some background noise might actually be beneficial.  While a fire truck rolling down the street or the bar next door blaring music might not be the recipe for a peaceful slumber, ambient sounds might soothe you right to sleep. Ambient sounds, also known as background noise, are sounds such as rain falling softly on the roof, waves crashing in the distance, or even your air conditioning...

In a society focused on consumerism, we are encouraged to buy the trendiest piece, at the lowest cost, and with the quickest delivery date. Fast Fashion has become the norm, and a popular buzzword in the sustainability world. But with every action, there is a reaction. In order to combat the unethical and unsustainable practices associated with Fast Fashion, the Slow Fashion movement was born. So what does all of this mean anyway, and why does it matter? Fast fashion is the, “design, manufacturing, and marketing method focused on rapidly producing high volumes of clothing” (The Good Trade). This industry-wide...

  Have you ever wished that you had an “off” button for your brain when you’re struggling to get to sleep? Us too. While an actual button might not exist, the use of acupressure could be the perfect remedy for that dreaded, nighttime wakefulness.  Acupressure is a Traditional Chinese Medicine ritual that uses pressure points across the body that correspond to various ailments (Well + Good). Similar to acupuncture, acupressure involves pressing certain spots along your body to stimulate the acupoints that fall on the meridians (energy lines) of the body. In sum, “acupressure points can target the specific ways...

  Good rest doesn’t just happen at night! As adults, we often forget that some solid shuteye during the day can do just as much good as hitting our snooze button a few extra times in the morning (if not more!). Studies show that there are many benefits to adding a nap to your schedule, even past adolescence.  Improve Your Mood Naps are a serious mood booster! According to the National Sleep Foundation, napping can improve your mood, alertness, and overall performance (“Napping”, Sleep Foundation). Just taking ten minutes a day to rest can leave you feeling more cheerful and...