Peter Attia

Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity

18:02 min
Health & Science, Bestseller
496 pages, 2023

Peter Attia confronts our current approach to health and aging head-on. As chronic diseases become the primary threat to our well-being, traditional medicine falls short. This short explores the concept of "Medicine 3.0," a proactive, personalized approach to health management. Attia presents strategies for optimizing longevity, from the "centenarian decathlon" for maintaining physical capabilities to the importance of sleep and emotional well-being. His work emphasizes the need for individualizing nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle choices. By combining modern scientific understanding with actionable tactics, Attia reveals how longevity is not only about extending lifespan, but also enhancing the quality of they years we're afforded.

Peter Attia

Peter Attia is a Canadian-American physician and longevity expert known for his work in preventive medicine and health optimization. He is the founder of Attia Medical, PC, a medical practice focusing on the science of longevity, and the host of "The Drive," a popular podcast covering health, medicine, and performance enhancement. Attia has gained recognition for his evidence-based approach to nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle interventions aimed at extending both lifespan and healthspan.

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Medicine 3.0 shifts focus to personalized prevention and proactive health management, emphasizing the importance of individual strategies to combat chronic diseases and optimize lifelong health.
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