Episode 20: Let's build strong bones with Professor Belinda Beck

Join us for an insightful episode where we delve into osteoporosis and strategies for building strong bones with Professor Belinda Beck, an expert in bone health. Summary: In this episode, Shelley Craft engages in a conversation with Professor Belinda Beck about osteoporosis, its causes, risk factors, diagnosis, and preventive measures. The discussion includes insights into nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle choices. Highlights: Osteoporosis Insight: Osteoporosis weakens bones, affecting both genders, especially postmenopausal women. Risk Factors: Age, genetics, gender, hormones, low calcium/vitamin D intake, sedentary lifestyle, smoking, excessive alcohol, and certain conditions increase osteoporosis risk. Calcium Significance: Calcium is essential for bone health; its deficiency leads to bone loss. Vitamin D's Role: Vitamin D aids calcium absorption, obtained through sunlight, fish, and fortified dairy. Exercise Benefits: Weight-bearing activities and resistance training can improve bone strength and density. Bone Density Testing: Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scans evaluate bone density using T-scores. Early Awareness: Discussing osteoporosis with a doctor allows timely intervention and prevention. Nutrition and Lifestyle: A balanced diet rich in calcium, vitamin D, plus quitting smoking and moderating alcohol, supports bone health. Osteopenia Alert: Low bone mass or osteopenia signals fracture risk, warranting preventive action. The Aging Project Podcast delivers weekly interviews to educate, inspire and connect us all. Let’s learn how to age well, together. WANT TO JOIN THE AGING PROJECT COMMUNITY Come and visit us here: https://www.theagingproject.com.au WANT TO CONNECT WITH Professor Belinda Beck The Bone Clinic https://theboneclinic.com.au/ DID YOU LOVE THIS INTERVIEW? If you found this interview interesting, helpful, entertaining or inspiring, we need your reviews! Great reviews will enable us to keep creating amazing content to help us all age well – so, if you liked what you heard, we would be so grateful if you took a few seconds to submit a review on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts. We read every review! READY TO AGE WELL WITH US? If you’re ready to get started on making the rest of your life the best of your life, please join us on our socials! We’ll share challenges and tips so we can all age well together - one small shift at a time.   / theagingproject   or   / theagingproject   YOU MUST TRY IT! Our sister site, ‘You Must Try It’, offers a carefully selected range of health, beauty, and lifestyle products. No confusion, no overwhelm – just the good stuff! www.youmusttryit.com and   / youmusttryit   GOT FEEDBACK? WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU! If you’ve got feedback or a burning question, please send it to us at [email protected] CREDITS Host and Co-founder: Shelley Craft Producer and Co-founder: Amanda Attwood, founder of The Aging Project