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

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May 7, 2025 • 94 mins

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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