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Why You Should Not Sleep With Your Phone In Bed
The Cleveland Clinic says that there are costs to being connected and using your phone while you sleep. Researchers have found that people who use electronics often, especially at night, are more likely to say they don’t get enough or good sleep. Most of the time, cell phones are safe, but depending on how you use them, they may pose other dangers. Here are some good things that will happen if you don’t use your phone in bed.
1. Screens Disrupt Sleep Cycles
Your circadian rhythm, or the regular pattern of when you sleep and wake up, has been shown to be affected by cell phone and screen use. Melatonin, the hormone that makes you sleepy, is stopped from working by the blue light that cell phones give off. Studies on children and teens have shown this. Because of this, it takes longer to fall asleep and people sleep less in general.
2. Phones keep your mind busy
There are more things than just the light from the screen that can wake you up. Consider how you use your phone. Phones are a constant source of information and stimulation that can keep people alert and awake. This could make it harder to fall asleep and stay asleep.
3. Phones could start fires or cause burns.
A bed fire or an explosion could hurt someone very badly. A recent research paper says that some cases of second-degree burns were caused by batteries that got too hot or caught on fire. This type causes the top layers of skin to peel off, as well as pain, swelling, blistering, and fluid discharge.
4. The light coming from your phone screen can affect your health
Phone screens and sleep don’t always get along. The blue light from your phone is made to look like natural sunlight. This can make you feel more alert during the day, which is great, but it’s the last thing you want when you’re trying to relax and get ready for bed at night.
Studies show that the blue light your smartphone gives off is bad for your eyes. But it can also keep you from getting enough sleep.
Source: gh.opera.news
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Many SOEs have been used as mere instruments for personal wealth accumulation –Pres.Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has expressed concern over the misuse of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) for personal financial gain by individuals in leadership positions.
Speaking during a meeting with Chief Executives of specified entities under the State Interest and Governance Authority (SIGA) on Thursday, March 13, the President directly attributed the dire state of SOEs to their leadership, accusing chief executives, management teams, and governing boards of prioritising personal enrichment over organisational efficiency.
He pointed to bloated budgets, unjustified allowances, and unnecessary expenditures as factors draining public funds while SOEs continue to rely on government bailouts.
“Many SOEs have been used as mere instruments for personal wealth accumulation by appointees. The chief executives, management, and boards of these enterprises are responsible for this situation. Some SOEs have become perennial loss-makers, draining public funds with bloated budgets, unjustified allowances, and unnecessary expenditures while relying on government bailouts as if entitled to them. Many of these entities are at their lowest point in the entire history of the Fourth Republic,” he said.
President Mahama further noted that many SOEs have been plagued by inefficiencies, corruption, and mismanagement, leading to consistent financial losses. He cited the 2023 State Ownership Report by the State Interests and Governance Authority (SIGA), which highlighted systemic inefficiencies and wasteful expenditures within these entities.
He therefore reaffirmed his commitment to reforming under-performing SOEs and ensuring they serve national interests.
He warned that loss-making SOEs will no longer be tolerated and will either be merged, privatised, or closed.
“I will assess you based on your performance. If you do not align with the pace of the reset agenda, you may be asked to step aside. If that adds to the horror movie, so be it,” he added.
Source: Myjoyonline.com
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Prophet Courage Heavens set to launch ‘Predestination’ book on March 23
Prophet Courage A. Heavens is set to launch the much-awaited book titled ‘Predestination’ on Sunday, March 23, 2025 at 5:00PM.
The launch, which is expected to impact lives, will take place at Crossgates Ministries, Flattop, off N1 Highway, opposite Angel Hauz.
The book is aimed at addressing the way people struggle to understand how free will and destiny align.
It is also aimed at providing clarity on God’s sovereignty and one’s place in His divine plan.
The various chapters of the book address various issues through scriptures and personal stories.
Committed to impacting society, part of the proceeds from the book will go into Courage Heavens Education Legacy (CHEL), an educational foundation transforming lives.
CHEL is dedicated to providing financial support and mentorship to brilliant but needy students, ensuring they have access to quality education and opportunities for a better future.
Prophet Courage Heavens is a prolific writer and previously authored Eli Eli Lama Sabachthani, a powerful book that encourages unwavering faith in times of trials.
In addition, he has written seven more prophetic and life-changing books that are yet to be published.
He is dedicated to raising the next generation for impactful ministry. As the leader of Crossgates Ministries, he nurtures believers in faith and purpose.
