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No Sleep For The Wicked
Introduction The prevalence of insomnia in the general population ranges between 8-40%, depending on the definition used. While 20-30% of the general population has poor sleep (i.e., insomnia symptoms of difficulty initiating or maintaining sleep, early morning awakening, or non-restorative sleep at any given time), another 8-10% of the population suffers from chronic insomnia. Also, about 4% of the population use sleeping pills in a regular basis. However, the connection of insomnia with significant medical morbidity has not been examined until very recently. This has led to view insomnia and its associated mental and physical health complaints as a minor problem from a public health perspective.
By Full Circle4 years ago in Longevity
Get the COVID vaccine ... there is the question
The phone rings and I see my mother's face turn her smile into deep sadness. Her voice breaks and she only manages to outline an "I'm so sorry, I'll be praying for him, for his soul and for our entire family." Another relative who has passed away, victim of COVID 19. One more relative that we will never see, touch, hug…. Another family member who could not get the coronavirus vaccine and who could not protect himself against this unfortunate virus that has already claimed so many lives.
By BertGoodwill4 years ago in Longevity
Hostage
Around 5 years old, I watched my mother cut and make my teddy bears picnic costume. 8 kids in a box trailer, waving to the crowd, we were all gold with white inserts for ears and belly. At 9 she made my tap costume, vibrant pink with a silver love heart in the middle of a twirling dress. I watched her make our heavy blue curtains on a old electric domestic singer. At 11 she made my primary school prom dress. From golden ears, pink with hearts, to flowers right to the floor dress with blue curtains as a back drop for photo's. Then mum got a part time job.
By Karen Venus4 years ago in Longevity
Contentment
Can we ever have it all? NO. Can we be satisfied with what we have? Yes. It is a truth that human wants are insatiable, but then there must be a balance. We all must know when to make do and be happy with what we have at the moment. In the world we live in today, our society is filled with numerous people who lack contentment.
By Olalekan Adeeko5 years ago in Longevity
This Time for Good!
“Resistance is the key to the greatest force in the universe.” ~ Eckhart Tolle I can't say I haven't fought hard in my life. But there is one area in which I overcame the challenges I faced without effort: quitting my eating disorder, losing weight, and keeping results easily for twenty-eight years.
By Thomos James5 years ago in Longevity
The beauty in waiting
Hurry doesn't solve most things, likewise being in haste doesn't get you where you want to be within your calculated time. It rather makes us forget things that were not meant to be forgotten, make mistakes that are most times unwarranted, It makes us jump into uncalculated decisions.
By Olalekan Adeeko5 years ago in Longevity
