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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.
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<p>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 </p><p><br></p><p>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’. </p><p><br></p><p>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. </p><p><br></p><p>00:00 Intro</p><p>02:13 Vonda's Mission to Help People Live a Longer, Stronger Life</p><p>04:09 How Much of Vonda's Work Crosses Into the Cognitive Realm?</p><p>06:13 Training the Brain Like a Muscle</p><p>07:24 What Is Precision Longevity?</p><p>09:34 How Does the Body Change in Different Seasons of Life?</p><p>11:27 Why Do Men's Bones Maintain Their Density Longer Than Women's?</p><p>12:18 Is Loss of Bone Density Inevitable for Women?</p><p>14:01 Why Bone Health Is Crucial for Overall Health</p><p>19:57 How Do Bones Release Substances Into the Body?</p><p>22:02 What's Making Your Bones Fragile?</p><p>25:49 Importance of Impact Sports for Bone Health</p><p>26:52 How to Care for Bone Health During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding</p><p>27:57 What Is the Bone-Brain Axis?</p><p>29:30 What Is the Critical Decade for Bone Health?</p><p>34:14 What Is Osteoporosis?</p><p>35:42 How Many Americans Over 50 Have Osteopenia?</p><p>36:58 Early Warning Signs of Osteoporosis</p><p>37:54 Smoking vs. Bone Health</p><p>38:38 Is There a Link Between Alzheimer's and Bone Health?</p><p>39:19 Alzheimer's Disease in Vonda's Family</p><p>41:07 Would Vonda Choose an Able Body or an Able Brain?</p><p>42:02 Prediabetes</p><p>46:22 Diet for Good Cognitive Performance</p><p>48:21 The Perfect Diet for Vonda</p><p>50:38 Strong Muscles and Bones as Keys to Longevity</p><p>50:58 You're Never Too Old to Build Strength</p><p>53:38 Workout Strategies for Building Muscle</p><p>55:36 Higher or Lower Weights: What's Best for Building Muscle?</p><p>56:56 Why Is Muscle Critical for Longevity?</p><p>01:00:00 Nutrients for Muscle Preservation</p><p>01:01:41 Why People Get Creatine Wrong</p><p>01:03:16 How to Find Motivation to Take Responsibility for Your Health</p><p>01:04:07 Vitamin D: Crucial for Bone Health</p><p>01:04:38 How to Prevent Injury While Running</p><p>01:08:58 Why Should People Avoid Obesity as They Age?</p><p>01:12:57 Strategies to Promote Motivation</p><p>01:15:45 Myths About Menopause</p><p>01:18:36 Link Between Menopause and Bone Density</p><p>01:19:53 The Musculoskeletal Syndrome of Menopause</p><p>01:25:02 What Causes Arthritis?</p><p>01:26:23 Is HRT a Remedy for Musculoskeletal Symptoms of Menopause?</p><p>01:27:31 Why Is Back Pain on the Rise?</p><p>01:30:09 Back Pain Prevention</p><p>01:31:34 Study: Age-Related Decline in Performance Among Elite Senior Athletes</p><p>01:33:29 New Book: <em>Unbreakable</em></p><p>01:35:56 Link Between Menopause, Diabetes, and Alzheimer's</p><p>01:37:03 The Importance of Men Knowing About Menopause</p><p>01:38:50 How Do You Know When To Stop?</p><p><br></p><p>Follow Dr Vonda: </p><p>Instagram - <a href="https://g2ul0.app.link/PgWdlIghuRb">https://g2ul0.app.link/PgWdlIghuRb</a> </p><p>Website - <a href="https://g2ul0.app.link/fUepAxlhuRb">https://g2ul0.app.link/fUepAxlhuRb</a> </p><p>Podcast - <a href="https://g2ul0.app.link/0MRGecrhuRb">https://g2ul0.app.link/0MRGecrhuRb</a> </p><p><br></p><p>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> </p><p><br></p><p>Research Document: https://stevenbartlett.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/DOAC-Vonda-Wright-Independent-research-further-reading.pdf</p><p><br></p><p>Watch the episodes on Youtube - <a href="https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes">https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes</a> </p><p><br></p><p>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> </p><p><br></p><p>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> </p><p><br></p><p>Follow me:</p><p><a href="https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb">https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb</a></p><p><br></p><p>Sponsors:</p><p>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></p><p><strong>Vanta - </strong><a href="https://vanta.com/steven">https://vanta.com/steven</a></p><p><strong>ZOE -</strong><a href="%C2%A0https://zoe.com"> https://zoe.com</a></p><p><strong>PerfectTed -</strong> <a href="https://www.perfectted.com/">https://www.perfectted.com</a> with code DIARY40 for 40% off</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. 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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.
