When you think about your health and wellness, do you think about your cortisol and adrenaline levels? Law enforcement is a high-stress environment that includes traumatic events, varying sleep cycles, and other factors that can affect your cortisol and adrenaline levels. Join Chief Steve Petrilli with the Normal, Illinois, Police Department and Dr. Greg Huron as they discuss how to counteract elevated hormone levels on and off the clock.
This project was supported by Grant No. 2019-VI-BX-K001 awarded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance. The Bureau of Justice Assistance is a component of the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs, which also includes the Bureau of Justice Statistics; the National Institute of Justice; the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention; the Office for Victims of Crime; and the Office of Sex Offender Sentencing, Monitoring, Apprehending, Registering, and Tracking (SMART). Points of view or opinions in this document are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice.
The information presented in this podcast is for educational purposes only and does not substitute for or replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. You should always seek the advice of your physician or qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding medical conditions or treatments before undertaking any new health-care regimen, fitness, or nutrition program. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something said in this podcast.
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