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“ There is evidence that green tea and chamomile tea can help strengthen HEALTHY LIFESTYLE
the immune system. Even if the effect is minimal, you can't go wrong, since
both are loaded with powerful antioxidants unique to each tea.

Belly fat in men: Why weight loss matters

If you're carrying a few extra Getting older plays a role too. Determining your belly size such as fish and low-fat dairy
pounds, you're not alone. But As you age, you lose muscle — So how do you know if you have products. Limit saturated fat,
carrying extra weight — especially especially if you're not physically too much belly fat? Measure your found in meat and high-fat
belly fat — can be risky. active. Loss of muscle mass waist: dairy products, such as
decreases how quickly your body • Stand and place a tape measure cheese and butter.
Belly fat is a more dangerous uses calories, which can make it around your bare stomach, just Also limit processed meats.
fat more challenging to maintain a above your hipbone.
The trouble with belly fat is that healthy weight. • Pull the tape measure until it fits
it's not limited to the extra layer According to the 2015-2020 snugly around you, but doesn't
of padding located just below the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, push into your skin. Make sure Visceral fat
skin (subcutaneous fat). It also men in their 50s need about 200 the tape measure is level all the
includes visceral fat — which lies fewer calories daily than they do way around. Subcutaneous fat
deep inside your abdomen, in their 30s due to this muscle • Relax, exhale and measure your
surrounding your internal organs. loss. waist, resisting the urge to suck in
Regardless of your overall weight, Your genes also can contribute to your stomach. Choose moderate
having a large amount of belly fat your chances of being overweight For men, a waist measurement of amounts of
increases your risk of: or obese, as well as play a role in more than 40 inches (102 monounsaturated and
• Cardiovascular disease where you store fat. However, centimeters) indicates an polyunsaturated fats —
• Insulin resistance and type 2 balancing the calories you unhealthy concentration of belly found in fish, nuts and
diabetes consume with activity can help fat and a greater risk of health certain vegetable oils — instead.
• Colorectal cancer prevent weight gain, despite your problems. • Keep portion sizes in check.
• Sleep apnea age and genetics. Even when you're making healthy
• Premature death from any cause Losing weight and exercising choices, calories add up. At home,
• High blood pressure Alcohol's calories contribute to will shrink your middle slim down your portion sizes. In running, for at least 75 minutes a
beer belly You can tone abdominal muscles restaurants, share meals — or eat week.
Age and genetics may Because alcohol contains calories, with crunches or other targeted half your meal and take the rest In addition, strength training
contribute to gaining belly fat drinking too much alcohol of any abdominal exercises, but just home. exercises are recommended at
Your weight is largely determined kind can increase belly fat, thus a doing these exercises won't get rid • Replace sugary beverages. least twice a week. If you want to
by three main factors: beer belly If you drink alcohol, do of belly fat. However, visceral fat Drink water or beverages with lose weight or meet specific
• How many calories you consume so only in moderation. responds to the same diet and artificial sweetener instead. fitness goals, you might need to
during the day For men age 65 and younger, exercise strategies that can help • Include physical activity in exercise more.
• How many calories you burn off moderation means up to two you shed excess pounds and lower your daily routine. For most Losing belly fat takes effort and
through daily exercise drinks a day. For men older than your total body fat. To battle the healthy adults, the Department of patience. To lose excess fat and
• Your age age 65, it means up to one drink a bulge: Health and Human Services keep it from coming back, aim for
If you eat too much and exercise day. The less you drink, the fewer • Eat a healthy diet. Focus on recommends moderate aerobic slow and steady weight loss.
too little, you're likely to pack on calories you'll consume and the plant-based foods, such as fruits, activity, such as brisk walking, for Consult your doctor for help
excess pounds — including belly less likely you'll be to gain belly vegetables and whole grains. at least 150 minutes a week or getting started and staying on
fat. fat. Choose lean sources of protein vigorous aerobic activity, such as track. -Mayo Clinic

