The Healthy Ageing Doctor: This is the Best Exercise to Slow Ageing! The Truth About Sitting. It’s Killing You!

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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Science & Soul with Dr. Kristen Holmes is your guide to personal transformation- where cutting-edge performance science meets the depth of the human spirit. Through powerful expertise and insights, Dr. Kristen reveals how you can reclaim agency over your life, align with your values and purpose, and unlock your full potential. For anyone feeling stuck - Dr Kristen Holmes invites you to understand how to flourish in today's complex world. Dr Kristen Holmes is the Global Head Human Performance at WHOOP, a leading human performance company. A three-time All-American athlete and two-time Big Ten Athlete of the Year in field hockey and basketball at the University of Iowa, Kristen was also a seven-year member of the U.S. National Field Hockey Team. As a coach, she led Princeton University to 12 league titles in 13 seasons and a National Championship, making her one of the most successful coaches in Ivy League history. Science and Soul will offer a fresh perspective on human performance- unpacking the capacity of an individual to intentionally behave at a level equal to their physical and emotional potential. This is more than a show - this is an invitation to understand how humans can flourish and thrive in a complex world. Welcome! Instagram: @scienceandsoul & @drkristenholmes TikTok: @scienceandsoulpod Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristen-holmes/