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OKLAHOMA CITY -A unit within the Oklahoma City Police Department is expanding to provide more support to officers on the streets. A building close to downtown police headquarters and the training center is under renovation to fit the department’s needs.Growing crimes rates and officer burn out keep OCPD’s Wellness Unit officers busy. The unit averages 800 to 900 officers a year seeking mental health help, peer support or other wellness-related services to manage a stressful, life-threatening job.OCPD’S Wellness Unit has been operating for several years out of a small, 700 square-foot space that offers officers little privacy. The new Cornerstone…

KaterynaSypailova/Shutterstock Garmin had been the go-to smartwatch for fitness users way before Apple released the Apple Watch. While Apple’s wearable got a lot more popularity after its debut more than ten years ago due to its broader appeal, lighter design, and colorful bands, many athletes still prefer Garmin for practicing sports. Among the reasons are their focus on measuring specific health metrics that Apple Watches still don’t, the addition of helpful physical buttons, and a long-lasting battery life. Still, since the Apple Watch is more widely available, it doesn’t mean…

MOREHEAD, Ky. (LEX NEWS) — Root-A-Bakers Bakery & Café in downtown Morehead has been a local staple and regional sensation for 26 years — and now, owner Lana Root is sharing the recipes that built her bakery’s legacy.Root recently released “The Root of It All,” a 152-page cookbook filled with recipes for cakes, breads, breakfast pastries, and lunch favorites. Every recipe is scaled down for the home kitchen.”I took all the recipes from the back, type them all up. We did the math to break them down to home ovens, home bakers, everything like that. We tried them in the…

“Honestly, it started with my mom,” explains Dr. David Lott (right), owner of Lott Physical Therapy & Fitness Center, as they celebrate 25 years in business. “My mom was a teacher who worked with special needs children, and through that work she became aware of how powerful physical therapy could be in transforming someone’s quality of life,” he says. “She encouraged me to volunteer at a local PT clinic one summer, and that experience changed everything for me. I had always loved fitness and had a deep desire to help people with their health.” He goes on to say, “Physical…

Want to enjoy the best that Dallas restaurants have to offer without ever leaving your home? Our new recurring feature, Dish Pirate, will help you bring the city’s robust dining scene to your kitchen.I vowed years ago to never venture past I-635 for dining, but lately I’ve been given several good reasons to eat my words. Ida Claire, which opened in Addison in 2015, is one of those reasons. The Southern-inspired restaurant’s Burger & Egg Biscuit is one of my favorite dishes in town. The savory creation starts with a house-made biscuit smeared with fresh black pepper aioli sauce. The bread is…

LE MARS, Iowa (KTIV) – Mental health providers in Plymouth County, Iowa held their first Mental Health Awareness Walk and vendor fair on Friday as Mental Health Awareness Month comes to a close.Senior Life Solutions of Floyd Valley Healthcare and the Le Mars YMCA partnered to organize the event. Twenty-four booths were set up to represent mental health resources and break the stigma surrounding mental health.Plains Area Mental Health Center distributes rubber ducks throughout the community at events like this to spark conversations about mental health for all ages.Plains Area Mental Health Center distributes these rubber ducks in the community…

Easy Mile Fitness, a top Planet Fitness franchisee, is doubling down on its Pacific Northwest presence, adding new gyms and updating current facilities in Oregon Planet Fitness is getting a major boost in the Pacific Northwest, thanks to one of its franchisees, Easy Mile Fitness. The company is pouring $30 million into expanding its portfolio across Oregon, adding six new locations and upgrading four existing facilities spread amongst Bend, Eugene, Medford, Portland and Yakima. “We are thrilled to grow our footprint while continuing to invest in our existing locations and enhance the member experience throughout Oregon,” said Easy Mile Fitness…

Houston – Cantaloupe is getting a creative upgrade in the Houston kitchen.Tanji Patton of Goodtaste with Tanji joined Houston Life with a summer menu centered around the often-overlooked melon. Known for its sweetness and hydrating qualities, cantaloupe is being reimagined as a versatile ingredient in both sweet and savory dishes.RELATED: Tanji Patton reveals what’s next after 11 seasons of Goodtaste TVTanji shared that cantaloupe is about 75% to 80% water and packed with nutrients like potassium and vitamin A.Houston restaurants like Relish Restaurant & Bar and Squable, are using cantaloupe in everything from burrata plates to compressed melon salads paired…

GADSDEN COUNTY, FL — Mental health professionals from Gadsden County and the surrounding area will gather on Saturday for a discussion focused on community and connection.WATCH FULL REPORT BELOW: Mental health professionals to gather in Gadsden County for community wellness discussion The event, hosted by Mayor Pro Tem Nandrycka King Albert, will bring together therapists, counselors, and other mental health professionals to network, share ideas, and discuss the challenges facing mental health services in local communities.The conversation comes as mental health remains a concern in Gadsden County. According to data from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program, nearly 1…

WASHINGTON — The Defense Department is requiring members of the military to meet a certain body type criteria in order to attend the big Ultimate Fighting Championship event at the White House next month, according to two people familiar with the criteria and a Pentagon memo outlining the criteria that was reviewed by NBC News.Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.The memo, which was issued to branches of the military this week, states that service members who receive tickets to the big fighting event on the South Lawn must meet a waist-to-height…