Blackpink is soon to be in your area. But before that, it’s safe to say they’re now in your music streaming services, record stores, and YouTube. In other words, perhaps the most sought-after K-pop release and comeback of 2022 is officially here.
Following the success of The Album in fall 2020, YG Entertainment and K-pop powerhouses Blackpink released their Born Pink album on Friday, September 16 at midnight alongside the music video for their lead single “Shut Down.”
In a report from Soompi, the quartet spilled the details behind their lead single as well as their album in an interview with Xportsnews. “‘Shut Down” is a track that takes the consistent charisma Blackpink has shown so far to the next level,” Jennie said. “The combination of classic and trendy hip hop beats is memorable and it has the charm of feeling new while also being very catchy.”
“If you watch the music video closely, Blackpink’s existing hit songs will be hidden here and there,” Jisoo comments on the music video. “You’ll also be able to see us naturally acting within that so please look forward to it.”
“Shut Down” was written and produced by YG Entertainment’s in-house producer TEDDY, co-written by Danny Chung and K-R&B singer Vince, and arranged and co-produced by 24.
Check out the full tracklist to “Born Pink” below.
1. “Pink Venom”
2. “Shut Down”
3. “Typa Girl”
4. “Yeah Yeah Yeah”
5. “Hard to Love”
6. “The Happiest Girl”
7. “Tally”
8. “Ready For Love”
Blackpink is set to appear on Jimmy Kimmel on Monday, September 19. The group will then follow up with a world tour of the same name that will kick off in Seoul, South Korea next month, North America and Europe in November, and Asia, the Middle East, Australia, and New Zealand in 2023. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, September 16.
The work isn’t stopping for JID. After just releasing his latest album The Forever Story, he is back already with a verse on Little Dragon’s “Stay.” The smooth, downtempo record opens with angelic runs from the band’s vocalist Yukimi Nagano. She asserts that she ought to take her time and unwind with a lover. JID follows Nagono’s lead, crooning in autotune about not wanting to be alone before he transitions into his raspy rap voice.
JID released The Forever Story at the end of August. The LP featured Lil Wayne, 21 Savage, Lil Durk, Ari Lennox, Baby Tate, and more. The Dreamville rapper preceded the album with the singles “Dance Now” featuring Kenny Mason and “Surround Sound” featuring 21 Savage and Baby Tate. JID also appeared on “Dope” from John Legend’s double album Legend.
As for Little Dragon, “Stay comes from their new EP Opening The Door which also features Stefan Sandberg. Ahead of the EP, the band shared the singles “Frisco” and “Where You Belong,” though the latter does not appear on Opening The Door. They also joined Lil Silva on “Be Cool” from his album Yesterday Is Heavy which was released back in July. In 2021 they released the New Me, Same Us Remix EP and Drifting Out EP, with their last full-length album New Me, Same Us coming in 2020.
Check out JID and Little Dragon on “Stay” above.
Opening The Door is out now via Ninja Tune. Listen here.
The Forever Story is out now via Dreamville and Interscope. Listen here.
Bleu is back with another afro-fusion banger. Joined by Nicki Minaj, a longtime dream collaborator of his, Bleu attempts to move on from a past relationship. The only issue is, that memories of Bleu’s ex keep getting in the way.
“Baby, your love in the way / But don’t stop it, just keep doin’ what you do / How could I move with your love in my way? / It hurts to love again, and it’s all because of you / ‘Cause baby, your love in the way,” he sings on the song’s infectious, bouncy chorus.
Known for her clever wordplay and sharp pen game, Minaj opens the song with a quick, catchy verse, rapping, “You blew it / I could tell you knew it / But you was like ‘Screw it’ / and I guess I’m fluid’ / Cause I was like, ‘F*ck you and them b*tches included’ / ‘Cause I was goin’ through it / Ain’t nothin’ more to it.”
Bleu has previously collaborated with Drake and Lil Wayne, making his recent collaboration with Minaj a completion of Young Money’s iconic leading trinity.
