The Money Pit Calls & Answers

Tom Kraeutler & Leslie Segrete
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The Money Pit Calls & Answers

For over a decade, expert hosts Tom Kraeutler and Leslie Segrete have fielded every home improvement, home decor, or home repair question imaginable. Your Calls, Our Answers features the best calls from their podcast and nationally syndicated home improvement radio show The Money Pit.

  1. Install an Alarm to Warn Against Freezing Pipes

    22 HR. AGO

    Install an Alarm to Warn Against Freezing Pipes

    Learn how to install an alarm to warn against freezing pipes. Find out how a freeze alarm can be part of a centrally wired alarm system that will notify you when a gas pilot light goes out so you can prevent frozen pipes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    2 min
  2. You Might Also Like: ZOE Science & Nutrition

    22 HR. AGO · BONUS

    You Might Also Like: ZOE Science & Nutrition

    Introducing What to eat to avoid osteoporosis from ZOE Science & Nutrition. Follow the show: ZOE Science & Nutrition 🥑 Make smarter food choices. Become a member at zoe.com - 10% off with code PODCAST Every 12 years, our skeletons undergo a complete transformation. Prof. Tim Spector and Prof. Cyrus Cooper discuss how to avoid Osteoporosis, a condition where bones become fragile, significantly increases the risk of fractures from minor incidents, often without any noticeable symptoms. Worldwide, it affects one in three women and one in five men over fifty, leading to pain, potential disability and loss of independence. In today’s episode, Jonathan, Tim and Cyrus ask the question: How can understanding osteoporosis and implementing targeted lifestyle changes enhance bone health and reduce the risk of fractures? Cyrus Cooper is a Professor of Rheumatology at the University of Southampton, where he is also the Director of the MRC Lifecourse Epidemiology Unit and Vice-Dean of Medicine. In addition, he’s a Professor of Musculoskeletal Science at the Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences at the University of Oxford. Tim Spector is one of the world’s top 100 most-cited scientists, a professor of epidemiology, and scientific Co-Founder at ZOE. Tim trained originally in rheumatology and epidemiology.  🌱 Try our new plant based wholefood supplement - Daily30+ *Naturally high in copper which contributes to normal energy yielding metabolism and the normal function of the immune system Follow ZOE on Instagram. Timecodes 00:00 Introduction 01:21 Quickfire questions 03:08 What is osteoporosis? 06:10 Why might our bones become more fragile as we age? 08:10 Your skeleton renews itself all the time 10:30 Does menopause cause osteoporosis? 12:48 What's it like living with osteoporosis? 15:16 How common is osteoporosis in males? 16:04 What are the symptoms of osteoporosis and at what age should you get checked? 21:40 Some chilling statistics about osteoporosis 23:10 Common myths about the effects of calcium and vitamin D on osteoporosis 27:50 What is the latest science on vitamin D supplementation? 34:10 Can vitamin D and calcium ensure children’s bone density is healthy? 34:55 Osteoporosis treatment options, including new drugs     37:20 The impacts of HRT on bone density 39:30 What are the downsides to some of these treatments? 43:00 Does physical activity help to prevent fractures? 44:30 Lifestyle impacts: diet and nutrition 49:40 Can exercise make your bones stronger? 55:20 Ideal exercises to prevent osteoporosis 57:10 Cyrus and Tim’s top 3 actions to improve bone health 59:10 Summary Mentioned in today's episode: Accumulation of risk factors associated with poor bone health in older adults, published in Archives of Osteoporosis Relevant studies: Influence of vitamin D supplementation on bone mineral content, bone turnover markers and fracture risk, published in Journal of Bone and Mineral Research Pregnancy Vitamin D Supplementation and Childhood Bone Mass at Age 4 Years, published in JBMR Plus The role of calcium supplementation in healthy musculoskeletal ageing, published in Osteoporosis International Books: Osteoporosis: A Lifecourse Epidemiology Approach to Skeletal Health by Prof Cyrus Cooper Have feedback or a topic you'd like us to cover? Let us know here Episode transcripts are available here. DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to team@podroll.fm.

  3. Cause of Ice on a Storm Door

    1 DAY AGO

    Cause of Ice on a Storm Door

    Find out the cause of ice on a storm door. Find out how condensation on a storm door may indicate a well-sealed door. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    2 min
  4. How to Fix a Blocked Pipe

    2 DAYS AGO

    How to Fix a Blocked Pipe

    Find out how to fix a blocked pipe. Get tips on snaking the drain all the way to where it connects to the street or to your septic field. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    3 min
  5. How to Heat a Finished Attic

    3 DAYS AGO

    How to Heat a Finished Attic

    Find out what considerations you must make when deciding whether your heating system is big enough to heat your second floor. Get tips on checking the BTU capacity of the furnace and making sure you have ductwork that already goes up to the attic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    6 min
  6. Door for Small Bathroom Space

    4 DAYS AGO

    Door for Small Bathroom Space

    Find out how to design a sliding door for a small bathroom space. Get tips on installing an exterior track system and hanging a regular wood door or plastic composite door on it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    3 min
  7. Insulate a Basement Floor

    DEC 13

    Insulate a Basement Floor

    Learn how to insulate a basement floor. Get tips on laying a vapor barrier over a dirt floor when insulating a basement floor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    2 min
  8. Replace a Bathtub While Preserving Tile

    DEC 12

    Replace a Bathtub While Preserving Tile

    Learn how to replace a bathtub while preserving tile. Find out how to keep the tile you've got when replacing a bath tub by installing a complimentary color tile on the bottom row. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    3 min
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About

For over a decade, expert hosts Tom Kraeutler and Leslie Segrete have fielded every home improvement, home decor, or home repair question imaginable. Your Calls, Our Answers features the best calls from their podcast and nationally syndicated home improvement radio show The Money Pit.

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  • Creator
    Tom Kraeutler & Leslie Segrete
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2024
  • Episodes
    301
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 1999-2024 Squeaky Door Productions, Inc.
  • Show Website
    The Money Pit Calls & Answers

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