First Responder Wellness Week /wellness-week First Responder Wellness Week en-US Mon, 06 May 2024 15:54:06 GMT Gym etiquette for first responders: A guide to a respectful workout environment /off-duty/gym-etiquette-for-first-responders-a-guide-to-a-respectful-workout-environment Your actions speak volumes, and by embodying good gym etiquette, you inspire others to follow suit Mon, 06 May 2024 15:54:06 GMT /off-duty/gym-etiquette-for-first-responders-a-guide-to-a-respectful-workout-environment 7 simple yet powerful wellness strategies tailored for first responders /off-duty/7-simple-yet-powerful-wellness-strategies-tailored-for-first-responders Prioritize your wellbeing to pave the way for sustained healthy living Fri, 03 May 2024 13:28:19 GMT /off-duty/7-simple-yet-powerful-wellness-strategies-tailored-for-first-responders 6 essential kitchen appliances and gadgets for making healthy meals /nutrition/6-essential-kitchen-appliances-and-gadgets-for-making-healthy-meals Take charge of your health with these helpful kitchen tools for better nutrition Wed, 01 May 2024 15:37:19 GMT /nutrition/6-essential-kitchen-appliances-and-gadgets-for-making-healthy-meals Gym etiquette for first responders: A guide to a respectful workout environment /off-duty/gym-etiquette-for-first-responders-a-guide-to-a-respectful-workout-environment Your actions speak volumes, and by embodying good gym etiquette, you inspire others to follow suit Mon, 06 May 2024 15:54:06 GMT /off-duty/gym-etiquette-for-first-responders-a-guide-to-a-respectful-workout-environment 7 simple yet powerful wellness strategies tailored for first responders /off-duty/7-simple-yet-powerful-wellness-strategies-tailored-for-first-responders Prioritize your wellbeing to pave the way for sustained healthy living Fri, 03 May 2024 13:28:19 GMT /off-duty/7-simple-yet-powerful-wellness-strategies-tailored-for-first-responders 6 essential kitchen appliances and gadgets for making healthy meals /nutrition/6-essential-kitchen-appliances-and-gadgets-for-making-healthy-meals Take charge of your health with these helpful kitchen tools for better nutrition Wed, 01 May 2024 15:37:19 GMT /nutrition/6-essential-kitchen-appliances-and-gadgets-for-making-healthy-meals Being a first responder is hazardous to your health – but not in the ways you might think /ems-products/fitness-mental-health-wellness/being-a-first-responder-is-hazardous-to-your-health-but-not-in-the-ways-you-might-think This unique cardiac and metabolic screening program, specifically designed for the heart health of first responders, is now available to individuals Tue, 30 Apr 2024 17:17:48 GMT /ems-products/fitness-mental-health-wellness/being-a-first-responder-is-hazardous-to-your-health-but-not-in-the-ways-you-might-think Meal prep 101: Everything you need to avoid the drive through lane /nutrition/meal-prep-101-everything-you-need-to-avoid-the-drive-through-lane The benefits are numerous, but the startup can be daunting; become a meal-prepping pro with these top-rated solutions Thu, 18 Apr 2024 21:26:16 GMT /nutrition/meal-prep-101-everything-you-need-to-avoid-the-drive-through-lane Self-awareness: The key to personal and professional growth /paramedic-jobs-and-careers/self-awareness-the-key-to-personal-and-professional-growth 5 tips to inspire and influence others, stop making assumptions, removes biases and build better relationships Thu, 18 Apr 2024 14:11:28 GMT /paramedic-jobs-and-careers/self-awareness-the-key-to-personal-and-professional-growth Ask Laurie: How can I become more resilient at work? /mental-health/ask-laurie-how-can-i-become-more-resilient-at-work Don’t run when things get tough; follow these 3 tips instead Thu, 11 Apr 2024 17:18:02 GMT /mental-health/ask-laurie-how-can-i-become-more-resilient-at-work 5 things providers need to know about intermittent fasting for optimal health /lifestyle/5-things-providers-need-to-know-about-intermittent-fasting-for-optimal-health Could intermittent fasting be the wellness key you've been searching for? Tue, 09 Apr 2024 15:44:26 GMT /lifestyle/5-things-providers-need-to-know-about-intermittent-fasting-for-optimal-health Finding sanctuary at home: The importance of a calming space for first responders /lifestyle/finding-sanctuary-at-home-the-importance-of-a-calming-space-for-first-responders Easy tips for building a personal oasis at home where you can