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Foods That Fight Stress
Stressful events—and they don’t even have to be big, just the daily hassles of life—cause our cortisol levels to rise. Cortisol causes food cravings, and in women those cravings tend… Read more
Sitting is Bad for Your Brain, Not Just Your Metabolism or Heart
Sitting too much is linked to changes in a section of the brain that is critical for memory, according to a preliminary study by UCLA researchers of middle-aged and older… Read more
Medical Corner: De-Stress
By: Ashmar Mandou Stress does not have to ruin your life or your health. Constant stress, which comes in many forms, such as daily traffic, unhappy marriage, or heavy workload,… Read more
IDPH Receives Massive Donation for Synthetic Cannabinoids Treatment
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has been working with the Bausch Foundation, the independent charitable organization of Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. (Valeant) to secure a donation of nearly… Read more
Alcohol Awareness Month
As spring swings into gear, pivotal moments in adolescent life come into view: prom, graduation, and maybe even a college acceptance letter. It’s a time to celebrate past success and… Read more
NLEI Launches Energia Project
NLEI recently announced the launch of the NLEI ENERGIA Project. ENERGIA means energy in Spanish, a new project made possible through the Future Energy Jobs Act (FEJA). ENERGIA aims to… Read more
Congressional Art Competition
Each spring the Members of the U.S. House of Representatives sponsor a nation-wide high school art competition. The Congressional Art Competition is open to all high school students in the… Read more
City Colleges Announces Record Number
City Colleges of Chicago Chancellor Juan Salgado on Wednesday announced that City Colleges graduates are transferring to four-year colleges and universities in record numbers. The number of graduates transferring annually… Read more
Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas to Deliver Tax Savings to Customers
Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas will pass along savings from the federal tax law changes to Illinois customers beginning in May. Approximately $26 million in savings will be delivered… Read more
Paving Season Underway
The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) and the Department of Water Management (DWM) officially kicked off the 2018 paving season in Chicago. The City has identified the first 200 of… Read more
