#522: Healthy Aging with Dr. Elizabeth Eckstrom
The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast
The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast
4.8 • 3.3K Ratings
🗓️ 20 April 2026
⏱️ 80 minutes
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Summary
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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Transcript
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| 0:00.0 | It's 2026 and we're about to have our three year anniversary of our Patreon at patreon.com |
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| 0:35.0 | take sides in an argument at the dinner table? |
| 0:40.2 | It's going to be something about like a main course or something. |
| 0:43.1 | I don't know, Matt, why. |
| 0:44.7 | Trick question, Paul. |
| 0:45.7 | It's a perfect time to take sides because no one's paying attention. |
| 0:49.4 | So bring some Tupperware. |
| 0:52.0 | Ooh. |
| 0:52.9 | It's pretty bad. |
| 0:54.2 | Yeah. |
| 0:54.9 | All right. |
| 0:56.2 | So, Matt, how many Tai Chi masters does it take to change a light bulb? |
| 1:00.4 | Oh, topical. |
| 1:01.7 | Um, I don't know, Paul. |
| 1:05.0 | None. |
| 1:05.7 | The light is within. |
| 1:07.0 | Now, I don't know what that means, but I have to assume if you practice Tai Chi, it is hilarious. |
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