Ep 27 Dr. Vonda Wright: 5 Simple Habits to Improve Your Health After 40
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In this episode of Save Yourself, Amy sits down with Dr. Vonda Wright, a double board-certified orthopedic sports medicine surgeon with over 20 years of experience in clinical research and a passion for aging and longevity. Dr. Wright discusses her mission to transform the way we age by promoting an active lifestyle that preserves muscle mass and overall health. She shares insights from her research, including the impact of consistent mobility on aging, and offers practical advice on exercise, bone health, and integrating outdoor activities into daily life. Dr. Wright also delves into the importance of estrogen in maintaining bone density and highlights her work in helping people optimize their health for longevity.
Episode Highlights:
00:00 Intro
01:02 What are you up to these days?
02:17 Getting rid of sedentary lifestyle
04:17 Speaking in public
05:15 Can we retain our lean muscle mass?
09:32 Functional strength
13:04 Sprinting
16:13 What are you training for?
18:16 Optimized walking
20:34 Counteracting a full day of sitting
22:28 Incorporating nature-based exercise
25:01 When do you stop building your bones?
30:29 What you should do in your 40s?
33:53 Testosterone drop
35:29 DEXA scans
37:49 Genetics and ethnicity
39:15 Speed, agility, and power
41:15 What does your day look like?
44:32 What are you working on?
48:35 Where can people find you?
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