Begin Again with Davina McCall
Sitting Is The Silent Killer! This Causes Sedentary Death Syndrome. The Truth About Early Ageing. Dr. Vonda Wright.
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In this episode of Begin Again Davina is joined by Dr. Vonda Wright, a world leading expert on the science of ageing well. Dr Wright is a pioneering surgeon, researcher, and author who shares her expertise on longevity, mobility and the lifestyle habits that will help you build physical resilience and achieve vitality.
Dr Wright’s Website:
www.drvondawright.com
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(00:00) Intro
(01:22) Early Career in Oncology and Transition to Orthopaedics
(04:35) Biggest Challenges of Becoming an Orthopaedic Surgeon
(06:39) Life Expectancy Trends in the U.S.
(07:17) Understanding the Aging Process
(12:17) How Men and Women Age Differently
(14:04) The Connection Between Muscles, Bones, and the Brain
(18:26) Best Practices for Bone Health
(21:47) Essential Bone Health Tips for Your Late 20s and Early 30s
(25:15) Recovering Physically and Mentally After Injury
(26:28) Zoe Ad
(27:55) Understanding Lower Heart Rates During Base Training Workouts
(33:00) Why It’s Never Too Late to Start Exercising
(33:55) Shocking Percentage of Americans Who Don’t Exercise
(34:29) The Average Daily Time Spent Sitting
(37:15) Tips for Staying Active With a Desk Job
(38:44) How Sleep Impacts Physical and Mental Health
(41:45) Understanding Menopause and Its Effects
(47:09) How Talking About Menopause Can Support Others
(48:27) Key Takeaways
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