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. 00:00 Intro02:13 Vonda's Mission to Help People Live a Longer, Stronger Life04:09 How Much of Vonda's Work Crosses Into the Cognitive Realm?06:13 Training the Brain Like a Muscle07:24 What Is Precision Longevity?09:34 How Does the Body Change in Different Seasons of Life?11:27 Why Do Men's Bones Maintain Their Density Longer Than Women's?12:18 Is Loss of Bone Density Inevitable for Women?14:01 Why Bone Health Is Crucial for Overall Health19:57 How Do Bones Release Substances Into the Body?22:02 What's Making Your Bones Fragile?25:49 Importance of Impact Sports for Bone Health26:52 How to Care for Bone Health During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding27:57 What Is the Bone-Brain Axis?29:30 What Is the Critical Decade for Bone Health?34:14 What Is Osteoporosis?35:42 How Many Americans Over 50 Have Osteopenia?36:58 Early Warning Signs of Osteoporosis37:54 Smoking vs. Bone Health38:38 Is There a Link Between Alzheimer's and Bone Health?39:19 Alzheimer's Disease in Vonda's Family41:07 Would Vonda Choose an Able Body or an Able Brain?42:02 Prediabetes46:22 Diet for Good Cognitive Performance48:21 The Perfect Diet for Vonda50:38 Strong Muscles and Bones as Keys to Longevity50:58 You're Never Too Old to Build Strength53:38 Workout Strategies for Building Muscle55:36 Higher or Lower Weights: What's Best for Building Muscle?56:56 Why Is Muscle Critical for Longevity?01:00:00 Nutrients for Muscle Preservation01:01:41 Why People Get Creatine Wrong01:03:16 How to Find Motivation to Take Responsibility for Your Health01:04:07 Vitamin D: Crucial for Bone Health01:04:38 How to Prevent Injury While Running01:08:58 Why Should People Avoid Obesity as They Age?01:12:57 Strategies to Promote Motivation01:15:45 Myths About Menopause01:18:36 Link Between Menopause and Bone Density01:19:53 The Musculoskeletal Syndrome of Menopause01:25:02 What Causes Arthritis?01:26:23 Is HRT a Remedy for Musculoskeletal Symptoms of Menopause?01:27:31 Why Is Back Pain on the Rise?01:30:09 Back Pain Prevention01:31:34 Study: Age-Related Decline in Performance Among Elite Senior Athletes01:33:29 New Book: Unbreakable01:35:56 Link Between Menopause, Diabetes, and Alzheimer's01:37:03 The Importance of Men Knowing About Menopause01:38:50 How Do You Know When To Stop?Follow Dr Vonda: Instagram - <a href="https://g2ul0.app.link/PgWdlIghuRb">https://g2ul0.app.link/PgWdlIghuRb</a> Website - <a href="https://g2ul0.app.link/fUepAxlhuRb">https://g2ul0.app.link/fUepAxlhuRb</a> Podcast - <a href="https://g2ul0.app.link/0MRGecrhuRb">https://g2ul0.app.link/0MRGecrhuRb</a> Spotify: You can purchase Dr Vonda’s book, ‘Fitness After 40: Your Strong Body at 40, 50, 60, and Beyond’, here: <a href="https://g2ul0.app.link/pldFkf4guRb">https://g2ul0.app.link/pldFkf4guRb</a> Watch the episodes on Youtube - <a href="https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes">https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes</a> My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - <a href="https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook">https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook</a> You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: <a href="https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb">https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb</a> Follow me:<a href="https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb">https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb</a>Sponsors:Get your hands on the Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards here: <a href="https://bit.ly/conversationcards-mp">https://bit.ly/conversationcards-mp</a>Vanta - <a href="https://vanta.com/steven">https://vanta.com/steven</a>ZOE -<a href="%C2%A0https://zoe.com"> https://zoe.com</a>PerfectTed - <a href="https://www.perfectted.com/">https://www.perfectted.com</a> with code DIARY40 for 40% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

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