Every New Year, a large group of people makes the decision that they would like to live healthier. There is a fair amount of this crowd who decide to start their wellness journeys by purchasing expensive exercise and gym memberships with the anticipation that they will be “tricked” into making it a priority. A few months down the road, those machines are used to dry laundry and the membership dues are being paid but no visits are being made.
The simple fact is that the 30 minutes on the elliptical or at the gym pales in comparison to how most of us are spending the largest chunk of our day — at work. So why not set up a healthy foundation and baseline before diving fully into the fitness grind? There is a lot that can be accomplished by implementing small, proactive changes into our regular habits during those working hours. Once you are on a roll with the routine, combine that momentum with proper sleep and regular workout sessions, and the sky is the limit.
Here are a few quick fixes that will get you headed in the right direction.
Eat A Good Breakfast
There are a variety of studies on the subject, but the main consensus for most people having a nutritional bite at the start of the day is beneficial [study]. For those who don’t feel like breakfast, occasionally there can be bad habits that cause that such as eating too late at night or consuming too many items that are hunger deterrents.
For Starters:This is a great and energy-packed breakfast option from M.S. chef Dan Churchill which can be made quickly the night before so that you don’t have to worry about waking up early for prep time. Experiment with the amounts and find a combination that works before for you.
Keep Healthy Snacks Around
There is no question that if you aren’t having a good breakfast and then aren’t keeping healthy snacks around then that hunger is going to come in a big way eventually. There is a target amount of calories that we should be consuming in a day, on average around 2,000 for women and 2,500 for men [study]. Ideally, you aren’t getting all of those at the end of the day, so having a good intake during the work day is a positive.
For Starters: The goal is to meal and snack prep for yourself with large batches so that you don’t have to spend too much, but there are fairly inexpensive options for large batch purchases that can get you on the right track. Orgain plant protein have a great nutritional make-up, not to mention being pretty tasty, and RX Bars have a great ingredient list for a snack bar. Both are fairly available as far as supermarkets and online delivery go.
Drink Enough Water
Projects for work can require intense focus whether manual or digital, and getting away from your station can seem virtual (and literally) impossible. Studies say that water intake for men should be 15.5 cups for men and 11.5 cups for women on average [study]. So unless you are going to get up about a dozen times a day to fill up your water cup, there’s a huge benefit to keeping a container around that can contain and keep cold a quart or more.
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For Starters: Containers like this one from Magic Bottle have visible indicators to keep you conscious of your water goals for the day. They are a great way to learn how much you really need to drink, and what kind of pacing is required to get the correct amount. Don’t forget to clean your bottles regularly.
Get Up And Move
There is a lot of research out of acclaimed institutions like Columbia University that have done research on what has come to be known as “sitting disease.” So many of our attention these days is spent with “activities” that keep us no active at all. So getting up regularly during the day when possible, and taking advantage of doing calls while walking are huge to our overall health.
For Starters: For those who need an extra hand when it comes to remembering to be active there are a lot of great connected fitness options like Oura Ring, which reminds you if you have been too stagnant for too long. Of course, you don’t need fancy tech to get the job, you can also set an alarm on your phone or computer that reminds you to get up.
Practice Good Posture
Everybody is familiar with the idea that they should “stand up straight” and the same is true for sitting. Getting back to the fact that most people spend a good majority of their day seated for work, practicing proper posture in that environment can have tremendous health benefits [study]. “Tech neck” is another term that has come into the vernacular, because in many situations users are being forced into incorrect posture to get a good look at their devices. So whatever methods can be introduced to your daily life that prevent that are huge.
For Starters: The standing desk is a piece of furniture that has become more and more common, as people became more cognizant of health risks from sitting too long. But for one, these pieces can be expensive, and for another, standing the whole day isn’t necessarily healthy either. For those looking to give themselves all of the options, this standing desk converter from Dell is great. Or if you want to wait on the purchase, perhaps ask for it as a gift, you can use books or other objects to lift your screens into a position where your chin is parallel to the floor.
