Oct 2, 2024
University of Texas study suggests activity lengthens REM latency

A new study by an interdisciplinary team of researchers at The University of Texas at Austin provides the most reliable validation to date of the connection between physical activity, sleep quality, ... more »

Oct 2, 2024
Study suggests squats may help with sleep

A new study out of the University of Otago in New Zealand suggests that doing short but regular bouts of resistance exercises, like squats, at night may help people sleep longer. Participants who ... more »

Aug 1, 2024
The reality of the job and the importance of holistic training

As firefighters get further into their careers, they start to see and feel the effects of stress. The interrupted sleep on shift, the mental effects of traumatic calls, and the sustained hypervigilan... more »

Jul 31, 2024
The Recovery Standard Project

A shift schedule is inevitable when working in public safety. This concept is deemed “part of the job” for many roles associated with being a first responder, such as fire and rescue. Within t... more »

Apr 26, 2024
Enhancing the immune system through nutrition, does it work?

Whether it’s running faster, lifting heavier, or achieving optimal body composition, we are always seeking ways to improve performance. Recently, many have begun to reconsider a major contributor t... more »

Feb 13, 2024
GPS technology helps law enforcement track health

In today’s world, the law enforcement field has benefited from not only technological advancements for tangible assets such as an officer’s duty gear, raid equipment, police vehicles, and compute... more »

Sep 1, 2022
Effective Tactical Sleep Strategies

The Office of the Army Surgeon General recommends that soldiers sleep at least seven hours per night, although only a minimum of four hours is required during field training exercises.  In pr... more »

Jun 16, 2022
Tactical Napping While on Deployment

Service members on deployment may be anxious, concerned about their own safety, or missing home. And they may face uncomfortable sleeping surfaces and unusual sleep-wake cycles. A recent article f... more »