HOT For Your Health The Hard Reality of Bone Health with Dr. Vonda Wright | HFYH #130
Sep 9, 2025
Dr. Vonda Wright dives into the often overlooked world of bone health, revealing that bones are dynamic endocrine organs that do more than just support us. She highlights the severe consequences of hip fractures and the importance of peak bone density in young adults. The discussion covers how various life events like pregnancy and menopause impact bone mass, and offers actionable strategies for maintaining strong bones through hormone therapy, exercise, and proper nutrition. Stay informed to keep your bones healthy for a lifetime!
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Aunt Miriam’s Hip Fracture Example
- Dr. Vonda Wright describes seeing elderly patients like "Aunt Miriam" who break a hip and face severe decline and high mortality.
- She uses this case to illustrate how fractures trigger medical, functional, and financial crises for families.
Bones Are Active Endocrine Organs
- Bones are living endocrine organs that store minerals, make blood cells, and secrete hormones affecting brain and metabolism.
- Vonda Wright emphasizes bones actively communicate systemically rather than being inert scaffolding.
Osteocalcin Links Bone To Brain And Metabolism
- Osteocalcin from bone affects the brain, helps make BDNF, and supports neuron formation and cognition.
- Osteocalcin also influences testosterone production and insulin/glucose metabolism, linking bone to whole-body energy balance.