decompress, recharge and sustain your mental wellbeing Fri, 05 Apr 2024 19:19:10 GMT /lifestyle/finding-sanctuary-at-home-the-importance-of-a-calming-space-for-first-responders Panic attack or anxiety attack? Here’s how to tell /airway-management/articles/panic-attack-or-anxiety-attack-heres-how-to-tell-wd7a0muvEY0Z08LZ/ Chest pain, rapid heartbeat, shortness of breath: While panic attacks and anxiety attacks share common symptoms, they also have distinct differences Wed, 03 Apr 2024 18:24:48 GMT /airway-management/articles/panic-attack-or-anxiety-attack-heres-how-to-tell-wd7a0muvEY0Z08LZ/ 10 wearable fitness tech gadgets for budget-savvy providers /wellness-week/10-wearable-fitness-tech-gadgets-for-budget-savvy-providers Hit your fitness goals without breaking the bank Tue, 02 Apr 2024 19:20:42 GMT /wellness-week/10-wearable-fitness-tech-gadgets-for-budget-savvy-providers 5 things to know about biohacking and its impact on providers /wellness-week/5-things-to-know-about-biohacking-and-its-impact-on-providers Bryan Johnson’s biohacking protocol has gone viral – could this practice benefit your wellbeing? Tue, 02 Apr 2024 18:54:33 GMT /wellness-week/5-things-to-know-about-biohacking-and-its-impact-on-providers 5 healthy TikTok snack trends for on-the-go providers /wellness-week/5-healthy-tiktok-snack-trends-for-on-the-go-providers By incorporating these snacks into their daily routine, paramedics and EMTs can better manage their energy levels and focus Tue, 02 Apr 2024 18:15:50 GMT /wellness-week/5-healthy-tiktok-snack-trends-for-on-the-go-providers The most important hack for your job and life: How to sleep /sleep/articles/the-most-important-hack-for-your-job-and-life-how-to-sleep-27zjOx9orQ2J9mVX/ While lots of people talk about the importance of sleep, they often do not address how to get to sleep Thu, 28 Mar 2024 14:34:17 GMT /sleep/articles/the-most-important-hack-for-your-job-and-life-how-to-sleep-27zjOx9orQ2J9mVX/ On-demand webinar: Inside EMS LIVE! Eat smart, respond strong: Nutrition insights for first responders /health-wellness/webinar-inside-ems-live-eat-smart-respond-strong-nutrition-insights-for-first-responders First responder nutrition experts share how healthy snacking, making over your food environment and mindset fuel your body for both wellness and performance. Part of First Responder Wellness Week. Wed, 27 Mar 2024 23:22:47 GMT /health-wellness/webinar-inside-ems-live-eat-smart-respond-strong-nutrition-insights-for-first-responders 10 red flag phrases for first responders struggling with stress /wellness-week/10-red-flag-phrases-for-first-responders-struggling-with-stress Be alert to these phrases and ready to be empathetic and non-judgmental Tue, 26 Mar 2024 16:04:25 GMT /wellness-week/10-red-flag-phrases-for-first-responders-struggling-with-stress How RAA launched a peer support program /wellness-week/articles/how-raa-launched-a-peer-support-program-XGSB1dgbBEM3FCyT/ Resiliency training and a CISM program laid a foundation for the Richmond Ambulance Authority to support its providers’ mental health Tue, 26 Mar 2024 15:24:21 GMT /wellness-week/articles/how-raa-launched-a-peer-support-program-XGSB1dgbBEM3FCyT/ 3 effective breathwork techniques for first responders (and when to use them) /wellness-week/3-effective-breathwork-techniques-for-first-responders-and-when-to-use-them A top-tier athlete breathwork coach shares exercises to reset your mindset on and off shift Mon, 25 Mar 2024 21:12:49 GMT /wellness-week/3-effective-breathwork-techniques-for-first-responders-and-when-to-use-them Addressing burnout by normalizing mental healthcare /wellness-week/addressing-burnout-by-normalizing-mental-healthcare “The generalized view of the EMS and the paramedic profession is one of hope, survival and sustained life, but the paramedic’s view of themself regarding day-to-day endeavors does not always shine and glimmer with valor” Mon, 25 Mar 2024 20:48:06 GMT /wellness-week/addressing-burnout-by-normalizing-mental-healthcare 4 ways to promote a physical fitness culture at your agency /wellness-week/4-ways-to-promote-a-physical-fitness-culture-at-your-agency It is our responsibility to supply our bodies with the exercise and care they need to serve us efficiently Mon, 25 Mar 2024 19:22:56 GMT /wellness-week/4-ways-to-promote-a-physical-fitness-culture-at-your-agency 24 wellness tips for EMS providers