If you missed our first post in this series of "What's In There? A Closer Look Inside The Body", then click here to review. Here are some other preventative screenings to consider with your doctor:Cholesterol ScreeningCholesterol is checked via a blood test called the lipid … [Read more...] about Another Look Inside The Body: Screenings For Cholesterol and Colorectal Cancer
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Eat This! Colorful Fruits & Vegetables
Eat This!In order to survive, our bodies have to metabolize food to create the energy we need to think, walk, talk, and function throughout our day. The downside of this process is that our bodies produce free radicals that cause aging and disease. Often found in purple and red … [Read more...] about Eat This! Colorful Fruits & Vegetables
What’s In There? A Closer Look Inside The Body: Bone Density Scan & Calcium-Score Screening
Find Small Problems Before They Become Big.As the Dutch proverb goes, “prevention is better than cure.” Preventative health screenings are a critical component to staying healthy. “The ultimate goal for older adults is to maintain function and independence,” says Dr. Laura … [Read more...] about What’s In There? A Closer Look Inside The Body: Bone Density Scan & Calcium-Score Screening
Fitness: Let’s Talk Diet Strategy
Talk about your diet strategy.I started a whole new routine when I returned to Milestone after quarantine, with a few unwanted pounds. I tried Whole 30 a couple of years ago, and it was incredibly successful. I had good results and lost weight. This time I went with a sensible … [Read more...] about Fitness: Let’s Talk Diet Strategy
Listen To Your Gut: Eat More Fiber
How many times have you been told to “listen to your gut,” that feeling inside that helps guide your decisions? While that sixth sense guidance can be helpful, listening to your actual gut could be one of the best health decisions you make. The gut microbiome, made up of the … [Read more...] about Listen To Your Gut: Eat More Fiber