Heart-Healthy Firefighter E-news: March 2010
In this issue:
|Firefighter health exclusive from|
|Antioxidants provide a simple, daily boost
By Bryan Fass, FireRescue1 columnistAntioxidants help repair your body from the inside out, boost your immune system and help you get well sooner when you're feeling ill. Here are a few ways you can easily integrate them into your daily diet. Read more...
Heart-Healthy Tips: American Diabetes Alert Day
An estimated 23.6 million people in the United States - 7.8 percent of the population - have diabetes, a serious, lifelong condition. Diabetes is a group of diseases marked by high levels of blood glucose (blood sugar), resulting from defects in insulin production, insulin action, or both. Diabetes can lead to serious complications and premature death. March 23 is American Diabetes Alert Day, a time to focus on the seriousness of the disease and what you can do to reduce your risk of diabetes. Read full article.
Heart-Healthy Firefighter February Challenge: Count Your Zzz's
This March, challenge each of your department members to improve their sleeping habits as part of National Sleep Awareness Week (March 7-13). The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention state that adults should aim for 7 to 9 hours of sleep each day. With overnight emergency calls and required “watch” hours, it is often hard for first responders to get the recommended amount of sleep. View challenge.
Recipe: Banana-Nut Bread
Courtesy of the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute
View a list of events the Heart-Healthy Firefighter Program will be attending as well as nationally-recognized dates the Program would like to acknowledge.
*The content of this E-news is for informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for advice from your physician. You should seek prompt medical care for any specific health issues; only your healthcare provider should diagnose a medical condition and prescribe treatment. You may also wish to consult with your health care professional or nutritionist before starting a new diet or fitness regimen.