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I Survived My First 2 Weeks of School I never envisioned being one of the many people switching careers later in life. I didn’t think I’d ever go back to school or need any added education to take on a new job after staying at home for so many years. Yet, here I am. Going back to school is proving to be just the challenge I was looking for this summer, especially with all my key races cancelled or postponed. I enrolled in the NASM Certified Personal Trainer guided study a few weeks ago and was intimidated as soon as I received my new textbook in the mail. Excitement outweighed trepidation and I logged into the online platform to get started. After getting familiar with the online platform, which is a whole new way of learning for me, I launched into the first week materials and began to second-guess my decision. The sheer volume of information in the first week seemed overwhelming. Waves of self-doubt kept washing over me. How can I possibly remember all of this information? When wil...

Celebrate Cancer Survivors Day Today, the first Sunday of June, is Cancer Survivors Day, a day to celebrate the cancer survivors in your life. This is a special day because we are gifted with the opportunity to spend more time with our loved ones who won the cancer war. However, there’s more to surviving cancer than you think. H ere’s what to keep in mind  as you celebrate your friends and family who have fought this epic battle. Early Detection, Innovative Treatment, Improved Outcomes The American Cancer Society (ACS) reports that improved screening and earlier diagnosis, as well as new and innovative treatments, help people live longer after being diagnosed with cancer. It can’t be emphasized enough – early detection is essential for improving outcomes. Healthcare has come so far with improved screening and testing innovations. It’s important that we all know our risk, genetic factors and take advantage of these tests whenever possible. A Blueprint for Survival The ACS ...