Automated Project ECONOLINE disrupts fentanyl
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enforcement In our continued dedication to the Durham
Region Opioid Response Plan related to a
coming soon significant increase in opioid-related deaths
within the community, the DRPS Drug
Enforcement Unit led numerous
to Ajax investigations into fentanyl traffickers
in areas impacted by the opioid crisis.
Project ECONOLINE was a five-month
drug investigation led by Drug
Enforcement Unit with the assistance of
the Gun and Gang Enforcement Unit,
To improve safety, enforce speed limits and reduce Tactical Support Unit and the East Division Community
collisions, the Town is introducing a new Automated Response team. The team executed 28 search warrants within the
Speed Enforcement (ASE) program in designated GTA, arrested 44 individuals and laid a total of 295 Criminal
community safety zones (CSZ). Code and Controlled Drug and Substance Act charges. During
To educate residents on the new initiative, the the duration of the investigation, investigators seized 5.8
Town’s Transportation Services team are hosting a that will take a photo of a vehicle’s license plate that is kilograms of fentanyl, 4.2 kilograms of cocaine, 205 grams
virtual open house on November 30 at 7 p.m. moving faster than the regulated speed limit. As methamphetamine, 3,000 oxycodone pills, 30 kilograms of illicit
To learn more and register, please visit ajax.ca/ase. drivers, we must obey speed limits, slow down and be cannabis and a quantity of hydromorphone, GHB, MDMA with
The program is part of Durham Region’s Vision Zero aware of our surroundings, keeping our roads safe is an approximate street value of $2.5 million. Police also seized
strategy, and will see ASE cameras deployed and all of our responsibility,” he continued. eight handguns and over $300,000 in cash.
rotated through the Town’s 12 community safety Another member of council, Regional Councillor Project ECONOLINE has made a significant impact on the
zones. Marilyn Crawford, Ward 1, said, “This speed availability of fentanyl in areas experiencing high overdose rates.
The first three locations scheduled for ASE camera enforcement measure in combination with radar These investigations into drug-trafficking and the arrests of those
deployment are: message boards, ongoing public engagement, traffic responsible have disrupted multiple smaller trafficking cells and
• Delaney Drive – between Church Street and engineering improvements and additional police deterred traffickers from dealing drugs within the Region of
Ravenscroft Road enforcement are designed to encourage a change in Durham. Through funding provided by the Ontario Government,
• Williamson Drive E – between Warner Drive and driver behaviour and improve safety in our Criminal Intelligence Service Ontario (CISO) supported the
Audley Road community safety zones, where we see a higher DRPS investigation. The funding provided by the CISO
• Magill Drive – between Westney Road and Coles numbers of vulnerable road users. As a proud demonstrates DRPS commitment to community safety.
Avenue member of the Region’s Vision Zero committee, I am The DRPS would like to thank the members of the investigative
As per provincial requirements, Municipal Speed regularly updated on the success of ASE programs team for their dedication and perseverance, our law enforcement
Enforcement – Coming Soon signs have been changing driver behavior across the region.” partners, CISO and all of the other law enforcement agencies that
installed at the three locations 90 days prior to The Town of Ajax ASE program will be deployed on provided assistance during this investigation.
camera deployment. Town Roads in designated community safety zones. Anyone with new information about this investigation can call
Mayor Shaun Collier stated that community and Durham Region also currently operates an ASE the DRPS Drug Enforcement Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5801.
road safety is a key priority of Ajax Council. program on Regional Roads within the Town of Ajax. Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime
“Automated Speed Enforcement is a modern For more information on the Region’s ASE program Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at
enforcement tool being deployed that is proven to visit durham.ca/ase. Residents can contact www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca
improve safety and enforce speed limits. The Town’s aseprogram@ajax.ca with any questions regarding
ASE program includes the use of mobile cameras the program.