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 to do When You Can't Sleep. People with insomnia tend to have trouble falling asleep, staying asleep throughout the night, or they wake up too early in the morning. Tips for falling asleep. Carve out at least 30 minutes of wind-down time before bed in which you do something relaxing, such as read a book.