After the Las Vegas Aces won back-to-back games to open the 2022 WNBA Finals, the Connecticut Sun entered Thursday evening’s Game 3 in a must-win scenario. The Sun responded in kind, leading for the majority of the evening and taking advantage of a 19-0 fourth quarter run to secure a 105-76 blowout to climb back into the best-of-five series.
The first half was marked by runs on both sides, with the Aces starting the game flying high. Las Vegas opened with a 12-4 run, making five of their first six shots and grabbing four quick points from reigning MVP A’ja Wilson.
Las Vegas was not able to maintain that prosperity for very long, as Connecticut caught fire for an extended period. The Sun went on a 30-7 extended run to end the first quarter with a 34-19 lead, and Connecticut made 14 of its final 15 shots while stringing together defensive stops.
The Sun set a new WNBA Finals record by shooting 83 percent from the floor in the first quarter, and it was an impressive exhibition of shot-making. Connecticut also had a whopping 12 assists in the first quarter, setting an impressive tone in a win-or-go-home game.
The @ConnecticutSun end the 1Q on a 25-4 run, shooting 82.4% in the quarter
Connecticut didn’t stop there, scoring the first five points of the second quarter to build a 20-point edge. Las Vegas went more than five and a half minutes without scoring, and the Sun appeared to be in total control.
The Sun led by as many as 23 points in the second quarter, but Las Vegas did not roll over. Chelsea Gray converted three consecutive three-pointers to kickstart the Aces’ offense, and Las Vegas later closed the first half with an 8-0 run that featured a buzzer-beater from Kelsey Plum.
After facing a sizable deficit, the response was impressive from Las Vegas, and the Aces shot 8-of-16 from three-point range to stay within striking distance. Connecticut was 6-of-8 from three-point distance, though, and the Suns produced 19 assists in the first half to keep an 11-point lead.
Much of the third quarter was tightly contested, with the margin staying between 10 and 15 points for the majority of the period. Jonquel Jones was key for Connecticut, putting pressure on the rim and keeping the Sun in front.
Las Vegas did make a late charge, cutting the margin to as few as six points and settling in with an eight-point deficit as the fourth quarter arrived. While Connecticut’s approach was balanced from a scoring standpoint in typical fashion, the Sun did receive incredible all-around contributions from Alyssa Thomas, who was named to the All-WNBA second team earlier in the evening. Thomas became the first player in WNBA Finals history to produce a triple-double, and the benchmark was reached with more than nine minutes remaining.
Alyssa Thomas with the first triple-double in WNBA Finals history (14 PTS, 12 REB, 10 AST)
Thomas also helped the Sun to reinstall a 12-point lead, prompting a Las Vegas timeout with 8:35 remaining. The Aces stopped the bleeding momentarily but, starting in the middle of the fourth quarter, Connecticut scored 19 consecutive points and turned the final result into a complete blowout on the scoreboard.
Thomas was the biggest individual story for Connecticut, finishing with 16 points, 15 rebounds, and 11 assists to go along with two steals and a block. Jones was also excellent with 20 points, five rebounds and four assists, with DeWanna Bonner adding 18 points, six rebounds, and five assists. Six players reached double figures for the Sun, and the team finished with 32 assists while shooting 56 percent from the floor and 53 percent from three-point distance.
The Sun still have plenty of work to do as they attempt to overcome an 0-2 deficit. Still, this victory sets up a Game 4 matchup in Connecticut on Sunday afternoon and, if the Sun can hold serve at home once again, anything can happen in a winner-take-all Game 5 setting.
The fan-favorite all-female dance troupe from Lebanon took home the ultimate prize on the Sept. 14 episode of “America’s Got Talent,” beating out some incredibly heavy competition this season. With the win comes a $1 million cash prize as well as the opportunity to headline a show at Las Vegas’ Luxor Hotel and Casino.
