Mobility Episodes

Send us a text In this episode, Dr. Mia and Dr. Kristin Beavers discuss the relationship between weight loss and bone health, emphasizing the importance of exercise, nutrition, and monitoring bone density through DEXA scans. They explore the impact of new diabetes medications on bone health and provide practical tips for maintaining bone density, particularly in older adults. Kristen M. Beavers, PhD, MPH, RD, is a Professor of Internal Medicine, Section on Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine a...

Send us a Text Message. Summary In this episode, Dr. Mia discusses five things that can help with healthy aging: exercise, diet, sleep, stress and mental health, and positive age-related perceptions. She emphasizes the importance of aerobic exercise and getting at least 8,000 steps a day. She also recommends a Mediterranean-style diet (MIND diet) with plenty of fresh vegetables. Dr. Mia provides tips for improving sleep hygiene and managing stress, including meditation and journaling. She highl...

Dr. Mia talks about the other main reason why people end up in nursing homes- "legs not working" aka falls, especially the factors that affect people's balance and what to do about each of the risk factors. New format of episode with screen share, check out Dr. Mia's new YouTube Channel if you would prefer to follow along visually. Medications that increase risk of falls CDC's STEADI program on fall prevention STEADI program's brochures specifically for patients & caregivers: home safety check...