Sitting Is The Silent Killer! This Causes Sedentary Death Syndrome. The Truth About Early Ageing. Dr. Vonda Wright.

About this episode

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 Follow me here: www.instagram.com/beginagain https://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 Takeaways Sponsored by: ZOE - https://zoe.com and use code DAVINA10 SetArtwork provided by Kimi Zoet. Enquiries: kimizoet.artsales@gmail.com https://g2ul0.app.link/oQMAPbdSGNb Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices