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Life is about making choices
So, you finally did it
In order to provoke change, I think we first must understand the ‘why’
Using this “scientific experiment” really helped us put together the proper data needed to showcase the “why” for physical fitness standards and furthering our health and wellness capabilities in our
As firefighters, we spend a great deal of time outdoors—both on and off the job—and most of us are not in the habit of applying sunscreen
Be realistic with your goals
If allowing firefighters to doze off for 20 to 40 minutes can enable them to be more alert, which would, in turn, lead to better work performance, then why not? This short nap may allow them to save m
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Our brains are wired to love and crave sugar
By John Hofman Allow yourself room for error
By: Megan Lautz, MS, RD, TSAC-F Eating out and maintaining your health is possible with the right choices
Research suggests that fast eaters may gain more weight over time relative to slower eaters
By John Hofman According to a study performed at the Illinois Fire Service Institute, three hours of prolonged firefighting stiffens arteries and impairs heart function in young healthy male firefight
By: Megan Lautz, MS, RD, TSAC-F Smoothies are a great way to boost your fruit and veggie intake without taking a ton of prep time
Take control of your nutrition with these simple steps
Eating enough fiber has numerous health benefits, including improvements in cardiovascular health and body composition
Fruit is a delicious way to add essential vitamins, potassium and fiber to your diet
Poor diet, stress, lack of sleep and too little exercise all have an effect on your well-being and can lower the body’s ability to fight infections and viruses
Unless you’re asking a guru (who ALWAYS knows EVERYTHING regardless of ANYTHING), the answer to most questions pertaining to health and wellness will include the phrases “tell me more”, “can you clari
Glucose is a necessity for energy and needed for exercise
You've been to the doctor again
Nelson Mandela said that resentment is like drinking poison yourself, but expecting your enemies to die from it
You’ve probably heard repeatedly that to be a healthy firefighter, you need to eat well and stay fit
Menopause is rarely a topic of discussion around the firehall, but it’s a biological transition that all female firefighters face