Once thought to be an unhealthy experience, researchers now know that feelings of nostalgia can promote greater social connectedness and a deeper sense of meaning and purpose.
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Bill to Repeal Hair Braiders’ Licensing Requirements in Illinois Stalled
The Hair Braiding Opportunity Act, which would have repealed licensing requirements for hair braiders in Illinois, died in the final stretch of the legislative session after opponents voiced concerns about the potential impact on health, safety and equity for the profession.
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Equity and Transformation to host Juneteenth Celebration and Ribbon Cutting for New Community Garden in Joliet
Equity and Transformation is hosting a Juneteenth celebration at their newly established community garden and wellness center in Joliet, IL, to promote food security, healing, and collective care, and to honor the history of Black farmers and liberation.
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A brief history of black names, from Perlie to Latasha
A scholar disproves the long-held assumption that black names are a recent phenomenon.
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Sleep loss rewires the brain for cravings and weight gain – a neurologist explains the science behind the cycle
Even one night of inadequate sleep can shift your hunger into overdrive, setting off a chain reaction in the brain. But one or two nights of solid sleep can help reset metabolism.
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Will AI take your job? The answer could hinge on the 4 S’s of the technology’s advantages over humans
AI’s advantage over humans comes down to 4 dimensions: speed, scale, scope and sophistication. Whether AI can replace you depends on how much one or more of the S’s matter in what you do.
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How do painkillers actually kill pain? From ibuprofen to fentanyl, it’s about meeting the pain where it’s at
Different painkillers provide relief in different ways. The most effective medication is the one that best targets the type of pain you’re experiencing with minimal side effects.
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Older adults with dementia misjudge their financial skills – which may make them more vulnerable to fraud, new research finds
Older adults are generally good at judging their capacity for handling their finances, but
cognitive impairment degrades that skill. Proactive planning can help protect them from fraud.
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No Kings Rally
No Kings Rally at 10 AM to 1PM on North Larkin Avenue and West Jefferson Street Joliet, IL
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Joliet residents say ‘Enough is Enough’ in opposition to Nicor proposed rate hike
Residents in Joliet are speaking out against Nicor Gas’ proposed $308.6 million rate hike, which would result in a 9% increase in gas bills, with consumer advocates arguing the increase is unjust and more than double what the company can justify under the law.
