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Ever wonder why some firefighters are grumpy and appear that they aren't having fun anymore? Getting old sucks, it's true that grumpy old man syndrome is a real thing
Not sure if you have sleep apnea? Just ask around the fire hall
Alarming signs of the flame weakening include lower sex drive, erectile dysfunction, diminished facial hair growth, loss of lean muscle mass, fatigue, obesity and symptoms of depression
Injuries and firefighting — these two things go hand-in-hand
Can sadness make your body sick? Can happiness cure your ailments? Understanding how your emotions affect your body can be the difference between sickness and health
You may not enjoy having to open and close the front door seven times before you leave the house
A restful night’s sleep is something we often take for granted
Stress can keep us up at night, increase anxiety, affect relationships and diminish enjoyment of life
Intermittent fasting is a style of eating that’s gained popularity in recent years
Keeping your memory sharp is just as important as your physical health and well-being
If you ever feel as though your workplace is not nurturing your creativity or allowing you to become creative, essentially, it is because the workplace cannot provide it
Maybe you were training for a marathon, studying for a promotional exam, or just trying to finish a tough workout and suddenly, there it was: that moment of hesitation. Avoidance. The inner negotiation begins: do I really need to finish this, or can I just stop here? You start bartering with...
The shift never truly ends when caregiving at home is another form of emergency response
Trading sleep for work is not a life-sustaining bargain.
The results of a 2016 clinical trial really grabbed the attention of the fire service community. Why? It was all about saunas.
Essential habits for thriving after 40
Even in a land of drive-thrus, awareness and smarter choices will help you outsmart the lure of quick meals
How do we age gratefully?
Understand Anger and What Fuels It
What 735 days of military sleep protocol taught me about being a sleep-deprived firefighter
We were standing at the door when our class broke for lunch, and Shane asked, “Do you mind if I help take your dog for a...
Fire scenes are hazardous and unforgiving. Every hose advance, roof cut, or patient extrication exposes crews to flames and toxins. Yet for the 89,000 female U.S. firefighters, an additional danger is often present before the first alarm even sounds: the standard-issue bunker gear hanging on the...
When I started in the fire service in my mid-20s, I was single and had never even considered the possibility that pregnancy and fighting fires might coincide. It wasn’t until my husband and I began discussing having children that I realized things would have to change at work, but that didn’t seem...
Broken nighttime sleep or none at all? Sleep experts weigh in on which shift pattern does less damage.