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Self-awareness is the uncomfortable mirror that exposes the habits keeping you stuck — and it’s the first step toward reclaiming your direction
FITNESS & HEALTH
Chronic inflammation is driven by sleep disruption, poor nutrition, limited exercise and unresolved trauma
A career in public safety or emergency response can take a toll on your loved ones; here’s what you need to know
Try one (or all) of these ideas and make movement a priority — together!
Shift your mindset and identity to achieve and maintain your objectives
From skipped meals to nonstop radios, you can’t control the clock. What you can control is how you recover, reset and protect yourself for a career that lasts.
Falling short of a big goal can still lead to life-changing success
The work of year-long self-improvement comes down to small and regular decisions made day after day, moment by moment
What DSM-5 recognition of moral injury means for EMS
Lose yourself in these songs as you work out for your physical and mental health
The short answer: Yes. And Dr. Jaime Brower offers the tools to make it happen.
ENTERTAINMENT
What HBO’s The Pitt nails — and where it stretches reality
A true story of a child drowning and the interruption, pain, loss, and grief that doesn’t go away for the would be rescuers
A volunteer firefighter/AEMT relates who is chosen to be guardian angels on Earth
TECH AND BEYOND
Score discounted duty gear, workout tools and everyday essentials July 8-11 with our curated list of budget-friendly buys
Celebrate EMS Week, holidays, graduations, promotions and more with these gifts medics will love
Save up to 40% off on Nest, Coleman, DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, Contigo, Ninja, Cuisinart & more
Hit your fitness goals without breaking the bank
Save on top brands in tactical gear, fitness equipment and tech essentials you trust on and off duty
Find your accessory add-ons, from phone stands and holders to waterproof pouches and tracking devices
Smartphone health app users are more active, sleep better and eat healthier according to a new study
Stay connected and keep your kids safe with these top-rated Amazon products
Track your body’s biometrics with these top Amazon picks
Bryan Johnson’s biohacking protocol has gone viral – could this practice benefit your wellbeing?
WHAT TO BUY
It is our responsibility to supply our bodies with the exercise and care they need to serve us efficiently
Find the perfect pair of tactical glasses with our expert recommendations, focusing on safety, optical clarity and advanced protection
Share your public safety pride with an ornament on your Christmas tree
FINANCIAL HEALTH
The unit hit the ground running earlier in April after eight months of planning
Financial realities of prehospital blood administration programs in EMS
She’s still in the field. Why isn’t she on the shelves? (And, again, where is Police Officer Barbie?)
From binge rates to “crew bonding,” Dr. Maria Koeppel unpacks how pressure shapes habits — and how Gen Z is changing them
Simple, repeatable practices — from micro-resets to peer support — that fit real shift constraints
When call volume is relentless, these 5-15 minute resets fit inside real workflows — helping EMTs and paramedics lower stress, stay present and carry less from call to call
Reverse the process that’s causing the system to fail and fill your openings with the right people, not just the available ones
Why “tough it out” is failing EMS — and what actually helps
When leadership is clear, disciplined and consistent, even the most unlikely group can perform with precision
From five-alarm fires to pay parity battles, Bonsignore brings calm credibility to one of the toughest jobs in public safety