Bite Sized: What parts of ageing are inevitable and what isn’t?

The Next Bit Podcast

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In this bite-sized episode of The Next Bit, Hannah McQueen and Mark Leishman sit down with Brightly’s Lead Geriatrician, Dr Cheryl Johnson, to unpack the difference between inevitable biological ageing and the factors we can actively influence to protect our independence, strength, brain health, and longevity. This episode explores: + The difference between normal ageing vs preventable decline + Why older bodies process medications differently + The “geriatric giants” of ageing (frailty, falls, cognitive decline, bone health) + How to maintain independence through strength and balance training, and heaps more! Most importantly, this episode reinforces a powerful message: Ageing doesn’t happen overnight - it happens over decades: What you do in your 40s, 50s, and 60s shapes your independence in your 70s and 80s. If you’re interested in staying independent longer, this is a practical, science-backed conversation you don’t want to miss! For more on this topic, listen to the full-length episode: Can You Actually Slow Ageing? Live well and independent for longer. Get your whole of person assessment at www.agebrightly.co.nz The Next Bit Hosts are: Hannah McQueen - Founder of Brightly Mark Leishman - New Zealand TV and Radio Broadcaster Join our community! We love to hear your feedback and questions. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenextbitpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1GiGRA8vEx/?mibextid=wwXIfr TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@thenextbitpodcast YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thenextbitpodcast This podcast was written and produced by the amazing team at PodLab www.podlab.nz