In this on-location episode of Decoding Health, Dr. Urban A. Kiernan visits Dr. Micah Olson at Valley HealthSpan for a comprehensive DEXA scan to assess bone density, body fat distribution, muscle mass, and visceral adipose tissue. Dr. Olson explains how this advanced imaging technology offers far greater insight than BMI alone, highlighting its ability to pinpoint metabolically harmful fat and track progress over time. Together, they discuss the implications of muscle mass, leg strength, hormone optimization, and weight-bearing exercise on longevity and bone health—offering listeners a data-driven perspective on improving metabolic health, reducing fracture risk, and tailoring long-term wellness strategies.
A third generation Phoenician, Dr. Olson received his medical degree from the University of Arizona College of Medicine. He originally specialized in pediatric endocrinology, completing his residency at Phoenix Children’s and his fellowship at the University of Texas Southwestern in Dallas. Dr. Olson directed the Obesity Program at Phoenix Children’s for 12 years and developed a reputation as a national expert in the management of pediatric obesity and endocrine disorders. He is board-certified in Obesity Medicine, and is regularly featured in Phoenix Magazine’s annual list of “Top Docs.” He has received multiple NIH-funded research grants, has co-authored over 25 peer-reviewed publications, and continues his research work as an Adjunct Professor in the Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention at Arizona State University.
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