Dr. Vonda Wright | Use Your Body to Build a Better Brain
Did you know that physical exercise directly impacts cognitive health? Dr. Vonda Wright explains the connection between our bodies and our brains.
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Change Your Lifestyle to Slow Down Cognitive Impairment | 1-on-1 with Teepa Snow
Growing Bolder went 1-on-1 with renowned dementia, memory impairment and caregiving expert, Teepa Snow. She says that while many are searching for a pill to slow cognitive decline, what we should be doing is changing our lifestyles.
“The Super Age” | How Increased Longevity Will Dramatically Impact the World – With Bradley Schurman
Bradley Schurman is one of the world’s preeminent demographic futurists and author of The Super Age: Decoding Our Demographic Destiny. He explains how our lives are about to be radically impacted as, for the first time in human history, there will soon be more people over the age of 65 than under the age of 18.
Get in the Game | How Video Games Benefit Older Adults
Growing Bolder is smashing the stereotype that video games are only for younger adults. Not only are they fun and exciting, but gaming offers significant health benefits. Orthopedic Surgeon and longevity expert Dr. Vonda Wright explains how video games benefit our relationships and can improve mental and physical health.
Make More of Your Time | The New Science of Aging with Dr. Vonda Wright
Orthopedic surgeon and longevity expert Dr. Vonda Wright thinks the most natural process that we experience as humans is aging. While the new science of aging explodes, Dr. Wright believes that the most important question to ask isn’t how long we are going to live, but how well are we going to live.
Old Dogs Can Learn New Tricks | Neuroplasticity with Dr. Michael Merzenich
Neuroscientist Dr. Michael Merzenich shares why aging minds can stay sharp—and how science proves we can keep learning at any age.
Study on Senior Athletes Proves Mobility Leads to Longevity | Dr. Vonda Wright
Dr Vonda Wright’s explains how her study of National Senior Games athletes shows we can be healthy, vital, active and joyful in our 70s, 80s and beyond.
Increased Mobility Can Turn Stem Cells Younger | Dr. Vonda Wright
Dr. Vonda Wright shares insights from studies done on older mice that showed how increased mobility turned their stem cells younger! Learn how the same thing applies to humans and how we can reprogram our stem cells by staying active as we age!
Physical Performance is a Biomarker of Aging | Dr. Vonda Wright
In 2005 Dr. Vonda Wright studied National Senior Games athletes. Her results showed that physical performance is a biomarker for how we age. She explains how staying active now can slow down the aging process.
Mobility Builds Better Brain Health | Dr. Vonda Wright
Did you know that your physical health is directly linked to your brain health? Dr. Vonda Wright shares a five-year study that proves staying active and mobile boosts cognitive functions.
Frank Rasbury, 94-Year- Old Veteran and Rotarian
“If you’re not serving your community, what good are you?” That’s the philosophy 94-year-old veteran and rotarian Frank Rasbury has lived by his entire life. He’s a true leader that strives for excellence in everything he does, and he wants you to do it too.
The 2nd Annual Growing Bolder Wisdom Walk
The 2nd Annual Growing Bolder Wisdom Walk was a way to connect generations and celebrate the many things we all have in common, regardless of age.