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.
What Happens to Your Body When You Donât Get Enough Sleep. What happens to you when you donât get enough sleep â especially if itâs a chronic issue? Find out how much sleep you really need, according to a new report. Also see the health effects of not getting enough zzzâs.