Bariatric surgery may be the solution to a constant struggle with weight
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For many, being overweight is a lifelong struggle. It’s evident in the statistics: The prevalence of obesity has risen dramatically over the past 20 years, and more people experience the health effects of obesity than any other disease.
Obesity is a complex medical condition in which excess body fat has accumulated to the extent that it may have an adverse effect on health. It’s typically defined as having a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or greater and is associated with the leading causes of death, including diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and some types of cancer. In addition to physical health issues, obesity also impacts mental and emotional health. If you’ve struggled to lose weight in the past, you know how frustrating and stressful the process can be.
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Feeding our Frontline Educators spreads joy around Michigan
Updated May 06, 2021;
Posted May 06, 2021
MLive partnered with the University of Michigan Credit Union and Pro-Tech Heating and Cooling to bring gift cards from some of Michigan s Best restaurants to our front line educators in honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, which runs May 3-7 2021.MLive.com
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In honor of Teacher Appreciation Day, which is the week of May 3 through May 7 this year, MLive, along with two generous sponsors, provided gift cards to Michigan educators from some of Michigan’s Best restaurants.
“UMCU is proud to sponsor Feeding the Frontline Educators, an event dedicated to supplying meals to our local frontline teachers,” said Julie Wigley, University of Michigan Credit Union, Vice President of Brand and Community Development. “As a credit union focused on financial education and community involvement, we recognize the indelible impact all teachers and educators alike make in our
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Port Huron Odyssey House and Port Huron Police Department are trying to break the cycle of substance use disorder by responding to people s homes after an overdose.
The two agencies launched the Mobile Overdose Response Team on April 20 in an effort to prevent overdoses and introduce people to recovery.
How does the program work?
The response team is provided information following the department s response to an overdose and attempt to make contact with the person on either a Tuesday or Thursday, said Duane Hunger, the community service officer.
The team, consists of either Hunger or Officer Matt Finnie, and one of two Odyssey House recovery coaches.
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