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Insomnia is serious, impairing your logical reasoning, executive function, attention, and mood, with a risk in serious cases of depression, anxiety, and symptoms of paranoia. In the long run, sleep deprivation is a main contributor to the risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Chronic insomnia has even been linked to a shorter life span –

“The Greatest Wealth is Health” (Virgil, Roman poet)   We lead increasingly hectic lives, and in the business world in particular we desperately need to find efficient and effective ways to maximise our health. Probably the best and easiest way of achieving that is to set up and follow a good, healthy daily routine. Routines

With the Northern Hemisphere emerging from a particularly bad flu season, expect South Africa to be hard hit this winter. The H3N2 strain seems to be a particular concern because of its association with pneumonia and other complications. The sick-leave cost to the economy is going to be huge, and SMEs are particularly vulnerable. Think