The Healthy Aging Doctor: These Signs Mean You Have Osteoporosis!

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

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(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

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(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?

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