Beyond leaving people bleary-eyed, clutching a Starbucks cup and dozing off at afternoon meetings, failing to get enough sleep or sleeping at odd hours heightens the risk for a variety of major illnesses, including cancer, heart disease, diabetes and obesity, recent studies indicate.
Monday 24 March 2008
Saturday 22 March 2008
Wednesday 19 March 2008
Stay safe on the internet
Follow these rules and stay safe on the internet:
*Remember that every one you meet on line is a stranger.
*Never give out personal information Such as your address or telephone number.
*Do not use your real name. Use a nickname.
*Never send a person your photos.
*Keep your internet password secret.
*Do not open e-mails unless you know who send them . They may contain viruses or in inappropriate image.
*Cheek facts .Some websites may contain information which are not true.
*Do not copy from the internet .Use your own words.
*Remember that every one you meet on line is a stranger.
*Never give out personal information Such as your address or telephone number.
*Do not use your real name. Use a nickname.
*Never send a person your photos.
*Keep your internet password secret.
*Do not open e-mails unless you know who send them . They may contain viruses or in inappropriate image.
*Cheek facts .Some websites may contain information which are not true.
*Do not copy from the internet .Use your own words.
Tuesday 18 March 2008
Good sleep habits
To plan a sleep schedule, think about your workload, class schedule, and your part-time job. Also consider the amount of sleep you need (not how much you can "get by" with), extracurricular commitments, roommate schedules, and social time. The answers will dictate your ideal bedtime.
Experts recommend the following:
*Keep "sleep in" time to a minimum. Although sleeping an extra hour is fine on weekends, sleeping three or four extra hours throws off your internal clock and makes it tougher to wake up on school days.
* Avoid big meals before bedtime — you'll sleep better.
*See your doctor if you have trouble falling asleep, if you wake up often at night, or have problems that may be related to your sleep routine.
*If you have trouble waking up, schedule something interesting — such as a fun class or a gym workout — as an incentive to get up.
Experts recommend the following:
*Keep "sleep in" time to a minimum. Although sleeping an extra hour is fine on weekends, sleeping three or four extra hours throws off your internal clock and makes it tougher to wake up on school days.
* Avoid big meals before bedtime — you'll sleep better.
*See your doctor if you have trouble falling asleep, if you wake up often at night, or have problems that may be related to your sleep routine.
*If you have trouble waking up, schedule something interesting — such as a fun class or a gym workout — as an incentive to get up.
Saturday 15 March 2008
Nap time?
Seven to nine hours of sleep each night is ideal but not always possible. Juggling an evening job, a huge assignment, and an early class time can cause a modest "sleep deficit" to build. Many students use short 20-minute "power naps" to get them through the day and see them as a necessity, not a luxury.
Naps aren't for everyone, however. Many students don't feel refreshed after a siesta, waking up groggy and even more tired than before. They also find that naps disturb their regular sleep cycle.
Students who do nap regularly say the secret is not relying on them heavily and limiting them to an hour or less.
Naps aren't for everyone, however. Many students don't feel refreshed after a siesta, waking up groggy and even more tired than before. They also find that naps disturb their regular sleep cycle.
Students who do nap regularly say the secret is not relying on them heavily and limiting them to an hour or less.
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