From first-round auditions to the riveting live finale, the Mayyas have consistently lived up to their name, which translates to “proud walk of the lioness,” with remarkable skill and fearlessness in each and every performance.
You can take a look at their entire “AGT” journey below, ending with that unforgettable finale. Prepare to be blown away.
The dance crew promised to “hypnotize” during its first-round audition, and did so with flying colors. Having previously won “Arab’s Got Talent” back in 2019, the Mayyas were well prepared to wow the crowd.
Their spellbinding performance granted the Mayyas a golden buzzer from judge Sofia Vergara, who called it the “most beautiful creative dancing” she had ever seen.
They once again left audiences with their jaws on the floor after their semifinal routine, which was even more bold and dramatic. Howie Mandel called it the “best moment in AGT history,” adding that the Mayyas should be “the poster people for female empowerment.”
Simon Cowell also predicted that their performance would “change the world.”
Then came the live finale, where the proud lionesses left it all on the stage. The stunning performance had glowing orbs of light, glittery galaxies and a huge white gown made out of large feather fans. In a word, it had everything.
Yeah, it was hauntingly beautiful.
Viewers have been rooting for the Mayyas from the beginning—not only for their ability to create mesmerizing illusions using clever choreography and brilliant prop manipulation, but for their mission to “prove to the world what Arab women can do, the art we can create, the fights we fight.”
As explained by Nadim Cherfan, the team’s choreographer, “Lebanon is not considered a place where you can build a career out of dancing, so it’s really hard, and harder for women.”
This combined with the country’s worsening economic crisis and apparent political corruption made each advancement to the next round mean so much more than getting closer to a coveted title. As Cherfan told People, “It’s about a huge bigger message for our people to make them believe in themselves and to give hope to our country who is going into a dark time.”
The Mayyas shared their well-deserved victory with their home country, posting a video to Instagram of the win along with the caption saying “Lebanon, this one’s for you.”
It’s lovely to see incredible talent. It’s even better to hear the incredible stories behind the talent. The Mayyas were dedicated to showing the world what Arab women can do, and they succeeded.
We’re all trying to live better lives, whether it be through daily habits, meditation, fitness, or eating clean. We want to be well, to put it plainly. But, of course, it’s not as simple as having a desire – many times we need concrete tips and tools to begin to change our habits to some that are a little less garbage person and a lot more like, well, like wellness influencers.
Despite sometimes being labeled as cringe or cheesy, wellness influencers play an important role in motivating us to do and be better. Sometimes you just have to see before you can achieve, you know? And since one wellness tip none of us will likely be taking is deleting our social media, wellness influencers can be just what we need to see to tip the scales toward greatness.
Here are 10 we think you should be following right now:
Remi Ishizuka is a wellness OG. The Texas-based wellness and health influencer has been sharing recipes and wellness tips on her blog, socials, and YouTube for over 5 years, and in that time has amassed an impressively dedicated following. She has made a brand out of posts that are relatable but motivating. It’s clear she is very intentional with her habits and has become someone that thousands of people rely on for wellness inspiration.
As an Institute of Integrated Nutrition Certified Health Coach, Remi and her partner Nate – a former Marine with an impressive amount of health certifications – started the HōmeBodies workout program. Through the online program, Remi and Nate provide on-demand workouts, nutrition support, and a community where wellness and health can thrive.
Outside of her program, Remi is super consistent with her wellness content on IG, Youtube, and TikTok. She posts a great mix of healthy lifestyle tips, recipes (peep her reel making yogurt popsicles), fitness, and content that honestly just motivates me to get up off the couch and do something.
Lestraundra Alfred (Les) is a true multi-hyphenate. She is the founder and host of the Balanced Black Girl podcast, a personal trainer, certified yoga instructor, a writer, and the creator of the Balanced Black Girl community and online platform. She is absolutely killing the wellness game online.
