Sleep - Are you getting enough sleep?

How much sleep do you really need? In general, most adults need about 7 hours of sleep per night. Children and adolescents need even more - around 9 or 10 hours per night.The right amount of sleep is the amount that lets you wake up feeling refreshed and well.
Here's how to tell if you're not getting enough sleep:
· You need an alarm clock to wake up
· You sleep longer and better on weekends
· You have trouble getting out of bed in the morning
· You feel tired during the day
· You have bags or dark circles under your eyes
· You doze off while sitting in a public place, such as a movie theatre or meeting
· You doze off while driving
· You have trouble concentrating
· You have early morning headaches

If you notice any of these signs, you may not be getting enough sleep. Try to gradually increase the amount of sleep you get each night until you find the right amount - you'll know that you've got it when these signs start to go away.

Source: Yahoo Health.

Bottled water has contaminants too

Tests on leading brands of bottled water turned up a variety of contaminants, including cancer-linked chemicals
The findings challenge the popular impression - and marketing pitch - that bottled water is purer than tap water, the researchers say.
Lab tests detected 38 chemicals in 10 brands, with an average of eight contaminants found in each kind of bottled water.
The researchers recommend that people who are worried use a carbon filter for their tap water.

Source: Yahoo Health.

Eating healthy in a busy world

Life is busy, but when you don't eat on a schedule, your body doesn't have enough energy to keep up with your active life. The reality is that if you eat more regularly and eat a more balanced diet, sugar levels stay more even, which enhances your mood.
There are some easy ways to get the food you need and allow you to still keep to your schedule and complete all the things that need to be done - and feel better while you are doing it. You are also less likely to eat junk food from the vending machine on your way from one meeting or task to another.
· Eat smaller meals more often. This allows your body to have a constant source of fuel and energy to keep your sugar levels even.
· Avoid sugars and soft drinks that not only make your sugar level increase quickly and at extremely high levels, but they also contain a lot of useless calories and bad sugars that are bad for your overall health.
· Eat a lot of highly soluble fibre and proteins that can make you feel more lively and energetic.

Source: Yahoo Health.

Reasons to Smile

Smiling makes us attractive
Smiling Changes Our Mood
Smiling is Contagious
Smiling Relieves Stress
Smiling Boosts Your Immune System
Smiling Lowers Your Blood Pressure
Smiling Releases Endorphins, Natural Pain Killers and Serotonin
Smiling Lifts the Face and Makes You Look Younger
Smiling Makes You Seem Successful
Smiling Helps You Stay Positive

Keep smiling - it makes people wonder what you've been up to.

Source: Yahoo Health.

Lagos, Nigeria

I grew up in the city of Lagos. It is Africa’s second most populous city (7th in the world)
The city of Lagos lies in south-western Nigeria on the Atlantic coast in the Gulf of Guinea.

Lagos is Nigeria's most prosperous city, and much of the nation's wealth and economic activity are concentrated there. The commercial, financial and business centre of Lagos and of Nigeria remains the business district of Lagos Island, where most of the country's largest banks and financial institutions are located.

Lagos is served by Murtala Mohammed International Airport, one of the largest airports in Africa and the top international air passenger gateway to Nigeria. It is also the centre of the Nigerian film industry, often referred to as 'Nollywood.' There are lots of beaches, restaurants where one can visit to have fun and have a good meal. If you want to have fun and have worthwhile experiences go to Lagos, Nigeria.