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Published March 27, 2023 by Potter/Ten Speed/Harmony/Rodale.

ISBN:: 9780593236598

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A groundbreaking manifesto on living better and longer that challenges the conventional medical thinking on aging and reveals a new approach to preventing chronic disease and extending long-term health, from a visionary physician and leading longevity expert.

“One of the most important books you’ll ever read.”—Steven D. Levitt, New York Times bestselling author of Freakonomics

Wouldn’t you like to live longer? And better? In this operating manual for longevity, Dr. Peter Attia draws on the latest science to deliver innovative nutritional interventions, techniques for optimizing exercise and sleep, and tools for addressing emotional and mental health.

For all its successes, mainstream medicine has failed to make much progress against the diseases of aging that kill most people: heart disease, cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, and type 2 diabetes. Too often, it intervenes with treatments too late to help, prolonging lifespan at the expense of healthspan, or quality of life. Dr. Attia believes …

A groundbreaking manifesto on living better and longer that challenges the conventional medical thinking on aging and reveals a new approach to preventing chronic disease and extending long-term health, from a visionary physician and leading longevity expert.

“One of the most important books you’ll ever read.”—Steven D. Levitt, New York Times bestselling author of Freakonomics

Wouldn’t you like to live longer? And better? In this operating manual for longevity, Dr. Peter Attia draws on the latest science to deliver innovative nutritional interventions, techniques for optimizing exercise and sleep, and tools for addressing emotional and mental health.

For all its successes, mainstream medicine has failed to make much progress against the diseases of aging that kill most people: heart disease, cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, and type 2 diabetes. Too often, it intervenes with treatments too late to help, prolonging lifespan at the expense of healthspan, or quality of life. Dr. Attia believes we must replace this outdated framework with a personalized, proactive strategy for longevity, one where we take action now, rather than waiting.

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Vashbear@bookwyrm.social reviewed Outlive by Peter Attia

Important, valuable, useful book ... should have a different title

5 stars

When this book was recommended to me I was put off by the title. The author clears it up in the first chapter: the goal is to live as well as possible, not long as possible. Most people who live into their 70s, 80s or beyond have what he calls "a marginal" decade when their health, strengths, and mental focus decline. But -- unless you are unlucky genetically or from some trauma -- it does not have to be marginal at all. You do have to take responsibility for your health at your current age and "bank reserves" to utilize in your old age. Reserves of muscle, aerobic fitness, neurological pathways and social connections (in real life not online).

I think everyone should read this book, the younger the better

Joseph Quigley reviewed Outlive by Peter Attia

Really useful, actionable, and perspective-shifting

5 stars

This book should pass the test of time, even if some of the specific treatments, routines and advice will likely be outdated in 5-20 years. The goal to live (and the methods to achieve) a rich and active life that you can enjoy in your 80s and 90s is something that most health books don't even consider.

The chapter about Peter's mental health made the book stand out amongst similar "here's how to be healthy" books.