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Balance Quote by Hippocrates

“Both sleep and insomnolency, when immoderate, are bad.” quote by Hippocrates
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““Both sleep and insomnolency, when immoderate, are bad.””

Hippocrates

About This Quote

Source Medical Treatise: On Sleep, 5th century BC

Excessive sleep or sleeplessness harms health; balance is essential for well‑being.

In simple terms: Too much or too little sleep is bad.

Key Takeaway

Maintain balanced sleep.

Themes

health wellness balance moderation physiology

Mood

cautious reflective

Type

educational clinical

When to use this quote

  • night shift workers
  • students
  • elderly
  • travelers

Key Concepts

Circadian rhythm homeostasis sleep hygiene

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you achieve healthier sleep patterns?
  • What factors disrupt your sleep balance?
A Different Perspective

May oversimplify complex sleep disorders.

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