8/11/2024
Yes, you are typically about 1-2 cm taller in the morning due to the spine's natural decompression during sleep.
Are You Taller When You Wake Up in the Morning?
Yes, you actually are taller when you wake up in the morning! This fascinating phenomenon is backed by science and occurs due to several natural processes in your body during sleep.
Why Does This Happen?
Throughout the day, gravity compresses your spine as you stand, walk, and go about your activities. The cartilage discs between your vertebrae gradually compress, making you slightly shorter by evening. During sleep, when your body is in a horizontal position:
- Your spine decompresses
- The discs between vertebrae rehydrate
- Gravity's effects are minimized
How Much Taller Are You?
The average person is about:
- 1-2 centimeters (0.4-0.8 inches) taller in the morning
- This height difference is more noticeable in taller individuals
- The effect is most pronounced in young adults
When Do You Return to Normal Height?
Your height gradually returns to its regular measurement throughout the day:
- Most compression occurs within the first hour of being upright
- By mid-afternoon, you're typically at your "normal" height
- The process repeats daily
Factors That Influence This Effect
Several factors can affect how much height you gain overnight:
- Sleep duration
- Sleep position
- Age (younger people experience more variation)
- Overall spinal health
- Physical activity level
Interesting Facts
- Astronauts in space can grow up to 3 inches taller due to the lack of gravity
- The effect is more pronounced after long periods of lying down
- This daily height variation is completely normal and healthy
Managing Articles in Googlies Admin Panel
Googlies provides a powerful and user-friendly interface for managing your website's articles. This guide will walk you through the process of viewing, editing, and creating new articles using the admin panel.
Accessing the Article Management Section
- Log into the admin panel by navigating to
https://yourGoogliessite.com/admin
and entering your access password. - Once on the admin dashboard, locate and click on the "Manage Articles" or "Articles" option.
Viewing Articles
- In the article management section, you'll see a list of all existing articles.
- Each article entry typically displays:
- Title
- Brief description or excerpt
- Creation date
- Last modified date
Editing an Existing Article
- Find the article you wish to edit in the list.
- Click on the "Edit" button next to the article title.
- You'll be taken to the article editor page, where you can modify:
- Title: The main headline of your article
- Description: A brief summary or subtitle
- Content: The main body of your article (in Markdown format)
- Slug: The URL-friendly version of the title (if editable)
- Make your desired changes in the provided fields.
- Use the Markdown editor for the content. You can typically:
- Format text (bold, italic, etc.)
- Add headers
- Insert links and images
- Create lists
- Preview your changes if the option is available.
- Once satisfied, click the "Save" or "Update" button.
Creating a New Article
- In the article management section, look for a "New Article" or "Create Article" button.
- Click this button to open the article creation form.
- Fill in the following fields:
- Title: Enter a compelling title for your new article
- Description: Write a brief summary or subtitle
- Content: Compose your article content using Markdown
- Slug: If required, enter a URL-friendly version of your title
- Use the Markdown editor to format your content as desired.
- If available, use the preview function to see how your article will look.
- Once you're happy with your new article, click "Create" or "Publish".
Understanding Markdown
Googlies uses Markdown for article formatting. Here are some basic Markdown tips:
- Use
#
for headers (e.g.,# Main Title
,## Subtitle
) - Wrap text with
*
for italic and**
for bold - Create links with
[Link Text](URL)
- Insert images with
![Alt Text](Image URL)
Managing Article Metadata
Depending on your Googlies setup, you might be able to manage additional metadata for your articles:
- Tags or Categories
- Featured Image
- Publication Date
- Author Information
Look for these options in the article editor and fill them out as needed.
Syncing with GitHub
After saving or creating an article:
- Googlies will automatically sync your changes with the configured GitHub repository.
- A new Markdown file will be created (for new articles) or updated (for edits) in the
data/md/
directory of your repository. - The
articles.json
file in thedata/json/
directory will also be updated to reflect the changes.
Best Practices
- Regular Saving: Save your work frequently to prevent loss of content.
- Consistent Formatting: Maintain a consistent style across your articles for a professional look.
- Optimized Titles and Descriptions: Write clear, SEO-friendly titles and descriptions.
- Image Optimization: If including images, ensure they are optimized for web use.
- Proofreading: Always proofread your articles before publishing.
Troubleshooting
If you encounter issues while managing articles:
- Changes Not Saving: Check your internet connection and try again. If the problem persists, try refreshing the page and re-entering your changes.
- Formatting Issues: If your Markdown isn't rendering correctly, double-check your syntax.
- Sync Errors: If changes aren't reflecting in GitHub, verify your GitHub token permissions and repository settings.
By following these guidelines, you should be able to effectively manage articles on your Googlies website through the admin panel. Remember, all your content is version-controlled through GitHub, allowing for easy tracking of changes and the ability to revert if necessary.