What if I told you that the moment you break your femur, you have a 30% chance of dying — and a 50% chance of never going home again?
In this minisode, I share the most shocking moments from my conversation with orthopedic surgeon and longevity expert Dr. Vonda Wright, and why bone health is one of the biggest blind spots in women’s health.
Dr. Wright reveals that “the minute you fall and break this bone… you have a 30% chance of dying from the complications” — pneumonia, UTIs, bedsores — and “a 50% chance of not returning to the home where you came from.”
We also break down her viral MRI comparison: the thigh of a sedentary 74-year-old vs. a 40-year-old vs. a 74-year-old triathlete — and how the active 74-year-old looks nearly identical to the 40-year-old. Aging is not the enemy; inaction is.
If you’re in your 30s, 40s, or beyond, this is your wake-up call:
You can change the trajectory of your health if you start early enough.
This episode features highlights from our full conversation, which premiered September 2nd, 2025. Watch the full episode here → https://youtu.be/pUb1z_LJp3g
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I’m Louisa Nicola — clinical neurophysiologist — Alzheimer’s prevention specialist — founder of Neuro Athletics.
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Topics discussed:
00:00:00 Introduction: The Deadly Truth About Hip Fractures
00:01:08 The Cost of Inaction: Financial and Personal Impact
00:01:28 Building Better Bones: It's Never Too Late
00:02:16 The Power of Resistance Training at Any Age
00:03:00 Starting Early: Lessons for the Next Generation
00:03:22 The Viral MRI: 40-Year-Old vs 74-Year-Old Athletes
00:03:54 Anatomy of Aging: What the MRI Really Shows
00:04:41 Bone as an Endocrine Organ: The Master Communicator
00:05:28 The Silent Crisis: Why We Don't Hear Our Bones
00:06:16 The Menopause Catastrophe: When Estrogen Walks Out
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