Author of the article: Cory Smith
Publishing date: Jun 04, 2021 • 1 hour ago • 2 minute read • Several firefighters combining for more than 220 years volunteering for the St. Marys department have earned Fire Service Exemplary Medals and Fire Services Long Service Medals. Front row from left: Firefighter Mark McEwan, Lt. Phil West, firefighter (retired) Todd Thibodeau. Back row from left: Deputy fire Chief Brent Dundas, Capt. Dale Robinson, Capt. Kevin Edwards, firefighter Jeff Sass, firefighter Rick Martin. Absent: Capt. Ryan Taylor. Photo by Submitted
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Several firefighters combining for more than 220 years volunteering for the St. Marys department have earned the Fire Service Exemplary Medals and Fire Services Long Service Medals.
CASES of diabetes in Dorset have soared, figures show - with obesity being the greatest risk of people developing the condition. Statistics from charity New Diabetes UK show diagnoses of the metabolic disease, a serious condition where blood glucose levels are too high, has increased in Dorset by nearly 2,000 - from 44,177 to 45,992 since last year. The charity’s figures show that over 4.9 million people are currently living with diabetes in the UK, with 90 per cent of those with type 2. However, research has shown that for some people, combined lifestyle interventions - including diet, physical activity and sustained weight loss - can be effective in reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes by about 50 per cent.
CASES of diabetes in Dorset have soared, figures show - with obesity being the greatest risk of people developing the condition. Statistics from charity New Diabetes UK show diagnoses of the metabolic disease, a serious condition where blood glucose levels are too high, has increased in Dorset by nearly 2,000 - from 44,177 to 45,992 since last year. The charity’s figures show that over 4.9 million people are currently living with diabetes in the UK, with 90 per cent of those with type 2. However, research has shown that for some people, combined lifestyle interventions - including diet, physical activity and sustained weight loss - can be effective in reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes by about 50 per cent.
Here are some upcoming projects from community group IMO. As part of the Mental Health Awareness Week 2021, Blackburn based IMO have announced face to face delivery to their Young Minds project. The aim of the project is to support the health and wellbeing of young people aged 11-13. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a huge impact on the mental health of young people leaving many feeling anxious, nervous and worried about the future. The project will educate the young people to be resilient and more aware of themselves and their surroundings. It will allow them to discuss their opinions and feelings in a non-judgmental and open environment, where they can feel safe and talk openly.