Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity

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What if … Peter Attia and Chris Hemsworth talk during the making of Limitless. Photograph: Craig Parry/National Geographic for Disney+ While what Attia sets out is mostly about how individuals can transform their chances of extending wellness and resilience into old age, it inevitably strays into big questions about how systems of healthcare are organised, and the thinking that drives them. 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.He talks about how exercise can help with our breathing and then mentions meditation at the very end of the book when he is talking about mental health. Meditation can also be a good way to manage our breathing. A lot of these topics go hand and hand, so the way this book is structured is a little all over the place. When 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. Also, he never mentions Blue Zones, not once. Which I find extremely odd, seeing this is a book about longevity. Episode 4 of the show Down to Earth, talks about the blue zone of Sardinia. They actually found that the people there had a high carb, low protein diet. They also walked a lot more than the average American, and they made all of their "carbs" from real ingredients, from scratch. The issue with carbs in America, is much more a testament to the American food industry, but I digress. If we are going to use a powerful tool like fasting, we must do so carefully and deliberately,” he says. Timing matters. You could skip breakfast or dinner to shorten your eating window, “but in my view, sixteen hours without food simply isn’t long enough to activate autophagy, inhibit chronic mTOR elevation (mTOR is a gene that regulates protein production and helps you build muscle, but too much is linked to diseases like diabetes and cancer ( 2, 3)), or engage any other longer-term benefits of fasting we would want to obtain,” he adds. This one’s a comprehensive and compelling account of the history, science, and human struggle behind cancer. The Pulitzer Prize-winning book will leave readers with a profound appreciation for the complexity of the disease, as well as its immense impact on modern medicine. Good Calories, Bad Calories by Gary Taubes

Finally, what of sleep? In the book, Attia writes about the long years he spent neglecting it. “Until 10 years ago, yeah,” he says. “Of all the things I write about, that one is probably the one where people are closest to understanding the [correct] point of view. I think that there’s a growing consensus over the past five years that to not sleep is not just a drain on your performance, but also a drain on your health. Dr. Peter is the perfect person to talk to about health and longevity, and I’m excited to have him on The School of Greatness today! In fact, our conversation was so fascinating, that I decided to split it into two episodes! In Part One, we talked about how mental health affects longevity, daily practices you can do to live a longer and healthier life, and all the details on Type 2 diabetes. This episode is informative, and I know you’ll get a lot of value from it. Let’s dive in! Who Is Dr. Peter Attia? This is a thought-provoking exploration of the value of a liberal arts education. The book encourages readers to think deeply about everyday life and our place in the world through vivid examples and stories. Wallace challenges readers to open their minds and see the world in new ways. 10% Happier by Dan Harris AI Dubbing Automatically translate and dub new or existing videos in over 100’s of languages with AI video dubbing.

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Per Attia, carbs shouldn’t be labeled as “good” or “bad.” It’s more about how your body individually responds to them. Depending on your metabolism, specifically your insulin sensitivity, your tolerance to carbs is likely different from that of your neighbor, friend, or spouse. One of the most important books you’ll ever read.”—Steven D. Levitt, New York Times bestselling author of Freakonomics