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You may probably react this way as you read on.
Today, I reiterate parents’ growing concern for lack of sleep among their children. Sa dami ng pinagkakaabalahan ng mga bata ngayon, nagkukulang sila sa tulog.
I know of parents who complain about their children spending long hours on the computer or cell phone. Dahil dito, napupuyat sila at late magising kinabukasan. Karaniwang irritable pa.
There are more advantages than disadvantages when we get a good night sleep, according to http://www.health.com/health/gallery/0,,20459221_11,00.html)
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• You can be more productive.
Waking up knowing that you’ve got enough sleep can help a person focus better.
The mind is more relaxed and you’re less likely to get lethargic.
• A longer life?
Yes, it doesn’t necessarily directly translate into more years but multiple studies have suggested that better sleeping cycles can lead to healthier lives.
• You’re probably going to look better.
Well, sleeping doesn’t change your face or its features but the tendency after a good night’s sleep is a fresher and brighter look. You’ll look livelier and more energized.
• It can help you lose weight.
For those of you who are thinking of shedding some of those pounds, you should also consider taking better care of your sleeping schedule. Metabolism works better when you’re at rest and that means your body is more likely going to burn more calories.
• Your mood will generally be better.
Tiredness affects the way you go about your day. It’s a significant factor when you wake up knowing that you’re just not in the mood to go out or do something, it makes you more irritable.
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TRIVIA PA MORE (From Facebook and various sources): 600,000 hacking attempts are made to Facebook accounts every day.
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Smartphone users check Facebook 14 times a day.
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Facebook, Twitter, and “The New York Times” have been blocked in China since 2009.
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The weeks before Christmas is the most popular time for couples to break up, according to data analyzed from Facebook.
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Facebook has a feature that lets you designate who will manage your account after you die.
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“Friendstalker” was one of the early names considered for Twitter.
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Twitter’s bird is called Larry.
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Send your questions on anything and everything to Kuya Kim through my Twitter account @kuyakim_atienza using #AlaminKayKuyaKim.
Ating tuklasin ang mga bagay-bagay na di n’yo pa alam. Walang ’di susuungin, lahat aalamin. Ito po si Kuya Kim, Matanglawin, only here in Tempo. (KIM ATIENZA)