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RENSSELAER — Rensselaer’s water department will soon begin the process of updating over 350 meters as part of its Water Meter Advanced Metering Infrastructure program.
RENSSELAER — The 50th annual Little Cousin Jasper Festival is still six months away, but festival coordinator Pat Fox and members of the LCJ committee addressed the Rensselaer City Council Monday on ways to prepare for the event.
NEWTON COUNTY — The Indiana Department of Transportation has announced State Road 114 will close between County Road 200 E and State Road 55 on or after Thursday, March 28 through mid-June for resurfacing.
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Right Now
- Humidity: 94%
- Feels Like: 34°
- Heat Index: 38°
- Wind: 5 mph
- Wind Chill: 34°
- UV Index: 5 Moderate
- Sunrise: 06:36:17 AM
- Sunset: 07:10:50 PM
- Dew Point: 36°
- Visibility: 10 mi
Today
A shower is possible early. Partly cloudy skies this morning will become overcast during the afternoon. High 63F. Winds ESE at 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Cloudy with periods of rain. Thunder possible. Low 52F. Winds SSE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 90%.
Tomorrow
Mostly cloudy with scattered thunderstorms mainly in the morning. High 64F. Winds W at 15 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Chance of Rain: 15%
Sunrise: 06:36:17 AM
Sunset: 07:10:50 PM
Humidity: 63%
Wind: ESE @ 7 mph
UV Index: 5 Moderate
Friday Night
Cloudy with periods of rain. Thunder possible. Low 52F. Winds SSE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 90%.
Chance of Rain: 44%
Sunrise: 06:34:37 AM
Sunset: 07:11:53 PM
Humidity: 74%
Wind: W @ 18 mph
UV Index: 5 Moderate
Saturday Night
Cloudy. Low 37F. Winds NE at 10 to 15 mph.
Chance of Rain: 63%
Sunrise: 06:32:58 AM
Sunset: 07:12:56 PM
Humidity: 77%
Wind: ESE @ 12 mph
UV Index: 3 Moderate
Sunday Night
Thunderstorms in the evening, then cloudy with rain likely overnight. Low around 45F. Winds ENE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 80%.
Chance of Rain: 94%
Sunrise: 06:31:19 AM
Sunset: 07:13:59 PM
Humidity: 90%
Wind: E @ 14 mph
UV Index: 3 Moderate
Monday Night
Rain. Low 44F. Winds ENE at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 90%. Rainfall near a half an inch.
Chance of Rain: 72%
Sunrise: 06:29:40 AM
Sunset: 07:15:02 PM
Humidity: 78%
Wind: N @ 17 mph
UV Index: 3 Moderate
Tuesday Night
Rain showers early mixing with snow showers late. Low 32F. Winds NW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of precip 50%.
Chance of Rain: 44%
Sunrise: 06:28:01 AM
Sunset: 07:16:05 PM
Humidity: 74%
Wind: NW @ 20 mph
UV Index: 4 Moderate
Wednesday Night
Becoming partly cloudy later with any flurries or snow showers ending by midnight. Low 29F. Winds NW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of snow 30%.
Chance of Rain: 5%
Sunrise: 06:26:23 AM
Sunset: 07:17:08 PM
Humidity: 61%
Wind: NW @ 15 mph
UV Index: 6 High
Thursday Night
A few clouds. Low around 35F. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph.
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JASPER COUNTY — A Wheatfield man has been arrested for possession of a narcotic drug after he was found unconscious with a needle in his lap on March 8.
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WOLCOTT — Tri-County Allista Taulman has decided to further her basketball career at Anderson University.
Kankakee Valley’s Lilly Toppen earned a spot on the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference’s all-freshmen women’s basketball team for her consistent performance as a first-year player at H…
PORTAGE — Ella Carden is officially among the elite jumpers in the state.
WHEATFIELD — Kankakee Valley senior Eli Deardorff has been selected to play in the 58th annual Indiana Football Coaches Association’s North/South All-Star Football Game in Indianapolis this July.
INDIANAPOLIS — Gus Korniak is a state champion.
