Health & Wellness

The Health & Wellness resource center, brought to you by Police1 and Cordico, provides cops with videos, training drills and expert advice to help ensure the officer’s head is straight and body is strong. Complete physical and psychological fitness – through regular trips to the gym, five-mile runs and conversations with the police psychologist – is critical for an officer to perform the job to maximum potential.

Learn more about Cordico's wellness technology for first responders here.

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30 days to a new you: Take Police1's better health challenge

30 days to a new you: Take Police1's better health challenge

There’s no denying that policing takes a toll on officer health; this 30-day challenge can help you get your life back

Mindful New Year’s resolutions: Approaches for first responders

The work of year-long self-improvement comes down to small and regular decisions made day after day, moment by moment
The trouble with staying awake: BCOPS study addresses shift work hazards

The cops who stay awake while the rest of us are sleeping need special support to maintain their physical and mental health
The other "F" word: What the response is really telling you

Personnel will often say they are "fine" even when they are clearly not; here's how to recognize and address stress in public safety

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The social support challenge: Connect with others, even if just to vent!
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Many first responders avoid connection, but connecting with and confiding in someone who cares about us is proven to reduce stress
Aggressive time management: A healthy coping strategy for first responders
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It's critical to carve out time for yourself; otherwise, your life will become all about work
The mindfulness challenge: Practice mindfulness for just 2 minutes today
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Dr. Rachelle Zemlok defines mindfulness and offers simple steps to practice it every day
Mental health in focus: When to seek professional help
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Guidance for knowing when everyday stressors become something bigger, something that requires professional help
A message from Dak Prescott on First Responder Wellness Week
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The Dallas Cowboys quarterback reminds first responders that "taking care of yourself mentally and physically is critical to serving, protecting and uplifting our communities”
The hydration challenge: Adequate hydration is a common challenge for first responders
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Understanding optimal water intake, plus simple steps for achieving daily hydration goals
The sleep hygiene challenge: Follow these tips during tonight's bedtime routine
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When free of shift schedules, try these tips to get to sleep faster and achieve quality sleep
Sleep prep checklist for first responders
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Simple steps to help optimize sleep quality even when you can't get the recommended number of hours
The stretching challenge: Try out these on-duty stretches and posture exercises for first responders
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Stretching can help overcome some of the common muscle tightness that occurs naturally over time
To be a resilient first responder, you need to C.A.R.E.
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How first responders can adapt to and recover from adversity faced on the job
First Responder Wellness Week: Gordon Graham explains the vision
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First responders can change the story when it comes to wellness – and it all starts with you!
LEO weight loss success: Marco DeLeon
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A Texas LEO shares how he went from weighing more than 400 pounds to running 5 miles a day
3 tips to make healthy nutrition decisions
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Follow these tips to boost your willpower and automate your healthy eating success
2 smart snacking tips for first responders
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Choose great-tasting and heart-healthy snacks on-duty
January 2023: Join the Cordico weight loss challenge
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Cordico's 8-week challenge will help you maximize energy levels and reach a healthy body weight
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