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If CBD doesn’t make you feel high, why are people using it to reduce stress or “calm the mind”? Research into CBD has shown it has multiple effects on the brain from reducing symptoms of anxiety all t
When we show up to a structure fire, we know that there are a lot of different variables working against us and our ability to successfully put the fire out with the least amount of loss
Getting blood work done should be a part of everyone’s health & performance routine
What is continuous therapeutic management? This is an advanced approach to combating the physiological and cognitive disparities that firefighters put their bodies through
Firefighters are often seen as brave and heroic individuals, but they face numerous physical and psychological challenges every day
As a trauma therapist who works with First Responders and Front Line Workers, I get a unique vantage point and the opportunity to hear what is really coming up for those of you serving on the front li
We’ve all worked out at some point because we’ve all endured Fire Training
The nutritional needs of the tactical athlete are, at their core, very similar to regular humans
We know CBD has its potential benefits and a google search will probably provide you with an exhaustive list of all the outlandish ailments that CBD claims to work on
Developing and maintaining a high level of physical readiness not only provides numerous health benefits and reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease but also helps boost morale and self-esteem
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
To do the right thing when no one is looking, to stay quiet to protect the information entrusted to you, all while dealing with people who may undermine your spirit for the job
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
The issue of mental health is prominent everywhere in the public safety profession and it is an issue that commands a new perspective
Excessive sweating that goes beyond the body's needs to cool down is known as hyperhidrosis
Health experts love guts – the digestive tract including the stomach and the intestines)
Nine firefighters from Memphis, Tenn
When firefighters think of psychotherapy, they might picture someone lying on a leather chaise lounge while a cross-legged therapist peers over his glasses, frowns and asks, “How does that really make
When we begin our careers, retirement looms like a distant oasis, the place where we’ll enjoy our reward after years of hard work
The more primitive parts of the human brain – the brain stem, cerebellum, and basal ganglia – are shared by lizards and humans
Firefighting is one of the best jobs around