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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.comFollow me here:www.instagram.com/beginagainhttps://www.tiktok.com/@beginagainpod (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 TakeawaysSponsored by:ZOE - https://zoe.com and use code DAVINA10SetArtwork provided by Kimi Zoet. Enquiries: [email protected]://g2ul0.app.link/oQMAPbdSGNb Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
