15 Daily Steps to Lose Weight and Prevent Disease PDF: https://bit.ly/3FcEAHw - Get my FREE eBook now! In this episode, orthopedic surgeon and longevity expert Dr. Vonda Wright explains why muscle and bone health are the true foundations of aging well—and how lifting, protein, and simple daily movement can keep you strong, independent, and out of the ER for decades to come. 00:00 Intro 1:23 The Value Of Muscle And Strength 5:41 Is It Ever Too Late To Strengthen Muscle? 10:17 How Lifestyle Choices Impact Health 15:53 Why Protein Is Important 23:57 Benefits Of Having Protein Throughout The Day 26:40 Earliest Red Flag That Predicts Accelerated Aging 33:42 Can Degenerated Cartilage Be Restored? 36:09 The Impact Vaping Has On Joints 44:11 How Important Is Vitamin K2? 46:18 Habits We Should Incorporate To Optimize Strength 50:14 Common Injuries In Orthopedic Surgery 1:01:19 Is Knowledge Key For Gym Workouts? 1:05:58 Vonda's Latest Book 1:09:52 Recommendations For Longevity 1:12:04 Where To Find Vonda 1:12:26 Living A Genius Life This episode is proudly sponsored by: Momentous holds its products to rigorous quality and purity standards set by the NFL and NBA. I use their creatine and protein regularly. Head to http://livemomentous.com/genius or use code GENIUS for 35% off your first subscription. Shopify makes it easy to accept payments, manage orders, and build relationships with customers (cha-ching!). Get everything you need to sell in person and online at http://shopify.com/genius and get a $1-per-month trial period! Get 160+ labs per year for only a dollar a day to OWN your health with Function Health! http://functionhealth.com/max and use gift code MAX25 for $25 off. Watch my new documentary Little Empty Boxes - http://littleemptyboxes.com Follow Max Lugavere: Website: http://thegeniuslife.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maxlugavere/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/maxlugavere