When I say I could scroll through her feed for hours I am not kidding. And unlike other online scrolling, this one always leaves me feeling better than before. Les has this incredibly motivational, but also warm and accessible aesthetic that brings the audience in. Through her socials, podcast, and online community she is focused on creating this connection to wellness and mindfulness by introducing Black and brown health and wellness experts to her community.
While she is consistent in posting wellness and productivity content, she is also clear in her commitment and the importance of reset and rest.
Here’s where to follow on Instagram and TikTok. Listen to Balanced Black Girl podcast here.
Daniel Duku’s reels are always popping up on my explore feed. As a men’s lifestyle influencer, he runs the gamut between skincare, habits, mental health, and overall wellness. Last month a reel focusing on “Habits That Have Improved My Mental Health” reached 4.3 million views on Instagram, with the simple and practical advice to prioritize rest, read and journal, and enjoy outdoor activities.
Other social content that Duku consistently publishes focus on simple skincare tips, reasons to make your bed in the morning, and “Advice for Younger Men” (that applies to us all) such as finding an activity you enjoy, that it’s okay not to be okay, and to learn to ask for help.
As wellness becomes more popular (and lucrative) it’s refreshing to find content like Duku’s. He’s saying much of what we already may know to be true, but seeing someone well-dressed and aspirational do it makes it that much more motivating.
When I asked a friend recently who they loved in the wellness influencer space, she immediately answered Liz Moody. “Basically, whenever I watch a reel of hers, or read a post, I feel like I’ve walked away with a tidbit I could incorporate into life pretty easily” were her exact words. And although I wasn’t familiar at the time, I now couldn’t agree more. Through her socials, website, cookbooks, and hit podcast “Healthier Together,” Moody is a go-to for quick and practical, evidence-based wellness.
As a food editor and writer, Moody has a wealth of wellness-related nutritional tips. But what I – and ostensibly 380K others on Instagram – love about her is that she doesn’t put wellness into a prescribed box. She believes in living life fully and enjoying it without some of the restrictions you might find elsewhere in this space. Her words on a recent reel summed up her healthy attitude towards wellness better than I ever could:
“Your body is the vessel through which you experience life, not the lens through which people experience you. Your body is for living, not looking. Now go out there and live.”
Chelsey Luger is a Lakota and Anishinaabe writer and wellness educator, who along with her husband Thosh Collins founded the Well for Culture – an Indigenous wellness initiative and podcast. She shares practical and insightful knowledge on her feed concerning wellness and workouts, along with lifestyle and education.
Luger and her husband have a soon-to-be-released book – The Seven Circles: Indigenous Teachings For Living Well – where they draw from the ancient wisdom of their ancestors for health and wellbeing.
Here’s where to follow on Instagram. Pre-order her book here.
@julesacree – Jules Acree
“Weekly vids on productivity, self-care, n’feel-good systems”
While wellness is often thought of as mostly centered around fitness and nutrition, the truth is that is only a small part of an overall wellness plan. Systems, routines, and productivity through streamlined habits have an enormous ADD on our overall wellness. That’s why I love influencers like Jules Acree.
Acree creates an incredible amount of content around systems and productivity. From decluttering, to planning for the week, to self-care habit building and even financial systems – she’s truly intentionally producing useful content. Her recent TikTok on decluttering her computer, I’m slightly embarrassed to admit, motivated me to take some simple steps that I had been putting off for years.
I love thinking about wellness through a whole lifestyle approach, and Acree is the perfect follow for tips on how to do just that.
Here’s where to follow on Instagram, YouTube and TikTok.
You might recognize Kate Glavan from the West Elm Caleb viral TikTok saga earlier this year, but for those truly in the know – she is a Gen Z wellness superstar. Glavan is a native Minnesotan now living and creating in New York City. During the pandemic, she was inspired to start a podcast – Sea Moss Girlies – with friend Emma Ropke focusing on wellness and sustainability.
