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Podcast: High Performance Health
Episode: Should You Get a Colonoscopy This Year?
Description: Many times, colorectal cancer risk and gut health issues aren't obvious and require a closer look at what's happening inside the body. Â Â On today's episode, I break down colonoscopies, one of the most effective preventive tools for detecting and removing polyps before they can turn cancerous. Â Â While many assume screenings are only necessary later in life, colon issues can start much earlier, and early detection can prevent serious complications. Â Â Â We also compare colonoscopy to full-body MRI, review the prep, sedation, and potential side effects, and discuss how screening frequency should be tailored based on age, family history, and personal risk. Â Â Â Join me on...