European settlements in the Caribbean began with Christopher Columbus. Carrying an elaborate feudal commission that made him perpetual governor of all lands discovered and gave him a percentage of all trade conducted, Columbus set sail in September 1492, determined to find a faster, shorter way to China and Japan.
In fact, a 2007 Canadian study found that people who sleep only 5 or 6 hours a night increase their likelihood of being overweight by 69 percent, compared with those who habitually sleep 7 or 8 hours.
If you're getting 7 to 8 hours of sleep a night, and still not feeling ok in the morning, you may need to see a doctor. You could have a sleep disorder such as sleep apnea, narcolepsy, restless leg syndrome, or insomnia. 1  Insomnia is a chronic condition where you can't go to sleep or you wake up often during the night.