People I (Mostly) Admire 102. Adding Ten Healthy Years to Your Life
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Apr 1, 2023 
Peter Attia, a physician specializing in longevity and author of "Outlive," shares groundbreaking insights on extending healthy life. He discusses the evolution from Medicine 2.0 to 3.0, emphasizing lifestyle changes over mere lifespan extension. Attia critiques modern medicine's limits and advocates for proactive health investments to enhance vitality. He also examines the impact of genetics, exercise, and emotional health on longevity, while navigating complex medical decisions and the implications of new weight loss drugs like Ozempic.
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Wrong-Side Surgery
- At 27, Peter Attia had back surgery on the wrong side of his back, leading to a year of pain and immobility.
- This experience profoundly changed his perspective on health and physical robustness.
Medicine 2.0 vs. 3.0
- Medicine 2.0 excels at treating acute illnesses and infectious diseases, but struggles with chronic diseases.
- It often extends lifespan at the cost of quality of life, focusing on managing diseases rather than preventing them.
Diabetes Spectrum
- Type 2 diabetes is a continuous spectrum, not a sudden cliff.
- Medicine 2.0 treats it as a step function, intervening only when the condition becomes severe.
