Don’t Break a Bone — The One Habit That Protects You as You Age

In this episode of Hormones & Hope, Dr. Chhaya welcomes the incredible Dr. Pam Peeke—physician, scientist, author, and the “doc who walks the talk.” Together, they unpack what truly drives women’s long-term health: mindset, muscle, metabolism, and meaning.

Dr. Peeke shares her “Mind–Mouth–Muscle” framework, explains why strength training becomes essential after 40, and breaks down how bone cells respond to movement. She also reveals why walking isn’t enough, why push-ups matter more than we think, and how sleep, protein, and stress management shape health in every decade.

The conversation also highlights NASA’s vibration research and how it inspired Osteoboost, an FDA-cleared device designed to support women with low bone density through targeted mechanical stimulation.

A must-listen for anyone wanting to understand bone density, metabolic aging, and longevity on a deeper level.

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Dr. Peeke is a Pew Foundation scholar in nutrition and metabolism, board certified in internal medicine, an NIH-trained published clinical investigator, holds dual master's degrees in public health and policy,  and is a nationally recognized women's health expert and speaker. Dr. Peeke is a senior operating advisor to private equity investing in healthy living and aging. She is chief medical officer of Osteoboost Health, facilitating the integration into medical practice of the Class II FDA approved medical device, the Osteoboost, for the management of low bone density.

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