#522: Healthy Aging with Dr. Elizabeth Eckstrom
4/20/20261 hr 20 min
Join us as we explore practical, evidence-based strategies to help patients age with strength and confidence, and navigate the transition into retirement. We’re joined by Dr. Elizabeth Eckstrom (Oregon Health & Science University)!
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Show Segments
- Intro
- Case
- Navigating Retirement
- Staying Physically Active
- Benefits of Tai Chi
- Nutrition
- Mobility limitations/chronic pain
- Osteoporosis
- Anti-aging/memory supplements
- Community Resources
- Outro
Credits
- Written and Produced by: Ashlee Randolph DO, Rachel Miller MD
- Show Notes, infographic, cover art: Ashlee Randolph DO, Rachel Miller MD
- Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP
- Reviewer: Leah Witt, MD
- Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP
- Technical Production: PodPaste
- Guest: Elizabeth Eckstrom MD, MPH
Disclosures
Dr. Elizabeth Eckstrom reports no relevant financial disclosures. The Curbsiders report no relevant financial disclosures.
The production of this episode was supported by the Penn Geriatrics AGE-SMART Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Grant. This podcast content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the Health Resources and Services Administration or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
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First 90 secondsMatthew Frank Watto· Host0:00
It's 2026, and we're about to have our three-year anniversary of our Patreon at patreon.com/curbsiders. So to celebrate, we're offering the first 1,000 members who sign up free house officer privileges for one month. That lets you get access to 70-plus bonus episodes where Paul and I recap high-yield pearls, answer listener questions, and give our picks of the week. It's a lot of fun, so check us out at patreon.com/curbsiders, or you can click the link in the episode description to sign up. [electronic beeping] Paul, why should you never take sides in an argument at the dinner table?
Paul Nelson Williams· Host0:37
[sighs] It's gonna be something about, like, a main course or something. I, I don't know, Matt, why?
Matthew Frank Watto· Host0:44
Trick question, Paul. It's a perfect time to take sides because no one's paying attention, so bring some Tupperware.
Paul Nelson Williams· Host0:50
[drumbeat] Ooh.
Matthew Frank Watto· Host0:52
[laughs] It's pretty bad.
Paul Nelson Williams· Host0:53
Yeah. All right. So Matt, how many tai chi masters does it take to change a light bulb?
Matthew Frank Watto· Host1:00
Oh, topical. Um, I don't know, Paul.
Paul Nelson Williams· Host1:04
None. The light is within. [drumbeat] Now, I don't know what that means, but I have to assume if you practice tai chi, it is hilarious.
Matthew Frank Watto· Host1:10
[laughs] We talk a lot about tai chi on this episode, uh, so very topical.
Paul Nelson Williams· Host1:16
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