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* Chapter 7: ] – Confronting – and Preventing – ], the Deadliest Killer on the Planet * Chapter 7: ] – Confronting – and Preventing – ], the Deadliest Killer on the Planet
* Chapter 8: The Runaway Cell – New Ways to Address the Killer That Is ] * Chapter 8: The Runaway Cell – New Ways to Address the Killer That Is ]
* Chapter 9: Chasing Memory – Understanding ] and Other ] * Chapter 9: Chasing Memory – Understanding ] and Other ]
* Chapter 10: Thinking Tactically – Building a Framework of Principles that Work for You * Chapter 10: Thinking Tactically – Building a Framework of Principles that Work for You


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* Chapter 12: Training 101 – How to Prepare for the Centenarian Decathlon * Chapter 12: Training 101 – How to Prepare for the Centenarian Decathlon
* Chapter 13: The Gospel of Stability – Relearning How to Move to ] * Chapter 13: The Gospel of Stability – Relearning How to Move to ]
* Chapter 14: Nutrition 3.0 – You Say ], I Say “Nutritional ]” * Chapter 14: Nutrition 3.0 – You Say ], I Say "Nutritional ]"
* Chapter 15: Putting Nutritional Biochemistry into Practice – How to Find the Right Eating Pattern for You * Chapter 15: Putting Nutritional Biochemistry into Practice – How to Find the Right Eating Pattern for You
* Chapter 16: The Awakening – How to Learn to Love Sleep, the Best Medicine for Your Brain * Chapter 16: The Awakening – How to Learn to Love Sleep, the Best Medicine for Your Brain
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=== Diet and nutrition === === Diet and nutrition ===
He argues that many people are consuming too many calories without considering the ] of their meals, which contributes to poor health outcomes and shortened healthspan.<ref>{{Cite journal |date=2024 |title=The Links Between Longevity, Nutrition, Protein, and Calories |url=https://journals.lww.com/aswcjournal/fulltext/2024/10000/the_links_between_longevity,_nutrition,_protein,.1.aspx |journal=Advances in Skin & Wound Care |language=en-US |volume=37 |issue=10 |pages=510–511 |doi=10.1097/ASW.0000000000000217 |pmid=39481055 |issn=1527-7941}}</ref> He argues that many people are consuming too many calories without considering the ] of their meals, which contributes to poor health outcomes and shortened healthspan.<ref>{{Cite journal |date=2024 |title=The Links Between Longevity, Nutrition, Protein, and Calories |url=https://journals.lww.com/aswcjournal/fulltext/2024/10000/the_links_between_longevity,_nutrition,_protein,.1.aspx |journal=Advances in Skin & Wound Care |language=en-US |volume=37 |issue=10 |pages=510–511 |doi=10.1097/ASW.0000000000000217 |pmid=39481055 |issn=1527-7941}}</ref>