The podcast (and accompanying meme page) is a dive into all the wellness trends you’ve heard of and some you probably haven’t. I especially love the episodes interviewing founders and CEO’s of wellness brands, along with the more personal episodes touching on mental health.
Glavan is a great example of what wellness can look like for the younger TikTok generation. She is a HOKA Global Athlete Ambassador, and honestly just down-to-ear and fun to follow.
Here’s where to follow on Instagram and TikTok. Listen to Sea Moss Girlies podcast here.
Brittany Floyd-Mayo – also known as Trap Yoga Bae – is committed to changing the landscape of what a Westernized wellness and yoga space often looks like. After seeing how yoga could transform lives and help people find freedom, she dedicated her life to it. But in a way that hadn’t been done before, by creating a truly inclusive and fun, high-energy movement. Thus, Trap Yoga Bae was born.
Floyd-Mayo is an inspiring person inside and out. Following her is akin to a masterclass on confidence, health, wellness, vulnerability, mental strength, and inclusivity. Her posts are a great mix of fitness, wellness, aspiration, and advice on topics like “How to Push Past Your Fears”, “Why Are Boundaries so Hard to Enforce?” and “3 Ways to Finding Your Authentic Self.” You can join the Trap Yoga Bae community or download the app – there are multiple ways to connect outside of the traditional social feeds.
Unapologetic and undeniably authentic – Floyd-Mayo/Trap Yoga Bae is a great follow for anyone who wants to be inspired.
Melissa Wood is synonymous with wellness. Mention her name in any group of internet and wellness-savvy 20-30-something women and you’ll see what I mean. With over 1 million followers on Instagram, the yoga and pilates teacher is a force. And with good reason. Every day she is posting content that is motivational and inspirational. From snippets of her workouts to meditations, daily life, and recipe guides – she is fully that girl.
Her MWH Method Workout plan is great for those who want more content while still providing lots of free and helpful content all of the time through her socials, YouTube, TikTok, and podcast.
You’ve undoubtedly seen Michell Clark’s social media feed, whether you realize it or not. His daily affirmations are widely loved and wildly shared online.
It’s easy to forget that true wellness is mostly in our own thoughts and that the key often is in switching those thoughts from negative to more positive. Clark has an obvious passion and skill for writing and sharing these helpful and healing affirmations, one that inspires and resonates with tens of thousands of people all over the world.
Following Clark means daily thoughts on showing up for yourself, letting go of resentments, and believing in our abilities to break toxic cycles.
On Thursday morning, Ken Burns sat down with CNN’s John Berman to discuss The U.S. and the Holocaust, the two-time Oscar nominee’s new three-part documentary, which premieres on PBS on Sunday. While the documentary examines America’s response to the humanitarian crisis at the time, Burns couldn’t help but point out the parallels between Nazi Germany and today’s GOP, as The Wrap reported.
Berman, speaking with Burns and his co-director Lynn Novick, noted that as much as Burns’ documentaries are typically about history, they “also make you think about where we are” then added how, “We woke up to the news this morning that Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida sent two planeloads of migrants to Martha’s Vineyard off the coast of Massachusetts, including kids and whatnot.”
Burns agreed, explaining that what DeSantis is doing is using people as “political pawn[s] in somebody’s authoritarian game. This is coming straight out of the authoritarian playbook.” But he noted that this isn’t the first time DeSantis, specifically, has acted in such a way. “This is what’s so disturbing about DeSantis, is to use human beings, to weaponize human beings for a political purpose… This is not the actions of a person participating in a democratic process in which there’s an exchange of ideas. This is about punishing political enemies, putting on shows, political shows, political theater. And in this case, this is with the lives of human beings.”
Of course, not everyone agreed with Burns’ comparison — with some seeing it more as DeSantis gifting migrants with a “free flight” to Martha’s Vineyard.
https://t.co/tRMudgypsW via @Yahoo Ken Burns is completely wrong, 1. They were not all Venezuelan 2. Dems and their policies are bringing them across the border, making them pawns to begin with…but that is ok. Dems stop letting them flood across the border ….no problem.
