Firefighter’s Guide To Maximizing Sleep
Sleep has been called the best performance enhancing drug. But, as a firefighter, you are not in complete control of your sleep schedule.
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Firefighters are aware of the statistics linking firefighter deaths to preventable diseases and illnesses caused by unhealthy lifestyles. One of the leading causes of firefighter deaths is heart attacks. “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Bringing answers to the modern firefighter’s burning health questions, we aim to help firefighters identify and put into practice better health choices to increase your chances at a healthier wellbeing with disease and illness free careers and retirements.
Sleep has been called the best performance enhancing drug. But, as a firefighter, you are not in complete control of your sleep schedule.
Read This ArticleSome screening tests are used only for people who have known risk factors or a higher risk of cancer which may include, personal history of cancer, family history of cancer, certain gene mutations, exposure to cancer-causing agents, or age. This is problematic for firefighters.
Read This ArticleNight sweats are very common and most often the cause is not serious. Several large studies have found that anywhere from 30% to 40% of the general population report at least occasional night sweats.
Read This ArticleOver the years there have been many advancements in terms of firefighter PPE. These advancements answered specific problems that firefighters face, mostly to protect against thermal injuries and for airway protection. Firefighters identified a problem and when ingenuity or technology provided an answer, safety was enhanced and fireground activities became more effective.
Read This ArticleIn order to keep your skin looking plump and elastic, there are basic lifestyle choices you can make. Here are a few of them.
Read This ArticleLow HRV is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. People with high HRV, on the other hand, tend to have higher fitness levels and be more resilient to stress.
Read This ArticleIncorporate breathwork into your daily routine to build resilience and mind-body balance. You owe it to yourself.
Read This ArticleJanuary 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.
Read This ArticleLife is about making choices. Eating well and staying fit keeps you healthy today, tomorrow and in the future.
Read This ArticleAs 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.
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