=== Exercise === === Exercise ===
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''Outlive'' has been extensively reviewed from many different perspectives.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-01-12 |title=Outlive asks readers to confront the ticking time bombs in their own bodies |url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/books/article-outlive-asks-readers-to-confront-the-ticking-time-bombs-in-their-own/ |access-date=2025-01-20 |work=The Globe and Mail |language=en-CA}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Berry |first=Sarah |date=2023-04-23 |title=The secret to living longer is already known, and it's not expensive |url=https://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/health-and-wellness/the-secret-to-living-longer-is-already-known-and-it-s-not-expensive-20230418-p5d1af.html |access-date=2025-01-20 |website=The Sydney Morning Herald |language=en}}</ref> Bobby Stroup praises the book for its accessible insights into improving healthspan and mitigating diseases like Type 2 diabetes and neurodegenerative conditions. Stroup notes its limitations for those with unique health needs or older individuals. He praises the book for its storytelling and practical approach to personal health.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-03-05 |title=Outlive by Peter Attia: A Book Review - Petrie-Flom Center |url=https://petrieflom.law.harvard.edu/2024/03/05/outlive-by-peter-attia-a-book-review/ |access-date=2025-01-20 |website=petrieflom.law.harvard.edu |language=en-US}}</ref> Matthew Rees' review in the '']'' highlights the books focus on the need for proactive, prevention-focused healthcare practices to improve longevity through early screening, personalized nutrition, exercise, and emotional well-being.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Rees |first=Matthew |date=2023-03-29 |title='Outlive' Review: Heaven Can Wait |url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/outlive-review-heaven-can-wait-6a50eb2 |access-date=2025-01-20 |work=Wall Street Journal |language=en-US |issn=0099-9660}}</ref> One reviewer praised the book's approach to proactive healthcare.<ref name=":1" /> ] and ], among others, ranked it as one of the best books of 2023.<ref>{{Cite news |title=The best books of 2023, as chosen by The Economist |url=https://www.economist.com/culture/2023/12/01/the-best-books-of-2023-as-chosen-by-the-economist |access-date=2025-01-20 |newspaper=The Economist |issn=0013-0613}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Apple unveils the top books of 2023 and a new Year in Review experience |url=https://www.apple.com/uk/newsroom/2023/11/apple-unveils-the-top-books-of-2023-and-a-new-year-in-review-experience/ |access-date=2025-01-20 |website=Apple Newsroom (United Kingdom) |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-12-05 |title=The year's top 20 books as chosen by the newsroom team |url=https://www.afr.com/life-and-luxury/arts-and-culture/the-year-s-top-20-reads-as-chosen-by-the-afr-team-20231013-p5ec0v |access-date=2025-01-20 |website=Australian Financial Review |language=en}}</ref> ''Outlive'' has been extensively reviewed from many different perspectives.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-01-12 |title=Outlive asks readers to confront the ticking time bombs in their own bodies |url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/books/article-outlive-asks-readers-to-confront-the-ticking-time-bombs-in-their-own/ |access-date=2025-01-20 |work=The Globe and Mail |language=en-CA}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Berry |first=Sarah |date=2023-04-23 |title=The secret to living longer is already known, and it's not expensive |url=https://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/health-and-wellness/the-secret-to-living-longer-is-already-known-and-it-s-not-expensive-20230418-p5d1af.html |access-date=2025-01-20 |website=The Sydney Morning Herald |language=en}}</ref> Bobby Stroup praises the book for its accessible insights into improving healthspan and mitigating diseases like Type 2 diabetes and neurodegenerative conditions. Stroup notes its limitations for those with unique health needs or older individuals. He praises the book for its storytelling and practical approach to personal health.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-03-05 |title=Outlive by Peter Attia: A Book Review - Petrie-Flom Center |url=https://petrieflom.law.harvard.edu/2024/03/05/outlive-by-peter-attia-a-book-review/ |access-date=2025-01-20 |website=petrieflom.law.harvard.edu |language=en-US}}</ref> Matthew Rees' review in the '']'' highlights the books focus on the need for proactive, prevention-focused healthcare practices to improve longevity through early screening, personalized nutrition, exercise, and emotional well-being.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Rees |first=Matthew |date=2023-03-29 |title='Outlive' Review: Heaven Can Wait |url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/outlive-review-heaven-can-wait-6a50eb2 |access-date=2025-01-20 |work=Wall Street Journal |language=en-US |issn=0099-9660}}</ref> One reviewer praised the book's approach to proactive healthcare.<ref name=":1" /> ] and ], among others, ranked it as one of the best books of 2023.<ref>{{Cite news |title=The best books of 2023, as chosen by The Economist |url=https://www.economist.com/culture/2023/12/01/the-best-books-of-2023-as-chosen-by-the-economist |access-date=2025-01-20 |newspaper=The Economist |issn=0013-0613}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Apple unveils the top books of 2023 and a new Year in Review experience |url=https://www.apple.com/uk/newsroom/2023/11/apple-unveils-the-top-books-of-2023-and-a-new-year-in-review-experience/ |access-date=2025-01-20 |website=Apple Newsroom (United Kingdom) |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-12-05 |title=The year's top 20 books as chosen by the newsroom team |url=https://www.afr.com/life-and-luxury/arts-and-culture/the-year-s-top-20-reads-as-chosen-by-the-afr-team-20231013-p5ec0v |access-date=2025-01-20 |website=Australian Financial Review |language=en}}</ref>


Some have criticized his advice and perspectives. One review by a trauma surgeon critiques his interpretation of the ], where he dismisses it as an excuse for inaction. The reviewer argues that his reliance on a emergency room anecdote overlooks the principle that "do no harm" doesn’t mean “do nothing." Additionally, the reviewer argues that his recommendations for medications and screenings lack strong evidence, posing risks that outweigh potential benefits.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Butler |first=Kathryn |date=2023-08-14 |title=Can Preventative Medicine Become the Fountain of Youth? |url=https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/reviews/outlive/ |access-date=2025-01-20 |website=The Gospel Coalition |language=en-US}}</ref> Some have criticized his advice and perspectives. One review by a trauma surgeon critiques his interpretation of the ], where he dismisses it as an excuse for inaction. The reviewer argues that his reliance on a emergency room anecdote overlooks the principle that "do no harm" doesn't mean "do nothing." Additionally, the reviewer argues that his recommendations for medications and screenings lack strong evidence, posing risks that outweigh potential benefits.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Butler |first=Kathryn |date=2023-08-14 |title=Can Preventative Medicine Become the Fountain of Youth? |url=https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/reviews/outlive/ |access-date=2025-01-20 |website=The Gospel Coalition |language=en-US}}</ref>


== References == == References ==

Revision as of 07:40, 20 January 2025

Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity is a non-fiction health and wellness book authored by Dr. Peter Attia, a physician specializing in longevity, and co-written with journalist Bill Gifford. Published in March 2023, Outlive was listed on The New York Times Best Seller list in 2023 and 2024. The book is divided into three parts with 17 chapters in total, exploring various aspects of longevity.

