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.
Lack of sleep can actually increase your appetite, and your brain may not get the message that youâve had enough to eat. Read more. Lack of sleep affects the amount of insulin released after you eat, increasing your risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Read more. If you have hypertension, a single night without adequate sleep can elevate your blood pressure for a whole day. Read more.