Follow Dr Vonda
Resources
Books & Products
Follow Steven
Raw Description
<p>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 </p><p><br></p><p>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’. </p><p><br></p><p>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. </p><p><br></p><p>00:00 Intro</p><p>02:13 Vonda's Mission to Help People Live a Longer, Stronger Life</p><p>04:09 How Much of Vonda's Work Crosses Into the Cognitive Realm?</p><p>06:13 Training the Brain Like a Muscle</p><p>07:24 What Is Precision Longevity?</p><p>09:34 How Does the Body Change in Different Seasons of Life?</p><p>11:27 Why Do Men's Bones Maintain Their Density Longer Than Women's?</p><p>12:18 Is Loss of Bone Density Inevitable for Women?</p><p>14:01 Why Bone Health Is Crucial for Overall Health</p><p>19:57 How Do Bones Release Substances Into the Body?</p><p>22:02 What's Making Your Bones Fragile?</p><p>25:49 Importance of Impact Sports for Bone Health</p><p>26:52 How to Care for Bone Health During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding</p><p>27:57 What Is the Bone-Brain Axis?</p><p>29:30 What Is the Critical Decade for Bone Health?</p><p>34:14 What Is Osteoporosis?</p><p>35:42 How Many Americans Over 50 Have Osteopenia?</p><p>36:58 Early Warning Signs of Osteoporosis</p><p>37:54 Smoking vs. Bone Health</p><p>38:38 Is There a Link Between Alzheimer's and Bone Health?</p><p>39:19 Alzheimer's Disease in Vonda's Family</p><p>41:07 Would Vonda Choose an Able Body or an Able Brain?</p><p>42:02 Prediabetes</p><p>46:22 Diet for Good Cognitive Performance</p><p>48:21 The Perfect Diet for Vonda</p><p>50:38 Strong Muscles and Bones as Keys to Longevity</p><p>50:58 You're Never Too Old to Build Strength</p><p>53:38 Workout Strategies for Building Muscle</p><p>55:36 Higher or Lower Weights: What's Best for Building Muscle?</p><p>56:56 Why Is Muscle Critical for Longevity?</p><p>01:00:00 Nutrients for Muscle Preservation</p><p>01:01:41 Why People Get Creatine Wrong</p><p>01:03:16 How to Find Motivation to Take Responsibility for Your Health</p><p>01:04:07 Vitamin D: Crucial for Bone Health</p><p>01:04:38 How to Prevent Injury While Running</p><p>01:08:58 Why Should People Avoid Obesity as They Age?</p><p>01:12:57 Strategies to Promote Motivation</p><p>01:15:45 Myths About Menopause</p><p>01:18:36 Link Between Menopause and Bone Density</p><p>01:19:53 The Musculoskeletal Syndrome of Menopause</p><p>01:25:02 What Causes Arthritis?</p><p>01:26:23 Is HRT a Remedy for Musculoskeletal Symptoms of Menopause?</p><p>01:27:31 Why Is Back Pain on the Rise?</p><p>01:30:09 Back Pain Prevention</p><p>01:31:34 Study: Age-Related Decline in Performance Among Elite Senior Athletes</p><p>01:33:29 New Book: <em>Unbreakable</em></p><p>01:35:56 Link Between Menopause, Diabetes, and Alzheimer's</p><p>01:37:03 The Importance of Men Knowing About Menopause</p><p>01:38:50 How Do You Know When To Stop?</p><p><br></p><p>Follow Dr Vonda: </p><p>Instagram - <a href="https://g2ul0.app.link/PgWdlIghuRb">https://g2ul0.app.link/PgWdlIghuRb</a> </p><p>Website - <a href="https://g2ul0.app.link/fUepAxlhuRb">https://g2ul0.app.link/fUepAxlhuRb</a> </p><p>Podcast - <a href="https://g2ul0.app.link/0MRGecrhuRb">https://g2ul0.app.link/0MRGecrhuRb</a> </p><p><br></p><p>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> </p><p><br></p><p>Research Document: https://stevenbartlett.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/DOAC-Vonda-Wright-Independent-research-further-reading.pdf</p><p><br></p><p>Watch the episodes on Youtube - <a href="https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes">https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes</a> </p><p><br></p><p>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> </p><p><br></p><p>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> </p><p><br></p><p>Follow me:</p><p><a href="https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb">https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb</a></p><p><br></p><p>Sponsors:</p><p>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></p><p><strong>Vanta - </strong><a href="https://vanta.com/steven">https://vanta.com/steven</a></p><p><strong>ZOE -</strong><a href="%C2%A0https://zoe.com"> https://zoe.com</a></p><p><strong>PerfectTed -</strong> <a href="https://www.perfectted.com/">https://www.perfectted.com</a> with code DIARY40 for 40% off</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>