Police officers must integrate functional fitness workouts into their fitness programs to prepare for the physical challenges of police work — Read on http://www.policeone.com/health-fitness/articles/how-to-achieve-functional-fitness-JC930RkCq1GZ9ru0/
Less REM Sleep Tied to Higher Mortality
Undoubtedly, this has an effect on First Responders. Less REM sleep has been tied to an increased risk for death, and though a new study does not prove cause and effect, it does suggest that the quantity of REM sleep may be an important health indicator. — Read on http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/933911
Focus on Wellness
Make the Anti-Suicide Pact
A Class Act!
Post Traumatic Growth
The Remarkable Brains of High-Level Meditators
What the American public needs to know about police training
Rather than defund the police, states and law enforcement agencies need to invest more money and time in police training and education — Read on http://www.policeone.com/police-training/articles/a-letter-to-the-american-public-we-need-to-increase-the-quantity-and-quality-of-police-training-PEIoRJqWTIG55dqy/
Working with Bias in the Heat of the Moment
Applicable to police? http://www.mindful.org/in-the-heat-of-the-moment/
Neuroplasticity and Anxiety
Basically, neuroplasticity can be applied to help you manage, treat, and perhaps even “cure” anxiety, but it takes some time and effort! These more permanent brain changes can be achieved through adapting and changing thought patterns, through recall and memory patterning, breathing exercises, eye patterning, modifying postural habits, increasing body awareness, and targeting sensory perception … Continue reading Neuroplasticity and Anxiety