Stressors can affect us physiologically, emotionally, physically, and spiritually. Understanding how stressors affect us physically can be difficult until you understand the signs. Take a look at the Stress Fact sheet and see how your body is responding to stressors and what you can do to address the bodies Stress Response.…
ContinuePosted on November 23, 2016 at 3:55pm
By Dan DeGryse
Sometimes it takes an issue hitting close to home to drive change.
That was the case with me a few years ago when I started researching the stress hormone cortisol and its effects on the body. Our bodies release adrenaline and cortisol when they’re stressed and in fight-or-flight mode, which firefighters experience regularly on runs or anytime the bell…
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Think about your first day on the job as a firefighter.
You’re in your 20s, and maybe you play football or baseball on top of working out three to five days a week. The soreness you felt from wearing the gear and lugging around ladders and hoses all day was a good soreness. Now fast-forward 15 or 25 years into your career, and think about how you feel when you get up in the morning. Do aches and pains slow your ability…
ContinuePosted on June 9, 2016 at 1:30pm — 1 Comment
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