Shanine Sealey , Martensville Messenger The Martensville Athletic Pavilion was host to a presentation about the Hazards of

Sitting Wednesday , October 19th at 3pm . The presentation was free to the public .

Through the presentation at the MAP , Charlene Welgush , Physical Activity Coordinator with the Saskatoon Health Region , offered numerous options that people can use to help lower their risk of health issues associated with sitting . Welgush provided facts stating that physical inactivity is the fourth leading risk factor for death worldwide , behind high blood pressure , tobacco use and high blood glucose , and approximately 3.2 million people die each year due to physical inactivity .

Those attending learned that there are a number of health concerns that can be attributed to sitting for long periods of time . Some of these concerns include obesity and conditions such as high blood pressure , high blood sugar , abnormal cholesterol levels and more . Too much sitting can also contribute to the risk of death from cardiovascular disease and cancer , with physical inactivity being the main cause for approximately 21 % to 25 % of breast and colon cancers , 27 % of diabetes and 30 % of heart disease . The health issues listed above are just the tip of the iceberg , as continuous sitting can also lead to issues with your organs , brain , back , shoulders , muscles , legs , and more . Effects of sitting can lead to heart disease as well as diabetes , as the pancreas produces an abundance of insulin in an inactive body . In 2011 , a study that was done proved there is a decline in the body ’ s insulin response after just one single day of prolonged sitting .

Information from the Mayo Clinic compares adults that spend less than two hours a day in front of the TV , or other screen-based entertainment with those who spent more than four hours a day . The adults that spent a prolonged time sitting had a nearly 50 % increase in risk of death from any cause , and a 125 % increased risk of cardiovascular disease .

The reason that sitting for extended periods of time is so harmful to your body is because when sitting , fewer calories are used compared to when standing , and there is little effort used from muscles . Information provided by Welgush states , “ Muscle activity needed for standing and other movement seems to trigger processes related to the breakdown of fats and sugars within the body . When you sit , these processes stall , and your health risks increase .” Welgush recommends sitting for no more than 30 minutes at a time and standing as much as possible throughout the day . For people that find they are sitting for an extended timeframe , Welgush recommended setting a timer to remind you to stand up and stretch , even for just 5 minutes . Periodic stretching throughout your day will help to reduce muscle tension , improve circulation , reduce anxiety , stress and fatigue , and increase mental alertness . Several examples of stretches that can be used were provided and can be found be visiting www . in-motion . ca / uploads / tools / Get _ Fit _ You _ Sit . pdf .

ABOVE & BELOW : Examples of stretches that can be used to help against the negative effects of sitting for too long . ( In-Motion )

ABOVE : Charlene Welgush

Members attended a total of 131 calls and 49 charges were laid during the week of October 17th to October 24th .

impaired Driver located on martensville ’ s Centennial Drive

October 20th at 3:03 am a vehicle was observed on Centennial Drive in Martensville crossing over the center line . The vehicle was stopped and the 21 year old female driver was charged with impaired driving .

impaired Driver stopped in Check stop

October 22nd at 12:30 am police completed a check stop on Highway 12 . A 25 year old female was stopped and charged with Impaired Driving .

abandoned truck Found in martensville

October 18th at 12:05 am a truck was located abandoned on Centennial Drive in Martensville . The truck was towed and the owner notified . martensville messenger - OCtOBer 27 , 2016 - Page 3

motorhome stolen From langham residence

October 18th at 12:28 pm a motorhome was reported stolen from a residence in Langham . The investigation is on-going .

investigation Continues in martensville vehicle Break ins

Warman skate Park Damaged

October 20th at 1:30 pm damage was reported at the Skate Park in Warman . The investigation is on-going .

gas and Dash Occurs at martensville Co-op

October 20th at 3:35 a gas and dash was reported at the Martensville Co-op . The owner of the vehicle was located and the gas was paid for .

truck and sUv stolen From radisson

October 24th at 4:00 am a truck and SUV were

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stolen from residences in Radisson overnight . The investigation is on-going .

Police receive report of Clown Jumping Into Traffic

October 21st at 7:03 pm there was a report of a clown jumping into traffic on Highway 11 near Wanuskewin Road . Police attended and found a hitchhiker wearing coveralls and a reflective vest .

If you have information regarding these or any other crimes , please contact Warman / Martensville RCMP at 306-975-1670 / 306- 975-1610 or if you have information and you wish to remain anonymous in your reporting , please contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS ( 8477 ), submit a tip via their website : http :// saskcrimestoppers . com / or text in a tip : TIP206 + your tip to CRIMES ( 274637 ).

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Thursday , October 26 North Side WASTE Collection Day ELECTION DAY

Comfort that can fi t into any budget

Thursday , November 3 North Side RECYCLE Collection Day

Saturday , November 5 Home Alone Plus First Aid Workshop

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