Dolly Parton rest stops hope to make life on the road, travel more enjoyable

Dolly Parton rest stops hope to make life on the road, travel more enjoyable

The queen of country music is bringing her Southern hospitality to Tennessee highways in an effort to make travel more enjoyable. Dolly Parton announced the roll-out of Dolly’s Tennessean Travel Stops. The rest-stop areas will feature new and reimagined entertainment elements. “I have spent the bulk of my life on the road, and more specifically on a … Read more

Can’t get comfortable or sleep on a plane? Travel expert shares helpful hacks for an enjoyable flight — even if you’re stuck in economy

Can’t get comfortable or sleep on a plane? Travel expert shares helpful hacks for an enjoyable flight — even if you’re stuck in economy

Just because you might be stuck flying economy doesn’t mean you can’t be comfortable in doing so. Nicole Lazo is a frequent flyer — she’s been to 36 different countries and regularly flies with her husband and 15-year-old son — and has mastered how to sleep on a plane, what to wear on long flights … Read more

Scientists surprised to discover ‘simple, enjoyable way’ to lower diabetes risk

Scientists surprised to discover ‘simple, enjoyable way’ to lower diabetes risk

An apple a day keeps the doctor away, but a tropical twist might be what you need to lower your diabetes risk. New research suggests that eating about 100 calories worth of mango per day could help lower insulin levels and boost insulin sensitivity in overweight or obese adults with chronic low-grade inflammation. “Our study … Read more

‘Gladiator II’ review: A fantastic Denzel Washington steals this enjoyable enough sequel

‘Gladiator II’ review: A fantastic Denzel Washington steals this enjoyable enough sequel

movie review GLADIATOR II Running time: 148 minutes. Rated R (strong bloody violence). In theaters Nov. 22. Ridley Scott has probably been feeling a lot like a gladiator lately, fending off menacing movie critics from his high-profile duds. The director’s wretched “House of Gucci” was devoured by lions; the gauche “Napoleon” decapitated. And “The Last … Read more