505 | Aging Actively

In this week's episode, Maddie Hertz, a PhD candidate in Anthropology, is interviewed by hosts Garth Casbourn and Mark Ambrogio.  Maddie's research touches upon the intersection of aging and physical activity.  More specifically, her research looks at bone loss in menopausal women, to see how physical activity may mitigate bone loss, comparing the effects of swimming and running. 

Garth, Mark, and Maddie compare notes on research methods and discuss how even graduate students need to enjoy some outdoor activity!

Those interested in learning more may read about the PAVE Lab (Phenotypic Adaptability, Variation, and Evolution Laboratory) here:  https://pavelab.ca/

Maddie's doctoral supervisor is Professor Jay Stock.



Recorded on Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Produced by Mark Ambrogio
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