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In this article, Dr. Puja Uppal, Family Medicine, shares her expert insights of the findings and provides Indiana residents with evidence-based recommendations for protecting their health.Introduction: Why This Matters to YouNew research shows a surprising twist: smoking may actually lead to weight gain and an increase in unhealthy belly fat.What This Means for Your Health"...this study and its findings show that smoking leads to unhealthy weight gain. You don't need more evidence, it's time to quit now!" Dr. Puja Uppal, Family MedicineDoctor's Expert Insights about Smoking Cessation and Your Health in IndianaKnow this: "Quitting smoking makes many people worry about weight gain. But, this new research is showing us that long-term smoking can actually pack on the pounds. Especially around your middle. Smoking changes your fat distribution and leads to an accumulation of visceral fat—deep abdominal fat that's been linked with severe health risks such as heart disease, diabetes, and other metabolic disorders. Did you know that smoking before pregnancy can be harmful as well?Actionable Steps: What You Can Do NextHave a smoking cessation visit with your doctor and figure out the root causes of your smoking. It could be undiagnosed ADHD, anxiety, and more.If you've been smoking for a long time, you may qualify for a low dose CT-Scan through your insurance in Indiana. Have that conversation.Nicotine patches, medicines, and CBT solutions exist to help you stop smoking.Keep in mind: Vaping is not the solution.1-800-QUIT-NOW is a telephone and text-based service to help you quit smoking.Most insurances in Indiana cover smoking cessation treatments." Dr. Shelandra Bell, Family Medicine. Health News Today: Long-term smoking can lead to more fat around your belly and other internal organs.The Science Made Simple: Key Findings and What They Mean for Indiana ResidentsTypes of Fat Affected by SmokingThe study concludes that smoking initiation and lifetime smoking may causally increase abdominal obesity and increase visceral adipose tissue.Types of Fat Affected by SmokingPeople who start smoking and continue smoking throughout their life are more likely to see a bigger increase in visceral adipose tissue (VAT), compared to two other types of fat: abdominal subcutaneous adipose tissue (ASAT) and gluteofemoral subcutaneous adipose tissue (GSAT).Visceral Adipose Tissue (VAT): Fat that wraps around internal organs.Abdominal Subcutaneous Adipose Tissue (ASAT): Fat found under the skin in the belly area.Gluteofemoral Subcutaneous Adipose Tissue (GSAT): Fat found under the skin in the hip and thigh areas.Waist Circumference and SmokingThe study found evidence of a positive causal effect of smoking initiation and lifetime smoking on waist circumference (WC) and WC adjusted for BMI.Smoking Initiation and Duration Matter More Than HeavinessIn other words, just starting to smoke and continuing to smoke over time seems to cause more abdominal fat gain-- regardless of whether the person is a light or heavy smoker.This goes against some earlier research that has suggested that the number of cigarettes smoked daily (smoking heaviness) was the main factor in increasing abdominal obesity.Instead, this study points to smoking initiation and the length of time someone has been smoking as the key drivers of greater belly fat accumulation.So, in terms of the relationship between smoking and abdominal fat--it appears to matter more whether and for how long a person smokes.Smoking Heaviness is Not a Significant FactorThe study did not find evidence of a causal relationship between smoking heaviness (cigarettes per day or pack-years) and abdominal adiposity.Conclusion: Smoking Itself and Duration are Key FactorsThe act of smoking itself and how long you've been smoking are the most important factors that lead to visceral fat gains.Medical News Today: What This Means for Your Health in IndianaThe Bottom Line: Recognizing that smoking is a contributor to weight gain and increased visceral fat could shift the narrative around smoking cessation. This study challenges the notion that quitting smoking is the main culprit behind weight changes."Our study showed that smoking initiation and life-time smoking may causally increase abdominal adiposity, as indicated by higher WHR and WHR..." German D. Carrasquillia, MDWhat They're Saying: "Smoking initiation and life-time smoking may causally increase abdominal and particularly visceral fat. Thus, public health efforts to prevent and reduce smoking may also help to reduce abdominal fat and the risk of related chronic diseases." (Study Source)Read More of Our Heart Health Articles.Health Standard Newswire: Starting to smoke and smoking more over a lifetime can result in more belly fat.Health Facts That Matter: Key Statistics for Marion County, IndianaThe following health facts impact your physical health directly!Did you know there were 15209 deaths from heart disease in Indiana in 2021?38% of you in Marion County are obese.22.6% of you in Marion County have depression.21.4% of you in Marion County are smokers.All of these variables above play an important role in the outcomes of your overall health.The Health Standard Newswire.