322 - Bone health for life: building strong bones, preventing age-related loss, osteoporosis, & more

In this episode of The Drive Podcast, Peter Attia interviews Professor Belinda Beck, an exercise physiologist, about bone physiology, osteoporosis, and the importance of exercise for bone health. Beck discusses bone development from childhood through adulthood, emphasizing the critical role of genetics and lifestyle in achieving peak bone mass. She highlights the significance of high-impact and varied exercises, like jumping and weightlifting, for stimulating bone adaptation, and shares the results of her LIFT MORE study, which demonstrated the benefits of high-intensity resistance training for postmenopausal women with low bone mass. The conversation covers preventive measures for children, the impact of menopause on bone density, and the importance of maintaining physical activity throughout life to combat bone loss. They also discuss the limitations of DEXA scans and the importance of cortical bone thickness.