The mindbodygreen Podcast 612: Muscle, bone & brain: The trifecta for aging powerfully | Vonda Wright, M.D.
Aug 24, 2025
Dr. Vonda Wright, a double board-certified orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine expert, shares empowering insights on aging. She emphasizes that aging can be viewed as a superpower rather than a decline. Key topics include the importance of muscle for longevity, the benefits of creatine for brain health, and strategies for building mental resilience. Dr. Wright also discusses the balance of muscle, bone, and brain health, and offers personal tips for reducing inflammation and optimizing health as we age.
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Aging Can Be A Superpower
- Aging can be a superpower when we maintain muscle, bone, and brain through lifestyle choices.
- Population studies misrepresent healthy aging because most people don't practice protective behaviors.
Know The Biology To Defend Aging
- Knowing the biological hallmarks of aging lets you create shields against them.
- How fast hallmarks progress depends heavily on lifestyle, not just chronological age.
Start With Mental Resilience
- Start with mental resilience: define values, goals, and build hardiness through control, commitment, and challenge.
- Train mindset before diving into physical protocols to improve adherence and outcomes.
