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'The Witcher: Blood Origin' offers a violent prequel that's only worth a few coins

3 years 10 months ago
Ardent fans of "The Witcher" might welcome any related content to pass the time between seasons, and there's certainly been no shortage of big fantasy prequels this year, including "House of the Dragon" and "Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power." Nevertheless, "The Witcher: Blood Origin" basically feels like a mildly diverting snack between meals, and at four episodes essentially a longish movie.

Dr. Sanjay Gupta: 6 keys to keeping sharp in 2023

3 years 10 months ago
At least once a year, we read a sparkling headline about some promising new drug that might help patients with Alzheimer's disease. And at least once a year, we also hear about failed drug trials and reversals of promises that a cure-all is in sight. I wrote a book about how to keep your brain sharp that came out two years ago. Since then, not much has changed in our understanding of how we can preserve our memories, and the lessons remain as relevant as ever. But one thing has become abundantly clearer: Preventing and even treating forms of dementia are largely driven by lifestyle and the choices we make daily. You are not necessarily doomed to whatever fate you think sits stuck in your genes. If there's one fact that's increasingly apparent in scientific circles, it's that our lifestyle choices contribute mightily to our aging process and risk for disease, likely as much -- or perhaps even more -- than our genetics.

Despite Putin's claims, Ukraine peace talks look unlikely in near future

3 years 10 months ago
As a year dominated by Russia's war on Ukraine draws to a close, Vladimir Putin has made a point of suggesting he is open to peace talks despite evidence to the contrary, with comments that have been roundly dismissed by Kyiv and the West as a ruse at a time when the prospect of negotiations in the near future appears extremely remote.
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