This was a great article in Fire Engineering by Jamie Webb in 2019 By Jamie Webb The first call came out just as the morning coffee was brewing and the day hasn’t let up yet. You and your crew have responded to a motor vehicle collision (MVC) with entrapment, given a … [Read more...]
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...]