Bone Health, Falls, Medications & Healthy Longevity | Dr Deborah Kado

Everyone wants to talk about longevity. Almost no one wants to talk about gerontology, the field that has been studying how to age well for a century. Dr Deborah Kado, Stanford professor of medicine and geriatrician, joins me to bridge that gap.

From bone health and balance to deprescribing, gut microbiome research, and the surprising power of your attitude towards ageing, this is a masterclass in what actually matters for a long, well-lived life.

What We Cover:

Why "longevity science" is largely gerontology rebranded

A positive attitude towards ageing and its link to lower dementia risk

Balance, power training, and preventing falls and fractures

The truth about osteoporosis medications and the scare that drove millions away

Why extra weight after menopause can be protective

Vitamin D, sleep regularity, and the gut microbiome

This one will change how you think about growing older, whatever your age.

To connect with Dr Deborah Kado, visit her Stanford profile or find her on LinkedIn.

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