LONGEVITY with Nathalie Niddam #375: Muscle Is Medicine: The TRUTH About Aging, Hormones & Lifelong Strength (How Mobility Can Save Your Future) | Dr. Vonda Wright Reveals All
Oct 3, 2025
In this discussion, Dr. Vonda Wright, an orthopedic surgeon and elite sports physician, delves into the art of aging gracefully. She emphasizes the crucial role of mobility in preventing chronic diseases and highlights that it's never too late to reclaim strength. Dr. Wright shares insights on hormone optimization, the importance of protein for bone health, and how even seniors can rebuild muscle. Plus, she discusses the differences in training for men and women. Her upcoming book, Unbreakable, aims to empower listeners to live stronger lives.
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Mobility Is The Core Longevity Goal
- Saving mobility prevents chronic disease by keeping people active and independent.
- Dr. Vonda Wright frames mobility preservation as the core goal of orthopedic and longevity care.
Chronic Exercise Preserves Muscle Structure
- Chronic, consistent exercise dramatically preserves muscle architecture into old age.
- Masters athletes show thigh MRI slices with minimal fat infiltration even at 75 years old.
Muscle, Bone, And Fat Are Endocrine Tissues
- Muscle, bone, and fat are endocrine organs that communicate and affect whole-body health.
- Changing one tissue (e.g., reducing fat) impacts muscle and bone via hormone signaling.
