Matt Villano

Healdsburg

He/him/el. Father. Writer. Anti-racist. Feminist. Decent, ethical human. Grammar nerd. Runner. #Vegas pro. Yankees fan. Only child. ENFJA. BLM. Views mine.

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Articles

Ziggy Marley to play Bloodroot Ramble in Healdsburg

1 week ago | pressdemocrat.com | Matt Villano

Bloodroot Ramble is a homegrown music and wine festival in Healdsburg. All proceeds from the entire weekend will go to helping fight gun violence, through our partnership with GIFFORDS, an organization dedicated to saving lives from gun violence. Together we inspire the courage of people from all walks of life to make America safer. When: Saturday, June 7Price: Tickets range from $71-$410.
Beauty-product chemists are using AI to test their ideas

1 week ago | businessinsider.com | Julia Naftulin |Matt Villano |Henry Blodget

Cosmetic chemistry, or the science of making beauty products, is a complex process that requires understanding how ingredients interact with each other and with the skin.
Superman helps Windsor boy navigate autism challenges

1 week ago | pressdemocrat.com | Matt Villano

Dogs are often considered best friends to humans big and small. For 6-year-old Calvin Zweig, one Black Labrador has been all that and more, helping the Windsor resident manage some of the ways autism impacts his life. Fittingly, the dog’s name is Superman. When Calvin is overwhelmed by social situations, Superman provides distraction and comfort. When Calvin is in the middle of what appears to outsiders as a tantrum, Superman can provide pressure, a wet nose, or a calming lick.
Las Vegas is always on

2 weeks ago | travelzoo.com | Matt Villano

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Neon Raspberry Art House in Occidental wants everyone to feel welcome

2 weeks ago | pressdemocrat.com | Matt Villano

Neon Raspberry Art House’s gallery shows the work of emerging LGBTQIA+ BIPOC artists. The shop features vintage and independent designers who make clothing, housewares and specialty gifts. The space also hosts workshops, readings and art parties. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday-Monday. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursdays (starting June 5 until the end of the local farmers).
The Double-Edged Sword of Cortisol: When Stress Hurts - and When It Helps

3 weeks ago | beingpatient.com | Matt Villano

Neuroscientist Dr. Elizabeth Goldfarb dishes about cortisol, a hormone associated with stress, and how it influences memory. Stress is an unavoidable part of life, and with it comes cortisol — a hormone often vilified as a driver of anxiety, sleep disruption, and other health problems. But cortisol is more than just a “stress hormone.” In the right amounts and at the right times, it can actually help the brain encode certain memories more vividly.
Exploring night photography on the Sonoma Coast

3 weeks ago | pressdemocrat.com | Matt Villano

Most people love the 55-mile-long Sonoma County coast for its pristine beaches, amazing wildlife, accessible hiking trails and quaint towns. Night photographers and astrophotographers — intrepid folks who take pictures of celestial objects such as stars, planets, galaxies and nebulae — love it for an entirely different reason: It’s really, really dark.
Mastercard Uses AI to Detect Credit Card Fraud and Protect Consumers

3 weeks ago | businessinsider.com | Julia Naftulin |Matt Villano |Henry Blodget

When the text message came in, Kim Dow's heart sank. "Hi," it read. "Did you just make this purchase with your REI Co-op Mastercard?"The message went on to share the last four digits of Dow's card number and a purchase for $88.69 worth of Alaska Airlines miles, which Dow says she did not make. She texted back "no." Within seconds, Mastercard's fraud department disputed the charge and removed it from Dow's active statement.
An AI 'deckhand' could make crab fishing less labor-intensive

1 month ago | businessinsider.com | Julia Naftulin |Matt Villano |Henry Blodget

Jason Henry for BI 2025-05-08T14:03:49Z Facebook Email X LinkedIn Copy link An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link Save Saved Read in app This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? . Crab fishing is a laborious job that involves measuring and sorting crabs and recording data.
How Much Screen Time Is Too Much? The First MRI Study of Kids' Brains and Digital Media Use

1 month ago | beingpatient.com | Matt Villano

Pediatrician and brain researcher Dr. John Hutton discusses the impact of screen time on children's brains. Screens are everywhere in modern society. The smartphones we carry in our pockets. Our laptop computers. Televisions. Car dashboards. Even many grocery stores now have them at self-checkout. And research shows the average American gets hours of screen time every day. There’s no question all these screens are affecting our brains. The only question is how.