Sending illegals to Democrat cities is evil, inhumane and worse than what Germany did during the Holocaust according to the Far Left, but 2 Million illegals a year flooding Texas is just fine – HYPOCRITES. https://t.co/Lp5ZY8t0bb
Earlier this week, the NBA released the findings of its independent investigation into Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver, confirming numerous allegations he fostered a hostile work environment, making racist and sexist comments to employees over his 18 year tenure with the team.
The league handed down a $10 million fine to Sarver along with a one-year suspension from being around the team, which Adam Silver attempted to defend when pressed on why Sarver’s punishment was so much lighter than Donald Sterling’s years ago. Silver’s explanation was that Sarver has “evolved” since entering the league in 2004 as an owner, which is questionable at best considering the allegations have run up through 2017, but also noted that owners have different standards and rights afforded to them given their stature. While the league tried to walk that statement back, it was impossible to ignore and plenty have come out against the league’s light punishment, most notably LeBron James and Chris Paul.
While players can apply considerable pressure to the league, the biggest voice so far to speak out against Sarver still being allowed to own the Suns is one of his co-owners, Jahm Najafi, who owns the second largest stake in the team and issued a lengthy statement condemning Sarver’s conduct and calling on him to resign as owner.
It’s an incredibly strong statement from a co-owner and offers the first indication that there could be internal pressure on Sarver to sell his portion of the team. Najafi notes he does not want to buy Sarver’s share but would work to find someone who could take over the majority stake and fix the workplace culture of the organization to ensure this doesn’t happen again.
Usually when someone has to go into the hospital for surgery, they expect their surgeon to be on time and in place for their procedure. There’s very little thought that goes into how the doctor’s morning is going or what obstacles they faced to make it to your bedside. Dr. Govind Nandakumar from Bengaluru, India, was having a bit of a rough start due to increased traffic from bad weather. But the doctor didn’t let standstill traffic stop him from going to work. Nandakumar hopped out of his car and ran to get to the operating room on time.
That’s some pretty intense dedication. There are probably plenty of doctors that would’ve resigned themselves to the traffic and informed the hospital their patients would need to be rescheduled to later times. But Nandakumar, a gastroenterology surgeon, was having none of that. He told The Times of India, “I did not want to waste any more time waiting for the traffic to clear up as my patients aren’t allowed to have their meals until surgery is over. I did not want to keep them waiting for long.”
The area that Dr. Nandakumar spent more time than he cared for in his car is known for its traffic jams, according to The Times of India, but the doctor didn’t have time to wait. He told his Twitter followers that the patient he was operating on was in pain and while she could’ve waited for a few hours, he wanted to get there as quickly as possible.
But if you ask Nandakumar, he didn’t do anything special. He told his Twitter followers, “Most of us try and do our best for our patients. This run has got a lot of attention but there are so many hospital workers who go above and beyond every day.”
The doctor told his followers that he didn’t plan on his story blowing up and that he only recorded himself running to show to his kids at dinner. But it’s not often that you find out that a doctor abandoned their car and took off running just to get to their scheduled surgery. Nandakumar has been a surgeon for 18 years according to The Times of India, and a pile-up due to heavy rains was holding up his commute.
Running through the city on your way to perform surgery is one way for him to make sure he got his cardio in. The doctor jokes about his cardio workout on his Twitter account but he continues to praise other doctors. “I would say that most doctors take care of patients. Most, if not all of us, wish the best for our patients. Like all professionals we need to earn a living. We never take decisions with money in mind. The run is nothing compared to the work I have seen many doctors and HCW do,” he wrote.
Let’s hope Dr. Nandakumar’s subsequent commutes are much less eventful or at the very least, the run into work is planned so he can be prepared with proper footwear.
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