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A recent study published in the journal Psychology of Sport and Exercise sheds more light on the mind-body performance connection, particularly divergent thinking, and cognitive flexibility
Poor sleep is common for many firefighters and believe it or not, a good night’s sleep starts from the moment you wake up in the morning
There’s a strong correlation between exposure to nature and positive health outcomes
Hot yoga—usually practicing Hatha or vinyasa at about 104 degrees F for about an hour— has become popular in recent years but buy-in from the fire service is still a challenge
When was the last time a significant other said, “You treat the general public better than you treat me?” Ouch
Firefighting is a demanding job that requires us to be response-ready when the call comes in
My first day on the job is one I will never forget
It’s the classic firefighter stock image; a tall man dressed in red, walking through a fiery blaze
Firefighters must keep in mind the cumulative effects of training or long bouts of fire suppression activities, in addition to ambient temperatures and the strenuous nature of the job
Research is playing a leading role in firefighter health and wellness, and that’s making its way into fire station design
There are many good things about working in Fire
When we talk about fertility, we are really talking about two things: getting pregnant and having a healthy child
Where you are on the leadership track, whether just starting out, midway through, or on the back half full of reflection and wisdom, oftentimes will reflect your comfort zone when it comes to dealing
We can’t help what happens to our sleep on shift
First responders are notorious for bad food and bathroom habits – mostly because we are constantly getting interrupted! Try some of these food suggestions to "grease the wheels" of your digestive syst
Sleep has been called the best performance enhancing drug
Some screening tests are used only for people who have known risk factors or a higher risk of cancer which may include, personal history of cancer, family history of cancer, certain gene mutations, ex
Hunt for the good stuff and celebrate it
Behind every skinny margarita, virgin mai tai, or mocktail of choice, is the desire for a healthier libation
What’s your view look like? In the fire service, every person has a job or function to perform
How, when, and why blue light affects us seemed like good questions to pose to an expert before deciding whether those glasses could help me, too
We ought to think more deeply about what it means to serve
Over the years there have been many advancements in terms of firefighter PPE
Fire department administrations are crucial for establishing a culture of inclusion, and they are ultimately responsible, but it is not enough to only focus on upper leadership