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When using wearables, it’s easy to get wrapped up in daily numbers, but trends over time are far more valuable than any single day’s data
When you need to navigate the road, you have GPS to keep you on track
Regardless of the approach a fire department takes to address suicide, the little research we have is screaming at us to intervene now
For decades, nutritional science has taught us that protein absorption is limited to an ambiguous range of 20ish-50ish grams per serving based on the body weight of the individual consuming it
Virtually everyone reading this is a "desk athlete," meaning that even if you are a regular exerciser, you most likely spend multiple hours per day at a desk looking at screens, doing some version of
Intuitively, we all know that the strength of a structure starts at its foundation
In a one-on-one setting, therapists streamline treatment to your distinctive goals, the challenges you’re facing, and the traumatic situations
A life coach will hold you accountable for the things you set out to do, ask you what step you want to take next, help you navigate both successes and failures, without judgment
Each week, we discuss a variety of different health and wellness topics (last week’s topic was grip strength), some of which may be more applicable to you than others
If you want to boast that “I don’t need no frickin’ “shrink” to take care of me and ask me stupid questions,” that’s your prerogative
In 2018, I was in between lectures at paramedic school when I got my lab results back
It’s easy to overeat when you have a fast-paced job, and you never know when something will interrupt your meal
Maybe you’ve worked the night shift for years, or maybe you’re fresh out of the academy
If there is one thing common to all fire departments worldwide, it must be bull sessions between emergencies
We live in a messy world
What happens when the “what if” or worst-case scenario becomes the only scenario? First responders live in both scenarios each time they go to work and often when they return home
Discover the transformative power of fitness in building resilience and improving overall wellness for firefighters and first responders
In a time where increased discussions are being had regarding mental health, trauma, PTSD, and the toll of the job, why does it feel like nothing is changing?
Sometimes you need food fast, but prepping and cooking take time
Meditation is one of the oldest and most underappreciated ways of relaxing your mind
Retired Fire Lieutenant David Dachinger joins forces with seasoned psychotherapists Dr
Many firefighters are proactive in managing the health risks associated with firefighting, but some begin the job with a history of managing chronic illness
Staying energized and focused on a long shift with high stress sounds like wishful thinking, but there are ways to improve your daily energy and brain power
Firefighters, often revered as heroes, bravely confront the flames that threaten lives and property