Weightless

Scientists in the UK did scientific tests, and concluded that this song is the most relaxing song ever made--so good, in fact, that even Enya can't touch it.  It's a song so powerful, that it lowers brain activity, cuts anxiety, slows your heart-rate, and is even effective at inducing sleep.

Clocking in at a glacial 60bpm, "Weightless" by Marconi Union, is a song that was engineered with sound therapists from the start to be the most relaxing song known to mankind.  Unlike conventional songs, it has no consistent melody, which prevents your brain from trying to anticipate changes in structure.  This unusual decision, along with a host of other tricks that I'm too lazy to explain or understand, come together in a song that is definitely drug-like.

Chronic dehydration: the dumbest thing in the world

If you do not drink water on a regular basis and you love coffee, you might find yourself in trouble one day.  Most people know coffee is a diuretic.  Drink too much coffee, or too little water and you will become dehydrated.  This seems obvious.  And it is.

Dehydration, however, is insidious.  It can cause irritability, confusion, languor and headaches.  And mild dehydration is pretty common among Americans.  Now suppose you're a tired, confused and dehydrated American, who's a little stressed.  You're probably feeling tired and your mind is a little cloudy.  Where do you turn for a boost of energy?  A cup of coffee, perhaps?

Chances are you've found yourself in this vicious cycle at some point in your life.   And it is a vicious cycle.  I have been through this circle on multiple occasions (mostly finals weeks).  I don't get thirsty easily, especially if I don't exercise, so I may be more prone to falling victim to this absurd, invisible trap.  In any case, do yourself a favor: drink more water than you currently do.  You'll feel better.  And you just might avoid alzheimer's when you're older.