Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity

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Alcohol serves no nutritional or health purpose but is a purely hedonistic pleasure that needs to be managed,” says Attia. Woof. Dr. Attia emphasizes how important exercise is to remaining healthy as we age, and he pushes strength training hard, making the point that if we do nothing to retain muscle mass as we age, we will lose strength through a natural process of atrophy. If one does nothing to retain strength, we eventually end up unable to complete simple tasks like lifting a suitcase, and it is the myriad of small tasks requiring strength that allow a person to remain independent in old age. Attia also pushes the need for aerobic training because of the clear benefits to the vascular system and hence to the brain. More and more research is showing most mental decline to be a side effect of poor cardiovascular health in combination with other metabolic problems like diabetes or pre-diabetes. I appreciate the authors honesty about his personal and mental health struggles, but it’s also hard because when you read the book he definitely sounds like a total nut. Who has time to do his insane exercise regimen?? I feel like Matthew walker wrote the sleep book with a lot of love and wonder for the idea of sleep, but Peter attia writes about exercise from a place of obsession and need for control and it’s kind of telling. Also WOW sounds like his wife has had to put up with a lot.

This issue is probably the one that is my deal breaker with all longevity experts. My grandparents lived to 90, 102, 100 and 96. Some smoked, some drank, none ran, none lifted weights and none went to therapy. One was even in the Bikini Islands within the strike zone for the Castle Project explosions. I have to believe a huge part of their longevity is due to genes. Which ones? Who knows. So what parts of their environment was the other factors that lead to their longevity? My guest today is physician, Dr. Peter Attia. Dr. Peter focuses on the applied science of longevity, the extension of human life, and overall well-being. Dr. Peter trained for five years at the Johns Hopkins Hospital in general surgery, where he was the recipient of several prestigious awards, including “Resident of the Year.” He’s spent the last few years being mentored by the top medical scientists and now hosts The Drive , a weekly, deep-dive podcast focusing on maximizing longevity by working on physical, cognitive, and emotional health. So why not give it a try today? Experience the power of speech and discover why Speechify has become one of the world’s leading audiobook services. FAQ Does Peter Attia take metformin? Probably one of the horsemen is coming for you already and has begun its advance work (you just don't know it), so his idea is to use tools and strategies available sooner than your regular doctor would recommend (2.0 being more reactive than proactive when it comes to the We-Mean-Business Horsemen, you see).I may be a bit unfair here (the author DOES his best to make the book approachable & comprehensible), but I still think that it's main value is purely motivational :) Attia also created the blog "The Eating Academy" (later "War on Insulin" and now peterattiamd.com) that mostly focuses on topics related to nutrition, physical activity, and longevity. Subsequently, he launched the podcast "The Peter Attia Drive", in which he interviews various experts each week, covering topics such as longevity, metabolic health, and medical research.

Today, we have more medical knowledge than ever before. We’ve developed treatments for all kinds of conditions from acne to cancer, and we’ve greatly expanded our lifespans. I strongly urge my patients to limit alcohol to fewer than seven servings per week, and ideally no more than two on any given day, and I manage to do a pretty good job adhering to this rule myself." Peter Attia takes several supplements, including fish oil (omega-3 fatty acids), Vitamin D3, probiotics, iron, l-theanine, magnesium, zinc, and lithium. What companies does Peter Attia invest in? CGMs were originally developed and used for people with type 2 diabetes. Some critics claim they’re overkill for healthy people; but, Attia argues a tool that keeps healthy people healthy is worth using. Tools of Titans is a deep dive into the lives, habits, and routines of world-renowned entrepreneurs, athletes, and leaders. It offers actionable advice from over 100 interviews designed to help the reader achieve success. The Emperor of All Maladies by Siddhartha Mukherjee

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This was kind of like a less fun and more rambly version of sleep book plus obesity code, with more detail about exercise added.