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The spring wedding season is upon us, and around the country brides, grooms and their parents are making arrangements for extravagant celebrations now that the COVID-19 pandemic is (hopefully) behind
Low HRV is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease
These days, seemingly everyone is waxing poetic about the microbiome
How do you fight negativity among co-workers and why is negativity so contagious? Good news travels fast, but bad news travels at the speed of light through the walls of a firehouse
I changed instantly, in the moments of diagnosis, from not only a mother and firefighter but to my own family's caregiver
For most middle-income people, trying to plan for retirement living costs, this is a staggering sum to set aside for retirement medical expenses
Most everyone has an idea of what constitutes a vegetarian or a vegan diet, but what about a "flexitarian" diet?
Whether you are a volunteer or a career firefighter, retiring from the service is a significant step and should involve a plan to help with the transition, both duties you held at the department, and
With COVID-19 restrictions falling, chances are that many of you are considering a trip to Europe or Asia this summer
If I had known then what I know now after all these years of working in old homes for paying customers, I don't know if I would have bought it
If you have diabetes or you're struggling to control your blood sugar levels, limiting the amount of caffeine in your diet may be beneficial
So how do you make a quality firefighter cardiovascular training program? First, you need to identify your long-term goal
Can you survive long enough to survive? There's a gap of time between when an emergency first occurs and the arrival of experts to save you
Incorporate breathwork into your daily routine to build resilience and mind-body balance
Is there a reason why you are filling every hour of every day with something? Just because you technically have time for something doesn’t mean you should take it on, and just because you’ve been aske
When greeting new Recruits, one of our Captains will often say, “I am here for We, and We are here for Them”
The fifth strategy to consider in developing the Athlete’s Mindset is to be proactive in your preparation
Sleep debt decreases cognitive and motor function just like alcohol intoxication
Learning how proper nutrition fuels optimal firefighter performance with Ryan Provencher
We have been talking recently about firefighters as tactical athletes, and strategies to develop the “Athlete’s Mindset”
January is Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month and it’s important to acknowledge that occupational cancer is the leading cause of line-of-duty deaths in the fire service
For many of us, the beginning of a new year is a great time to set new health and fitness goals
How many times in your life have you heard someone say that they’ve fallen into a rut? That life seems to take on this Groundhog Day effect of being almost completely the same, give or take a few mino
As firefighters, we are athletes in service of our communities