Could you be losing bone strength without realising it? Dr Vonda Wright breaks down the importance of bone health and its impact on osteoporosis, Alzheimer’s, and longevity
Dr Vonda Wright is an orthopaedic sports medicine surgeon and expert on active aging and mobility. She is the author of 44 research publications and of books such as, ‘Fitness After 40: Your Strong Body at 40, 50, 60, and Beyond’.
In this conversation, Dr Vonda and Steven discuss topics such as, the truth about creatine for women, the early signs of arthritis, how running doesn’t build muscle, and the secret cause of Alzheimer's.
Intro
Vonda's Mission to Help People Live a Longer, Stronger Life
How Much of Vonda's Work Crosses Into the Cognitive Realm?
Training the Brain Like a Muscle
What Is Precision Longevity?
How Does the Body Change in Different Seasons of Life?
Why Do Men's Bones Maintain Their Density Longer Than Women's?
Is Loss of Bone Density Inevitable for Women?
Why Bone Health Is Crucial for Overall Health
How Do Bones Release Substances Into the Body?
What's Making Your Bones Fragile?
Importance of Impact Sports for Bone Health
How to Care for Bone Health During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
What Is the Bone-Brain Axis?
What Is the Critical Decade for Bone Health?
What Is Osteoporosis?
How Many Americans Over 50 Have Osteopenia?
Early Warning Signs of Osteoporosis
Smoking vs. Bone Health
Is There a Link Between Alzheimer's and Bone Health?
Alzheimer's Disease in Vonda's Family
Would Vonda Choose an Able Body or an Able Brain?
Prediabetes
Diet for Good Cognitive Performance
The Perfect Diet for Vonda
Strong Muscles and Bones as Keys to Longevity
You're Never Too Old to Build Strength
Workout Strategies for Building Muscle
Higher or Lower Weights: What's Best for Building Muscle?
Why Is Muscle Critical for Longevity?
Nutrients for Muscle Preservation
Why People Get Creatine Wrong
How to Find Motivation to Take Responsibility for Your Health
Vitamin D: Crucial for Bone Health
How to Prevent Injury While Running
Why Should People Avoid Obesity as They Age?
Strategies to Promote Motivation
Myths About Menopause
Link Between Menopause and Bone Density
The Musculoskeletal Syndrome of Menopause
What Causes Arthritis?
Is HRT a Remedy for Musculoskeletal Symptoms of Menopause?
Why Is Back Pain on the Rise?
Back Pain Prevention
Study: Age-Related Decline in Performance Among Elite Senior Athletes
New Book: Unbreakable
Link Between Menopause, Diabetes, and Alzheimer's
The Importance of Men Knowing About Menopause
How Do You Know When To Stop?
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