Author: Dorcas Onasa

As temperatures drop and daylight hours grow shorter, finding the motivation to exercise can become more difficult. A trip to the gym may feel less appealing when the couch, a warm blanket and a favorite television show are calling. But staying active during the fall season does not have to mean forcing yourself through a demanding workout. Cozy cardio offers a more relaxed approach to movement by combining physical activity with the small comforts that make everyday life enjoyable. That might mean walking while listening to a podcast, stretching in comfortable pajamas or dancing to favorite songs at home. The…

The remnants of Hurricane Isaias continued to pose dangerous weather conditions across the Southeast and parts of the Eastern U.S. on Saturday, Oct. 10, with the potential for flash flooding, damaging winds and tornadoes even after the storm lost its tropical characteristics. Isaias made landfall near Destin, Florida, on Friday evening as a Category 2 hurricane, bringing powerful wind gusts, coastal flooding and widespread power outages. More than 850,000 customers were without electricity in the storm’s aftermath. Although the system has weakened, forecasters warned that its inland impacts could persist through Sunday, particularly in areas vulnerable to flooding and severe…

Feeling unusually energized or mentally sharp may seem like a sign that you can keep going. New research suggests your brain may have a different message. A productive afternoon may not tell the whole story Picture this: It is midafternoon, but instead of feeling sluggish, you are unusually focused. Your work is moving quickly, your concentration feels strong and the tasks you have been putting off suddenly seem easy. It can be tempting to take that burst of energy as permission to keep working. But a new study suggests that unusually strong mental performance may not always mean you have…

President Donald Trump is leaving his weekend football plans up to the weather. The 80 year old, who earlier said he intended to be in the stands for Saturday’s Alabama Georgia matchup, adjusted his stance this week as Hurricane Isaias closes in on the Gulf Coast. The storm is projected to make landfall Friday, Oct. 9, and then move north, just a day before the Oct. 10 contest in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Trump says the storm will make the call Speaking from the Oval Office on Wednesday, Oct. 7, Trump described the situation as a rare pairing of a major weather…

Antidepressants have become a common part of healthcare in the United States, with about 1 in 6 American adults taking the medications, according to recent research. Their use has also increased as anxiety and depression have become more common, particularly since the COVID-19 pandemic. That trend has prompted a growing debate over whether these medications are being prescribed too often. Some researchers have raised concerns about unnecessary treatment and the challenges some patients face when they eventually decide they want to stop taking their medication. The reality, however, is more complicated than simply counting prescriptions. Antidepressants can provide meaningful benefits…

The word “narcissist” has become increasingly common in conversations about dating, friendships, family dynamics and the workplace. Social media has also made the term part of everyday language, with people frequently using it to describe someone who appears overly focused on themselves. But being self centered, confident or occasionally attention seeking does not automatically mean someone has narcissistic personality disorder. Narcissism exists on a spectrum. People can display certain narcissistic characteristics without meeting the clinical criteria for narcissistic personality disorder, or NPD. According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, NPD involves a persistent pattern that includes grandiosity,…

The arrival of fall can bring more structure to everyday life. Summer schedules begin to settle, mornings become more predictable and regular routines often return. That seasonal shift can also provide a useful opportunity to reconsider everyday habits. Rather than attempting a dramatic lifestyle overhaul, nutrition professionals recommend focusing on manageable changes that can gradually become part of a regular routine. Small adjustments can be easier to maintain than extreme approaches, particularly when they fit naturally into activities you already do. Here are five health reset, to create a healthier routine this fall. 1. Connect new habits to routines you…

Jay-Z is pulling back the curtain on how his romance with Beyoncé truly began, and the story is far less smooth than fans might imagine. The rapper, 56, got candid in the third episode of his new HBO docuseries, “JÄY-Z in 8,” while walking through the meaning of his 2017 title track “4:44” with Rick Rubin. Several verses on the song touch on his relationship with the “Crazy in Love” singer, who has long kept her private life under wraps alongside her husband. A song that is hard to hear Jay-Z said he has listened to “4:44” less than nearly…

Three years after her death, Tina Turner is captivating the internet all over again. A full length recording of her concert at the Gelredome in Arnhem, Netherlands, has been circulating on YouTube and Threads in recent days, and viewers are struggling to believe what they’re seeing. The two hour, nine minute show was filmed in March 2009, when the music icon was 69 years old. A farewell tour that covered it all The performance came from the Tina!: 50th Anniversary Tour, which marked her 11th and final trip around the globe as a headliner. The run honored five decades in…

Zoe Saldaña is keeping her focus on Lioness rather than expanding her résumé across Taylor Sheridan’s growing television universe. After three seasons as CIA operative Joe McNamara on the Paramount+ thriller, Saldaña, 48, says taking on another Sheridan production is not currently on her agenda. Her role on Lioness extends beyond acting, as she also serves as an executive producer on the series. The combination means her involvement begins well before production starts and continues throughout filming, making the demanding schedule of one Sheridan series more than enough for now. Saldaña has plenty on her plate with Lioness Saldaña’s responsibilities…