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I’m a Ward 6 resident and a leader with Southside Together Organizing for Power, a community organization that speaks to Southside residents about the mental health crisis and fights for the city to reopen free mental health clinics.In a June 12 op-ed (“If my brother Leon had gotten the mental health care he needed, he would have lived longer”), Mayor Brandon Johnson outlined his commitment to public mental health care and his plans to rebuild and expand services, including reopening the shuttered Roseland clinic.I know firsthand how important accessible, quality public mental health care is because I was helped myself…

PORT HURON — Mid-City Nutrition is one step closer to opening its new building with the installation of new kitchen equipment that will help keep up with increased demand at the soup kitchen.The nonprofit received much-needed kitchen equipment and other facilities over a three-day period last week.Sarah Jones, executive director of Mid-City Nutrition, said having the equipment there will help speed up construction on the building, so the epoxy flooring and remaining work inside can be completed.”We’re trying to create as nice a space as possible where people can come get their food and socialize,” Jones said.A soup kettle is…

In preclinical trials, the small molecule effectively regenerated neurons, reduced inflammation, and improved memory, speed, coordination, grip strength, and more. The findings could have major implications for aging and associated diseases.To investigate, scientists at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center focused on telomerase reverse transcriptase (TERT), an enzyme known to help synthesize and lengthen telomeres, the protective caps at the ends of chromosomes that help cells divide. Levels of TERT decline with age.Without sufficient levels of TERT, telomeres can shorten or become severely altered, leading to a process of continuous DNA damage and causing cells to release inflammatory…

I’ve always had a baby face. In my teens and early twenties, I just wanted to look grown up. But now in my mid-40s, all I want to hear is, “Wow, I thought I was younger!” Though I’m genetically blessed with youthful skin, I’m still always on the lookout for products that help me keep the fountain of youth flowing for as long as possible. That’s where CoverGirl Simply Ageless Anti-Aging Foundation Primer comes in. I rarely wear foundation, but I actually love a good foundation primer. They’re a great base for your skincare and have a great blurring effect.…

The so-called Ozempic revolution has wiped billions of dollars off the market capitalization of food and beverage companies, but the arrival of the new weight-loss drug is giving a boost to at least one product line that had been struggling with demand: yogurt. France’s Danone says demand for its high-protein, low-calorie yogurt is soaring in the U.S., in part because of the obesity treatment epidemic, and U.S. regulators are helping by promoting the product, saying two servings a week can reduce the risk of diabetes. “We have a very large selection of protein yogurts that sell out quickly,” Deputy Chief…

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Garima Johar Has been updated: June 24, 2024Bollywood actress Neena Gupta is known for sharing homemade recipes, food snippets and her gastronomic adventures. Recently, she posted a video on her Instagram account on how to make Vada Pav with her special lefsun chutney. Neena Gupta is the epitome of courage and humility. Though she’s been away from Indian cinema for decades, she’s never lost her feet on the ground. Whether it’s cooking for her daughter Masaba Gupta or sharing her home-cooking recipes in a feature-length video, this Bollywood actress never forgets her roots.Fans love her originality, her unapologetic confidence, and…

As the cosmetics industry struggles to adapt to the European Union’s crackdown on the use of the vitamin A derivative retinol in cosmetics, one beauty industry insider is quietly confident that it can thrive despite the changes. For those who don’t know, the EU has limited the maximum concentration of retinol used in skin care to 0.3% in facial products and 0.05% in body lotions to address the possibility of consumers consuming too much Vitamin A. From 1 November 2025, no new retinol products will be able to enter the EU market unless they comply with…

Kagunde and his team at CHOP are currently working with Girard College, a preparatory school in the Sharswood area, to provide clinical services to students in grades 1 through 12. Similar partnerships with other local schools are in the works. “But in a situation where there’s a shortage of child psychiatrists, I think having a family doctor is really important to eliminate stigma and improve access to care,” Kagande said. Still, Kagande said those grim figures will likely remain virtually unchanged unless universities encourage more medical students to take on the extra requirements — often tuition fees — required to…

Exercise and a healthy diet are key to getting a leaner body, so make sure you’re getting these seven essential nutrients to help you lose weight and stay healthy. Nutrients are the building blocks of a healthy body and play a vital role in our overall health. If you are trying to lose weight, nutrients are even more important. We often hear about certain foods that will help you lose weight, but it is essential to understand the key nutrients that can help. Fiber, protein, and antioxidants are the most important nutrients for weight loss. Not only do these nutrients…