Week 3: Strengthen Your Defense – Lifestyle & Wellness
Learn how nutrition, sleep, physical activity, and overall wellness can play a role in reducing cancer risk for fire fighters.
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This week focuses on lifestyle and wellness choices fire fighters can make to help reduce cancer risk. While the job involves unavoidable hazards, some risks can be addressed through intentional daily habits such as nutrition, physical activity, sleep, and stress management.
This week’s resources offer guidance on incorporating anti-inflammatory nutrition, improving sleep, and supporting overall wellness. These are practical steps that can serve as important protective measures and support long, healthier careers in the fire service.