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Applebee’s and IHOP combo locations are coming to your town

Dine Brands is betting that putting breakfast and dinner under one roof generates up to 2.5 times more revenue than either brand alone, and early results are making the case hard to argue with. Dine Brands Global owns two of the most recognizable names in American casual dining. For most of the company's history,…

ByGesi LloydMay 10, 20260Comments

Advice

When grief does not take the day off on Mother’s Day

For millions of people, Mother's Day is not a celebration. It is a reminder of someone gone, and grief expert Simone Burke-Cousins says there is a better way to move through it. Every year, Mother's Day arrives wrapped in flowers and brunch reservations and social media posts that make the day look uncomplicated. For…

ByGesi LloydMay 10, 20260Comments

Fashion

Ivy Coco Maurice’s inspiring journey through family and fashion

In a fashion world that often prizes novelty over depth, Ivy Coco Maurice is doing something rarer building a career that reaches backward through time just as deliberately as it looks forward. The stylist, best known for her work with her mother, acclaimed actress Sheryl Lee Ralph, is guided by something most in the industry…

ByDorcas OnasaMay 10, 20260Comments

Food & Drink

From chips to chocolate: 7 brands face salmonella recall

A ripple effect from a single recalled dairy ingredient has now touched seven food brands across the country, prompting a wave of product pulls that spans everything from chocolate drink mixes to pork rinds. Consumers are being urged to check their pantries and avoid eating any of the affected items. How the recall started The…

ByDorcas OnasaMay 10, 20260Comments

Astrology

What the stars reveal for your career on May 10

The stars are speaking clearly today, and if you have been waiting for a sign about your career, your workplace relationships, or your next professional move, May 10 might just be the day you have been holding out for. Here is what every sign needs to know before clocking in. From Aries to Pisces, the…

ByDorcas OnasaMay 10, 20260Comments

Self

Feeling overwhelmed? 10 signs you’re still incredibly resilient

Most people picture resilience as a kind of unshakable toughness the ability to push through anything without missing a beat. But mental health professionals say that image misses the point almost entirely. Resilience is less about being impervious to difficulty and more about psychological flexibility the ability to keep moving forward even when something feels…

ByDorcas OnasaMay 10, 20260Comments

Fitness

Can’t do jumping jacks? Try these 4 effective moves

Getting enough cardio each week matters more than most people realize. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that adults get at least 150 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity every week. But for anyone managing joint pain, recovering from an injury, or dealing with mobility limitations, high impact moves like jumping jacks can…

ByDorcas OnasaMay 10, 20260Comments

Health

Is sparkling water secretly hurting your digestion?

Most people think about what is on their plate when it comes to digestion, but what is in their glass matters just as much. After a meal, the stomach begins breaking food down into a soft, semi-liquid substance before it moves into the small intestine, where digestive enzymes take over and nutrients are absorbed. What…

ByDorcas OnasaMay 9, 20260Comments

Fitness

The 1 strength trick that powerfully builds muscle faster

There is a counterintuitive truth at the heart of strength training: moving more slowly often produces better results. The technique is called tempo training, and it works by controlling the speed of each phase of a movement to increase the amount of time a muscle spends working during a single rep. Steven Chung, a physical…

ByDorcas OnasaMay 9, 20260Comments

Parenthood

The honest truth about pool water and your child’s skin health

Every summer, the same argument makes its rounds among parents: if the kids spent two hours splashing around in the pool, does that count as a bath? It is a reasonable question, especially on long, exhausting days when bedtime cannot come fast enough. Pool water is water, after all and the kids certainly look cleaner…

ByDorcas OnasaMay 9, 20260Comments

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Applebee’s and IHOP combo locations are coming to your town

When grief does not take the day off on Mother’s Day

Ivy Coco Maurice’s inspiring journey through family and fashion

From chips to chocolate: 7 brands face salmonella recall

What the stars reveal for your career on May 10

Feeling overwhelmed? 10 signs you’re still incredibly resilient

Can’t do jumping jacks? Try these 4 effective moves

Is sparkling water secretly hurting your digestion?

The 1 strength trick that powerfully builds muscle faster

The honest truth about pool water and your child’s skin health

What couples therapy can teach us about love

Can tattoo removal change the look of dark skin?

Jennifer Hudson steps behind the curtain for a full circle moment