Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity

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When I first heard Peter Attia’s discussion around aging and the Centenarian Decathalon in 2018, a huge paradigm shift occurred in my thinking. This is an enlightening book filled with valuable takeaways on the science and history of psychedelics. Readers will explore topics such as the potential healing powers of these substances, their potential risks, and how to use them responsibly. Tools of Titans by Tim Ferriss One of the most important books you’ll ever read.”—Steven D. Levitt, New York Times bestselling author of Freakonomics One good way of pushing that risk down is exercise – and in particular, Attia insists, the activity that even ardent gym-goers often leave to the grunting meat-heads: lifting weights. Healthspan has three pieces, right? It’s the cognitive piece — so how well does your brain work as you age? … Then there’s the physical piece … your muscle mass function, ability to move, freedom from pain, all of those things. And then, of course, this third piece, … which is the emotional resilience and the ability to maintain a tolerance around distress.” – Dr. Peter Attia

In addition to training at Johns Hopkins Hospital, Dr. Peter also spent two years at the National Institutes of Health as a surgical oncology fellow at the National Cancer Institute , where his research focused on immune-based therapies for melanoma. He has since been mentored by some of the most experienced and innovative lipidologists, endocrinologists, gynecologists, sleep physiologists, and longevity scientists in the United States and Canada. It comes down to a philosophy of: ‘Do you or do you not believe that you have some agency over prevention of this disease?’” Attia says. “I think the evidence is quite clear that we have enormous agency over our risk of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, including vascular dementia and small vessel dementia. We understand the things that increase risk.” We try to encourage our patients not to be very extreme out of the gate. What we’re interested in is sustainable change Peter AttiaWhen it comes to reversing the effects of Type 2 diabetes and preventing further chronic health problems, sleep is essential. It turns out that our bodies perform a lot of glucose disposal when we sleep, so sleep is incredibly important for preventing glucose from building up in our bloodstream.

Outlive: The Science & Art of Longevity - New Book by Peter Attia". Peter Attia . Retrieved 24 March 2023. In the book, Attia writes enthusiastically about Rapamycin, an antifungal agent produced by a soil bacterium first discovered on Easter Island in the south-eastern Pacific. It is commonly used as an immunosuppressant after organ transplant operations, but experiments on animals suggest it may enhance a biological process that slows with age known as autophagy, or cellular recycling – on the face of it, a much simpler potential means of arresting ageing than the kind being funded by Bezos et al. Attia uses it himself at low doses, and has prescribed it to some of his patients. “The most notable side-effect at the doses and frequencies for that purpose are mouth ulcers called aphthous ulcers,” he says. “And they occur in about 10% of people. I’m one of the 10%. So I do get them from time to time, but quite infrequently and usually only in the context of trauma – like if I bite my lip.” The fundamental assumption underlying the diet wars, and most nutrition research—that there is one perfect diet that works for every single person—is absolutely incorrect,” Attia writes in his new book, Outlive. Best book I've read on this topic. Really changes your thinking on all sorts of health topics. I've followed Peter Attia's podcast for a while, but this is an excellent summary of all his best knowledge on health. He gave me a new goal and word - healthspan! Forget living a long time, the goal is to have a healthy body for as long as possible.When we think of extending our lifespans, we think a lot about our physical health —how well our bodies function. And that’s important, but just as important is our mental health. Throughout our lives, we experience different stressors that can cause strain on our mental health. When we start to experience those mental health issues, we “die” in a sense. Dr. Peter’s goal is to reduce those early “deaths” as much as possible. My training is very specific, but now it is fundamentally organized around four pillars: … Stability, strength, mitochondrial or aerobic efficiency, and anaerobic performance.” – Dr. Peter Attia An inspiring and insightful book, The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz provides guidance on how to live a life of personal freedom, true happiness, and unconditional love. It encourages readers to adopt the four agreements—Be Impeccable With Your Word, Don’t Take Anything Personally, Don’t Make Assumptions, and Always Do Your Best—to transform their lives and increase inner peace. Forgive and Remember by Charles L. Bosk Husten, Larry. "A Manhattan Project To End The Obesity Epidemic". forbes.com . Retrieved 31 October 2018.