Saving Lives: A Blood Test for Cancer!

We all know early detection saves lives. What if there was a blood test for cancer that could find asymptomatic disease in stages I or II? Game-changer, right? Well, the Galleri test does exactly that. Developed in mid-2021, it is still undergoing evaluation and is not yet FDA-approved.

If you’re as excited as I am about the potential this holds, you may be interested in learning how to register as a study participant. Everything you need to know is covered in today’s post.

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Stretching Challenge! 10 Minutes a Day to Increase Flexibility

Sometimes I feel like I am the only person on earth who doesn’t practice yoga regularly! I’ve gone a few times with friends but it never really stuck.

However, with each passing year, I feel my joints getting tighter and have been noticing a pronounced stiffness when I get up after resting. That means it’s time for me to undertake a stretching challenge as a way to incorporate regular stretching into my daily workout routine! Who’s with me?

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Women to Watch: Liz Ferro of Girls with Sole

Petite powerhouse Liz Ferro found solace from a difficult childhood by way of fitness; running in particular. Not content to keep her newfound sense of empowerment to herself, Liz founded the non-profit Girls with Sole to help other girls from painful, abusive and discouraging backgrounds. Come learn more about this dynamic “Woman to Watch” in today’s insightful interview!

Liz Ferro
Liz is pictured in the white hat! Photo courtesy of Liz Ferro/Girls with Sole

Note: Many thanks to Liz Ferro and Girls with Sole for providing me with complimentary copies of Liz’s books so that I could learn more about both Liz and the Girls with Sole organization.

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