in 2024 /wellness-week/articles/23-wellness-tips-for-ems-providers-in-2023-IwaGbQ34HV0dQeBU/ It can be challenging to set time aside to keep a healthy mind and body; here's our top 24 wellness tips for you to concentrate on this year Mon, 25 Mar 2024 17:05:09 GMT /wellness-week/articles/23-wellness-tips-for-ems-providers-in-2023-IwaGbQ34HV0dQeBU/ My journey back to health following a painful ‘a-ha’ moment /wellness-week/my-journey-back-to-health-following-a-painful-a-ha-moment Detailing the fitness and nutrition plan used to shed 95 pounds Mon, 25 Mar 2024 14:34:11 GMT /wellness-week/my-journey-back-to-health-following-a-painful-a-ha-moment My top 5 exercises for every firefighter, paramedic and EMT /wellness-week/my-top-5-exercises-for-every-firefighter-paramedic-and-emt From deadlifts to foam-rolling, these exercises will help you achieve peak performance Mon, 25 Mar 2024 14:20:59 GMT /wellness-week/my-top-5-exercises-for-every-firefighter-paramedic-and-emt Book excerpt: ‘The Firefighter Family Academy: A Guide to Educate and Prepare Spouses for the Career Ahead’ /wellness-week/book-excerpt-the-firefighter-family-academy-a-guide-to-educate-and-prepare-spouses-for-the-career-ahead Exploring the distinct stressors first responders face during medical calls Mon, 25 Mar 2024 12:33:24 GMT /wellness-week/book-excerpt-the-firefighter-family-academy-a-guide-to-educate-and-prepare-spouses-for-the-career-ahead First Responder Wellness Week Day 5: Just listen /wellness-week/first-responder-wellness-week-day-5-just-listen Being a good listener is often more valuable than offering solutions Thu, 21 Mar 2024 18:19:45 GMT /wellness-week/first-responder-wellness-week-day-5-just-listen First Responder Wellness Week Day 4: Shift your focus /wellness-week/first-responder-wellness-week-day-4-shift-your-focus Our control is mostly limited to our thoughts, attitudes, actions and decisions about what steps to take next Thu, 21 Mar 2024 18:09:31 GMT /wellness-week/first-responder-wellness-week-day-4-shift-your-focus Panic attack or anxiety attack? Here’s how to tell /airway-management/articles/panic-attack-or-anxiety-attack-heres-how-to-tell-wd7a0muvEY0Z08LZ/ Chest pain, rapid heartbeat, shortness of breath: While panic attacks and anxiety attacks share common symptoms, they also have distinct differences Wed, 03 Apr 2024 18:24:48 GMT /airway-management/articles/panic-attack-or-anxiety-attack-heres-how-to-tell-wd7a0muvEY0Z08LZ/ Beyond the ice bath: How cold showers can become a paramedic's weapon of wellness /wellness-week/beyond-the-ice-bath-how-cold-showers-can-become-a-paramedics-weapon-of-wellness Cold showers offer a powerful and accessible tool for medics to combat stress, boost resilience and cultivate mental clarity Fri, 01 Mar 2024 16:42:44 GMT /wellness-week/beyond-the-ice-bath-how-cold-showers-can-become-a-paramedics-weapon-of-wellness Gym etiquette for first responders: A guide to a respectful workout environment /off-duty/gym-etiquette-for-first-responders-a-guide-to-a-respectful-workout-environment Your actions speak volumes, and by embodying good gym etiquette, you inspire others to follow suit Mon, 06 May 2024 15:54:06 GMT /off-duty/gym-etiquette-for-first-responders-a-guide-to-a-respectful-workout-environment How to build an ice bath: A comprehensive guide to convert a chest freezer into a cold plunge /ems-products/fitness-mental-health-wellness/articles/how-to-build-an-ice-bath-a-comprehensive-guide-to-convert-a-chest-freezer-into-a-cold-plunge-Fv4GOEtVj7czGpmO/ Take control of your recovery and wellbeing with this guide to creating your own plunge experience in the comfort of your home Tue, 29 Aug 2023 13:08:04 GMT /ems-products/fitness-mental-health-wellness/articles/how-to-build-an-ice-bath-a-comprehensive-guide-to-convert-a-chest-freezer-into-a-cold-plunge-Fv4GOEtVj7czGpmO/ On-demand webinar: Inside EMS LIVE! Eat smart, respond strong: Nutrition insights for first responders /health-wellness/webinar-inside-ems-live-eat-smart-respond-strong-nutrition-insights-for-first-responders First responder nutrition experts share how healthy snacking, making over your food environment and mindset fuel your body for both wellness and performance. Part of First Responder Wellness Week. Wed, 27 Mar 2024 23:22:47 GMT /health-wellness/webinar-inside-ems-live-eat-smart-respond-strong-nutrition-insights-for-first-responders