Talks at Google Ep516 - Peter Attia | Outlive: The Science & Art of Longevity
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Jan 14, 2025 
Dr. Peter Attia, a physician specializing in longevity and author of the bestseller "Outlive," shares his insights on enhancing both healthspan and lifespan. He critiques traditional aging approaches, advocating for personalized health strategies. Attia emphasizes the importance of nutrition, fitness, and emotional well-being in combating chronic diseases. He also discusses the role of supplements, integrating data with personal intuition in health monitoring, and reflects on balancing career and family life. His vision redefines how we think about aging and health.
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Attia's Path to Longevity
- Peter Attia initially pursued boxing and engineering before medicine.
- A teacher's encouragement shifted his focus to mathematics, leading to a winding path through engineering, medicine, consulting, and ultimately, longevity.
Lifespan vs. Healthspan
- Longevity isn't just about living longer (lifespan), but also living well (healthspan).
- Healthspan, encompassing physical, cognitive, and emotional well-being, is harder to measure than lifespan.
The Four Horsemen
- Modern medicine excels at fighting fast death (infections, trauma) but struggles with slow death (chronic diseases).
- Attia calls these chronic diseases the four horsemen: cardiovascular disease, cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, and metabolic disorders.
