英文摘要 |
The Effi cacy of Benjamin Franklin’s Method in Treating Insomnia Is not Proven Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) was a versatile person, and one of the famous insomniacs in history. He thought that cooling off his bed could improve his chance to get asleep if his bed was too warm. Partly due to his long sleepless night, Franklin spent much time reading and exploring. He was one of the founding fathers of the United States of America. He helped write the US constitution. He discovered electricity while fl ying kites. Also in 1784 he invented double spectacles, to correct presbyoptic vision when he was in his eighties. Franklin also hypothesized that “early to bed and early to rise . . .” would make one healthy, wealthy and wise. This hypothesis, however, is not proven by a recent evidence-based study. |