Guth & Tuairim, Meán Fómhair 1982

Under 10 Paintin~ Col!IPetition Ainrn Seoladh Aois Seol chuig: 11 Guth 7 Tuairim 11 , Doire Beaga. Ta pinn daite, crayons agus pencilcase le 'baint. Last month's winner: Noirfn Nic Seain, Dun Hor, An Fhalcarrach. ou Yawning for It? "The square root of 48 is ... " The droning teacher seems to go on ar.d on. And suddenly, there you are again, nodding off in math class. It's not that math is boring, it's just that you're so tired and sleepy! If you're not getting enough sleep, you're not alone. About 60 million Americans and millions more around the world get failing marks when it comes to getting enough sleep. For some it's a matter of needing to cut back on late-night activities such as partying till all hours, watching the late movie or studying for a test all night instead of over a period of time at reasonable hours. For others the matter is more serious. Millions suffer from insomnia or disorders like narcolepsy, which causes sufferers to uncontrollably fall asleep in the event of a sudden physical or emotional jolt, or apnea, which causes its victims to stop breathing momentarily during sleep. Millions seek medical help in the form of pills or potions to help them get their recommend~;,d. seven to eight hours of slumber. In 1980 alone, Americans spent $200 million Lorcan: dim. of lore. fierce. Lolcan: the name of four Irish saints Lughaidh: a favourite name among the O'Cierys. Maaleachlainn, Maelsheachlain servant of St. Secundinus. Maellosa: servant of Jesus. Manus :Latin Magnus, great Mainchtn: dim. of manach monk. Mairtln, Martain: Latin Martinus, dim. of Martius of Mars, the Roman god of For instance, if you spend your nights counting sheep instead of dreaming about them, your mood in the morning is likely to be positive. Little things may upset you until it's time for bed, you're so all you can do is count sheep again. The result is a cycle of bad days and nights. What can you do to get a good night's sleep? Since drug addiction and drug-related deaths lead doctors to suggest alternatives to sleeping pills, some are pointing to environment, nutrition and exercise to improve one's ability to get to sleep. The principles are simple. First, make your bedroom a place of rest. Don't study or read in bed. Second, watch what you eat before ·retiring for bed. Avoid salt, sugar, carbohydrates, caffeine and any processed whose ingredients you can't 0'-• 1:1 'E 'M 'E Q) 'M "' !l ~ Q) "' s 'M t\0 "~ ~ 'M ,0 ..., "' ..<:: t.> ..., 'M 1:! ;:. ~ <: 'M o-l 'd ,0 ., a ;:t: an lth. 8. Animal DOWN 9. Weaken I. Winces I0. Stupefies 2. With open mouth ·11. Fish 3. Leave out 12. Tilt suddenly 4. Flood 13. Peruses S. Insurer 16. Shows contempt 6. Epistle 18. Stretcher 7. Possessed 20. Fashion t+. Debility 22. Ruffian IS. Proposes 23. Type of gun 16.Soaked 25. Cluster 17. Most weird 26. Antelopes 19. Deceive 27. Thick 21. Revolves 28. Requested 24. Killed 29. Twists 1. Name the General who is the present Folish leader? 2. Name Hrs Thatcher's husband and :President Reagan's wife ? " J. Where was Hichael Collin 5 killed? Comortas 4. Which actress, who died recently, starred with Hurnphrey Bogart in the film 11 Casablanca 11 ? 5. Name two of Fatrick Hac Gill' a books? Freagra1 ar charta poist no ar chul chludach litireach chuig: Comortas, 11 Guth 7 Tuairimn., Doire Beaga. 9 • Last month's winner: Gearoid~n N:( Dhu:.bh:.;.·, Luinnec.ch, Doire Beaga. >,...--"' Ta -,:..;;...;_-..,..~--...,..~-....,...-~ on all kinds of drugs to help them sleep. But the drugs' side effects far outweigh their advantages. If drugs are not the answer, what is? pronounce. Instead, stick with - ~..;.;...~~-~~~~~-- .... ---1 fruits, some red meat and green r Studies show .that the way you spend your nights determines the way you spend your days. The same is true in reverse: What you do when . you're awake can have a bearing on how you sleep. leafy vegetables. Finally, get some exercise sometime during the day. The benefits of a good sleep will be apparent in the way you look, feel and act the next morning: refreshed, alert, clearheaded and able to cope with the problems of the day.