By Madeline Edwards, WDTV Investigators were offering $5,000 to anyone that can give information that leads to the arrest of an arsonist that allegedly burned down a vacant home in the town of Belington on September 19. Barbour County 911 received a call early in the morning on … [Read more...]
LIFE’S SIMPLE 7 – #7 HOW TO QUIT TOBACCO
How to Quit Tobacco Educate Yourself The first step to quitting smoking, vaping and using tobacco is to understand the risks and health effects for you and your family. Smoking is the most preventable cause of death in the U.S. It's linked to about one third of all deaths … [Read more...]
LIFE’S SIMPLE 7 – #6 MANAGE WEIGHT
How to Manage Weight Keep Track Understanding how many calories you take in and your activity level can help you identify changes you want to make. To lose weight, you need to burn more calories than you eat. Reduce Calories In: Keeping track of what and how much you’re … [Read more...]
LIFE’S SIMPLE 7 – #5 EAT BETTER
How to Eat Better Create a Healthy Dietary Pattern Make smart choices and swaps to build an overall healthy eating style. Watch calories and eat smaller portions. ENJOY: vegetables, fruits, whole grains, beans, legumes, nuts, plant-based proteins, lean animal proteins, … [Read more...]
LIFE’S SIMPLE 7 – #4 STAY ACTIVE – MOVE MORE
How to be More Active Move More Adults should get a weekly total of at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity 0R 75 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity or a combination of both, spread throughout the week. Be Strong: Include muscle-strengthening activity (like … [Read more...]
LIFE’S SIMPLE 7 – # 3 BLOOD SUGAR
How to Manage Blood Sugar Understand Blood Glucose The first step to managing your blood sugar is to understand what makes blood sugar levels rise. heart.org/Diabetes Glucose: The carbohydrates and sugars in what you eat and drink turns into glucose (sugar) in the stomach … [Read more...]
LIFE’S SIMPLE 7 – #2 – CHOLESTEROL
How To Control Cholesterol Understand Cholesterol Cholesterol is a fat-like substance that comes from two sources: food and body. It is found in foods from animal sources only. It travels in the body by lipoproteins (LDL and HDL) HDL = GOOD: High-density lipoprotein is … [Read more...]
Brothers & Sisters: If you were not able to watch 60 Minutes last night, please check these links-60 MINUTES did a very comprehensive story with interviews from many of the FDNY Chiefs who survived, about the so many who did not: PART !: … [Read more...]
LIFE’S SIMPLE 7 – # 1 – BLOOD PRESSURE
How to Manage Blood Pressure Understand Readings The first step to managing blood pressure is to understand what the levels mean and what is considered normal, elevated, high blood pressure (hypertension) and hypertensive crisis. heart.org/BPlevels Blood pressure is … [Read more...]
HEART DISEASE COMMON AMONG FIREFIGHTERS WHO DIE OF CARDIAC ARREST
The majority of firefighters who died from cardiac arrest had autopsy confirmed evidence of coronary artery disease, or narrowing of the arteries, and structural abnormalities, including an enlarged heart and increased wall thickness of the primary chamber for pumping blood, or … [Read more...]