Longevity: Falls Prevention and Bone Health
September 25th, our focus is Longevity — a broad theme that touches every part of healthy aging. Longevity includes falls prevention, nutrition, bone health, skin health, sexual health, dental health, brain health, multigenerational connection, sleep, and even men’s health.
September 22–26, is Falls Prevention Week, so we’re exploring how balance, movement, and mindset can help us stay strong and steady. In the future we’ll continue unpacking longevity — practical steps we can all take to live longer, healthier, more connected lives. We were joined by three experts.
Jim Brown emphasized making exercise less intimidating, noting only 5% of Americans engage in strength training. Dr. Edythe Heus introduced her Rev6 program, which combines balance and functional neurology, and is being studied for fall prevention. Debi Robinson highlighted the importance of addressing bone health early, noting 50% of people over 50 have bone loss, and advocated for lifestyle changes and functional lab testing over DEXA scans.
Recorded on September 25, 2025, this episode is part of our Longevity Series, our Falls Prevention and Balance Series and our Bone Health Series. Speakers are listed in their order of appearance.
Jim Brown, Balance and Fitness over 50 Influencer and Coach, A Balanced You
A Balanced You: on Instagram 196k followers; on TikTok 80k followers; Doable Substack; On our Rethinking Aging Club podcast 5-30-24
Dr. Edythe Heus, Doctor of Chiropractic, specializing in fascial manipulation and functional neurology; Creator and Founder, Rev6
Rev6.Fit Instagram
Dr. Edythe Appearance on Ageist July 2025
Debi Robinson, Functional Bone Health Specialist, Certified Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT), Functional Health Coach (FDN-P); Host, Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast
DebiRobinsonWellness Instagram
Resources:
Favorite quote from Jim Brown “they begin to see themselves as someone who exercises.”
(Dr. Edythe) Interoception is the sense that provides awareness and information about the internal state of your body, such as hunger, thirst, pain, temperature, and emotions. It involves sensory signals from organs and tissues being processed by the brain to help maintain homeostasis (the body’s internal balance) and influencing your behavior, emotions, and overall wellbeing.
Dr. Edythe’s recommended exercise ball is Gymnic Plus Exercise Ball.
The 55 cm exercise ball is recommended for users 5′ 1″ to 5′ 7″. The 65 cm exercise ball is recommended for users 5′ 8″ to 6′ 2″. The 75 cm exercise ball is recommended for users 6′ 3″ and taller.
Liftmor research study discussion
On Tuesday’s News for the Ages we discussed Falls Prevention with an article about the theory that prescription drugs taken by adults over 65 increasing is causing more falls.
Debbie Howard’s summary of this show.
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