CRACKYL Magazine

Sleep is like a vacation. It’s better with a plan

If you begin to think of your sleep the way you think about your vacations, you’ll see sleep as time you want to make the most of.

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6 Sleep Strategies Especially for Firefighters

Discover six key ways to help yourself optimize your sleep as a firefighter, whether you're on or off shift.

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5 Firefighter Sleep Disorders (and How to Take Back Your ZZZs)

By CRACKYL Staff The bravery and dedication of firefighters are undeniable. But beyond the job’s physical demands, firefighters often face a hidden enemy: sleep disorders. Disrupted sleep patterns and chronic sleep deprivation can significantly impact your health, performance, and overall well-being. Why are Firefighters Prone to Sleep Disorders? Several factors contribute to sleep difficulties in …

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Want Better Sleep? Try Using Sunlight!

Poor sleep is common for many firefighters and believe it or not, a good night’s sleep starts from the moment you wake up in the morning.

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5 Foods to Eat for Better Sleep (that aren’t chamomile tea)

Sleep deprivation is no joke, yet according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, we're a sleep-deprived nation.

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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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Can Blue Light-Blocking Glasses Improve Your Sleep?

How, when, and why blue light affects us seemed like good questions to pose to an expert before deciding whether those glasses could help me, too.

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How to Improve Sleep and Recovery Off-Shift

Sleep debt decreases cognitive and motor function just like alcohol intoxication. Sleep deprivation also decreases the ability of our bodies to fight off diseases, including cancer.

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