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October 8, 2026

Are You Too Tired to Drive? The Warning Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore

Ever rolled down the window, cranked up the music and convinced yourself you were now perfectly qualified to drive another two hours? Yeah. Your brain may disagree. Most of us know falling asleep behind the wheel is dangerous. The problem is what happens before that. Fatigue can slow reaction time, affect judgment and make it harder to pay attention, and we aren’t always very good at recognizing how impaired we’ve become. In 2024, 644 people died in crashes identified as involving drowsy driving. And traffic-safety experts believe the true impact is likely higher because drowsiness can be difficult to identify after a crash. So maybe the better question isn’t, Am I falling asleep? It’s Am I alert enough to be driving? Your Body May Be Warning You Drowsiness doesn’t always announce itself with your eyes closing at the wheel. Frequent yawning, difficulty keeping your eyes open, nodding off, missing an exit, drifting from your lane or realizing you can’t remember the last few miles you’ve driven are all warning signs. If you hit a rumble strip and think, Well, that woke me up, you’ve missed the point. The rumble strip was telling you something. Tired Driving Can Look a Lot Like Impaired Driving There’s a reason sleep experts take drowsy driving so seriously. Fatigue affects attention, reaction time and decision-making. CDC’s National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health cites research finding that after 17 consecutive hours awake, impairment can be comparable to a blood alcohol concentration of .05. After 24 hours awake, it can…

Finding Your Place and Being Present For more than two decades, Wes Hampton has stood on stages around the world as a member of one of gospel music’s most celebrated groups. As a tenor with the Grammy Award-winning Gaither Vocal Band, Hampton has recorded more than 25 albums with the group and performed as part…

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Ever rolled down the window, cranked up the music and convinced yourself you were now perfectly qualified to drive another two hours? Yeah. Your brain may disagree. Most of us know falling asleep behind the wheel is dangerous. The problem is what happens before that. Fatigue can slow reaction time, affect judgment and make it…

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Supermodel Kim Alexis talks about her remarkable modeling career, faith, family, giving back and finding purpose in life’s next chapter.

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For years, creatine had a certain image. You probably pictured a giant plastic tub sitting beside a gym bag belonging to a 22-year-old guy who spends an impressive amount of time looking at his biceps in the mirror. But creatine has grown up. Researchers are increasingly interested in what this familiar sports supplement may offer…

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Financial stress has a way of showing up uninvited. Sometimes it’s a stack of credit card bills. Sometimes it’s rising living expenses, an unexpected medical bill, a job change, or simply discovering that life costs more than you planned. Whatever the reason, financial pressure has a way of affecting much more than your bank account….

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If you have an active lifestyle, you’ve probably heard the term “electrolytes” more than a few times. Fitness experts are always talking about how important it is to replace electrolytes after a hard workout. But, what exactly are electrolytes and why do you need them? What Are Electrolytes? Did you know that your body conducts…

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Have you ever picked up your phone because you were worried about something happening in the world, only to put it down 30 minutes later feeling considerably worse? Congratulations. Your plan worked perfectly. You’re now much more informed and possibly much more anxious. We live in a time when there is always another headline, another…

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Money has a way of following us everywhere. You can leave work at the office. You can turn off your phone. But it’s considerably harder to turn off the little voice reminding you that the credit card bill is due Tuesday, the car is making that strange noise again, and the refrigerator has suddenly decided…

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Have you ever looked at a couple who’ve been happily married for thirty or forty years and thought, They just seem to have something special? From the outside, it can feel as though some couples simply found the right person and everything fell into place. But relationship research tells a different story. Healthy, lasting relationships are…

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You probably have a favorite sleeping position that you naturally get into after crawling under the covers and getting ready to fall asleep. However, did you know that your sleeping position could impact your health? It can affect your breathing, cause neck and back pain, tummy trouble and shorten your lifespan! Sleeping on Your Back…

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It seems everyone wants that “youthful complexion”, which is why so many people search for wrinkle removing creams and skin tightening procedures as they age. In ancient times, people used herbal formulas to maintain their youthful skin and appearance, but the modern era ushered in easier, not necessarily healthier, ways to satisfy those desires. Today,…

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Most couples begin their relationship believing one thing: If we love each other enough, we’ll be okay. It’s a beautiful sentiment. After all, love is what brings two people together in the first place. It’s what inspires commitment, fuels romance, and gives us hope for the future. So why do so many couples who genuinely…

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