086 Dr.Jerilynn Prior: An Endocrinologist Looks at Healthy Aging

In last week's episode I spoke with award-winning Clinician-Scientist, and 40+ year University of British Columbia Endocrinology Professor. Dr. Jerilynn Prior, about the Paradox of Perimenopause. Dr. Prior's research and innovative concepts has shown that progesterone must be in balance with estradiol for wellbeing and fertility during the premenopausal years and that progesterone decreases menopausal Vasomotor Symptoms of hot flashes and night sweats, and increases bone formation. In this second conversation with Dr. Prior, we look at aging and how our hormones, or lack there of, play a key role in many of the problems which we consider to be part of aging. We discuss her 5 top strategies for healthy aging. Avoid falls and therefore fractures, Maintain heart health, Treat vasomotor symptoms, Get a good night's sleep, and maintain relationships and a sense of community. To learn more about Dr. Prior's work. www.cemcor.ubc.ca Twitter: @cemcornew Facebook: Centre for Menstrual Cycle and Ovulation Research (https://www.facebook.com/cemcor.research) To discover how to Reset Your Aging Blueprint and create your own roadmap to living younger as you grow older, you can schedule a free Discovery Call with me. Order your copy of Growing Older Living Younger: The Science of Aging Gracefully and The Art of Retiring Comfortably here and join our private Growing Older Living Younger Community, to meet people, who like you, are discovering and sharing ways to age in great health.