Posts by Taylor Bennett:

It’s January 2nd, and I have yet to settle on all of my New Year’s resolutions. I know—I’ve had weeks and weeks to think about what my goals could or should be. But for whatever reason,…

Researchers have found a more reliable, objective way to measure sleep patterns and, in turn, offer meaningful feedback to any given individual. In the new study “Dynamics and Ultradian Structure of Human Sleep in Real…

Exercise is incredibly beneficial—even vital—to both our physical and mental health: it can, decrease negative feelings such as stress, improve brain health and memory, and even reduce one’s risk of developing cardiovascular diseases. Still, even…

Just this past weekend, I was playing the classic game of “Would You Rather” with a few close friends when an ever-popular question was proposed: would you rather have a…

When my little brother turned 10 years old, he expressed a sudden interest in playing football. This was a shock to say the least, as my siblings and I grew up living and breathing soccer,…

There are a lot of words we throw around nonchalantly: two of those being sociopath and psychopath. Mr. Daron is a psychopath, he made us dissect frogs in class today. She never talks to anybody,…

While we’re all separated by extraordinary and countless differences, there is one thing that rings true for the majority of us: we don’t get enough sleep. Or we at least undercut its importance. According to…

Now I’m not one to brag—but I am exceptionally optimistic, and if you ask me, that is a truly wonderful quality to possess. I could trip and embarrass myself walking into work, spill scolding hot coffee all down my shirt, and…

The coming of the new year elicits a wide range of emotions: excitement, anxiety, relief, apprehension, happiness, and even fear. Some of us are ready to embark on a new journey and leave the past…

Music is an incredible force of nature. It has the power to relieve us of stress, boost our mood, and calm us down when we need it most. Furthermore, it is the backbone of an effective form of therapy: simply called…

Think back to when you were a kid: what’s the one thing your parents demanded time and time again? The phrase that haunts you to this day? You can probably still hear them yelling, “Clean your room!” or “Get to bed!”…

Everybody can benefit from some time spent alone—most even desire some peace and quiet to themselves. Too much alone time, however, can result in feelings of loneliness and negatively impact our…