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What if aging didn’t have to mean physical or cognitive decline? Dr. Vonda Wright is a nationally recognized orthopedic surgeon, specializing in mobility, aging, and bone health. In this episode, she reveals why osteoporosis is showing up in young women, the dangers of a sedentary lifestyle, the pre-diabetic health epidemic, and most importantly she shares how anyone can change their lifestyle to combat these issues and age better.
(00:00) Intro
(01:10) Bon Charge Ad
(02:38) Dr. Vonda Wright's Philosophy on Aging
(08:45) Normalizing Active Aging
(13:23) Health Expectancy vs Life Expectancy
(15:15) Lifestyle Changes that Most Impact Aging
(16:56) Treating the Whole Patient, Not Just the Condition
(19:48) How to Get Motivated to Exercise
(23:25) Why Are Bones Important?
(27:40) Simple Habits for Stronger Bones
(30:15) Why Everyone Should Lift Weights
(31:56) Health Risks of a Sedentary Lifestyle
(33:39) How to Reverse a Sedentary Lifestyle
(35:46) The Danger of Prediabetes
(39:39) Prediabetes is Becoming a National Crisis
(42:27) Use Data to Build a Healthier Life
(44:30) Dr. Wright's #1 Health Habit: Prioritizing Sleep
(46:23) What Research Says About Sleep and Exercise
(50:07) Huel Ad
(51:14) WHOOP Ad
(52:26) Importance of Aerobic Base Training
(56:28) How Much Cardio Base Training You Need
(59:13) Bone Health and Osteoporosis in Young Women
(01:01:49) How Breastfeeding Affects Bone Health
(01:03:28) Prevent Osteoporosis with Estrogen
(01:08:06) What is Sarcobesity?
(01:11:02) Dr. Vonda Wright's Strength Training Routine
(01:13:25) Strength Training for Performance vs Longevity
(01:14:44) Frozen Shoulder and Menopause
(01:16:43) What is Musculoskeletal Syndrome of Menopause?
(01:22:50) How to Get Healthier Starting Today
(01:30:21) What Does It Mean to Be Human?
(01:31:22) Fiverr Ad
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What if aging didn’t have to mean physical or cognitive decline? Dr. Vonda Wright is a nationally recognized orthopedic surgeon, specializing in mobility, aging, and bone health. In this episode, she reveals why osteoporosis is showing up in young women, the dangers of a sedentary lifestyle, the pre-diabetic health epidemic, and most importantly she shares how anyone can change their lifestyle to combat these issues and age better.
(00:00) Intro
(01:10) Bon Charge Ad
(02:38) Dr. Vonda Wright's Philosophy on Aging
(08:45) Normalizing Active Aging
(13:23) Health Expectancy vs Life Expectancy
(15:15) Lifestyle Changes that Most Impact Aging
(16:56) Treating the Whole Patient, Not Just the Condition
(19:48) How to Get Motivated to Exercise
(23:25) Why Are Bones Important?
(27:40) Simple Habits for Stronger Bones
(30:15) Why Everyone Should Lift Weights
(31:56) Health Risks of a Sedentary Lifestyle
(33:39) How to Reverse a Sedentary Lifestyle
(35:46) The Danger of Prediabetes
(39:39) Prediabetes is Becoming a National Crisis
(42:27) Use Data to Build a Healthier Life
(44:30) Dr. Wright's #1 Health Habit: Prioritizing Sleep
(46:23) What Research Says About Sleep and Exercise
(50:07) Huel Ad
(51:14) WHOOP Ad
(52:26) Importance of Aerobic Base Training
(56:28) How Much Cardio Base Training You Need
(59:13) Bone Health and Osteoporosis in Young Women
(01:01:49) How Breastfeeding Affects Bone Health
(01:03:28) Prevent Osteoporosis with Estrogen
(01:08:06) What is Sarcobesity?
(01:11:02) Dr. Vonda Wright's Strength Training Routine
(01:13:25) Strength Training for Performance vs Longevity
(01:14:44) Frozen Shoulder and Menopause
(01:16:43) What is Musculoskeletal Syndrome of Menopause?
(01:22:50) How to Get Healthier Starting Today
(01:30:21) What Does It Mean to Be Human?
(01:31:22) Fiverr Ad
Follow me here:
www.instagram.com/scienceandsoul
www.instagram.com/drkristenholmes/
Sponsored by:
Bon Charge - http://BONCHARGE.COM/KRISTEN used code KRISTEN for 15% off
Huel - https://huel.com/kristen
WHOOP - https://join.whoop.com/gb/en/SCIENCE/
Fiverr - https://fvrr.co/kristen and use code KRISTEN for 10% off your first hire
SYNCID: MB0112GUONWNSDA
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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