Synopsis

Outlive presents a guide to preventing age-related diseases and promoting longevity through lifestyle changes, emphasizing the importance of managing physical and emotional health. He sees longevity as encompassing two aspects: the length of life and the quality of life. Healthspan, a major theme in the book, refers to "the portion of life free from disability or disease." Attia identifies the "Four Horsemen" of aging as the primary causes of declining healthspan—heart disease, cancer, neurodegenerative disease, and type 2 diabetes. Attia advocates for early screening, personalized health management, and lifestyle adjustments such as improved sleep, regular exercise, a balanced diet, and emotional well-being. He integrates scientific research with practical, specific steps to optimize well-being and healthspan.

Chapter overview

Part I

  • Chapter 1: The Long Game –  From Fast Death to Slow Death
  • Chapter 2: Medicine 3.0 – Rethinking Medicine for the Age of Chronic Disease
  • Chapter 3: Objective, Strategy, Tactics – A Road Map for Reading This Book
  • Chapter 4: Centenarians – The Older You Get, the Healthier You Have Been

Part II

  • Chapter 5: Eat Less, Live Longer? The Science of Hunger and Health
  • Chapter 6: The Crisis of Abundance – Can Our Ancient Genes Cope with Our Modern Diet?
  • Chapter 7: The Ticker – Confronting – and Preventing – Heart Disease, the Deadliest Killer on the Planet
  • Chapter 8: The Runaway Cell – New Ways to Address the Killer That Is Cancer
  • Chapter 9: Chasing Memory – Understanding Alzheimer's disease and Other Neurodegenerative Diseases
  • Chapter 10: Thinking Tactically – Building a Framework of Principles that Work for You

Part III

  • Chapter 11: Exercise – The Most Powerful Longevity Drug
  • Chapter 12: Training 101 – How to Prepare for the Centenarian Decathlon
  • Chapter 13: The Gospel of Stability – Relearning How to Move to Prevent Injury
  • Chapter 14: Nutrition 3.0 – You Say Potato, I Say "Nutritional Biochemistry"
  • Chapter 15: Putting Nutritional Biochemistry into Practice – How to Find the Right Eating Pattern for You
  • Chapter 16: The Awakening – How to Learn to Love Sleep, the Best Medicine for Your Brain
  • Chapter 17: Work in Progress – The High Price of Ignoring Emotional Health

Key themes

Preventative healthcare

Attia promotes a proactive approach to healthcare, focusing on prevention rather than reactionary treatment. This includes early screening and personalized health strategies.

Diet and nutrition

He argues that many people are consuming too many calories without considering the nutritional quality of their meals, which contributes to poor health outcomes and shortened healthspan.

Exercise

He emphasizes the importance of intense exercise for maintaining health and longevity. He also stresses the significance of knowing and improving one's VO2 max, an indicator of cardiovascular fitness, to optimize healthspan.

Modern healthcare critique

He is critical of healthcare in the United States's reactive approach to patient care, which often focuses on treating symptoms (Medicine 2.0). He would rather address the root causes of chronic illnesses (Medicine 3.0).

Reception and reviews

Outlive has been extensively reviewed from many different perspectives. Bobby Stroup praises the book for its accessible insights into improving healthspan and mitigating diseases like Type 2 diabetes and neurodegenerative conditions. Stroup notes its limitations for those with unique health needs or older individuals. He praises the book for its storytelling and practical approach to personal health. Matthew Rees' review in the Wall Street Journal highlights the books focus on the need for proactive, prevention-focused healthcare practices to improve longevity through early screening, personalized nutrition, exercise, and emotional well-being. One reviewer praised the book's approach to proactive healthcare. The Economist and Apple Books, among others, ranked it as one of the best books of 2023.

Some have criticized his advice and perspectives. One review by a trauma surgeon critiques his interpretation of the Hippocratic oath, where he dismisses it as an excuse for inaction. The reviewer argues that his reliance on a emergency room anecdote overlooks the principle that "do no harm" doesn't mean "do nothing." Additionally, the reviewer argues that his recommendations for medications and screenings lack strong evidence, posing risks that outweigh potential benefits.

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  14. Reiss, Sami (2023-03-29). "Why Mainstream Medicine Struggles to Prevent Chronic Disease—and What You Can Do About It". GQ. Retrieved 2025-01-20.
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  17. Berry, Sarah (2023-04-23). "The secret to living longer is already known, and it's not expensive". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 2025-01-20.
  18. "Outlive by Peter Attia: A Book Review - Petrie-Flom Center". petrieflom.law.harvard.edu. 2024-03-05. Retrieved 2025-01-20.
  19. Rees, Matthew (2023-03-29). "'Outlive' Review: Heaven Can Wait". Wall Street Journal. ISSN 0099-9660. Retrieved 2025-01-20.
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  23. Butler, Kathryn (2023-08-14). "Can Preventative Medicine Become the Fountain of Youth?". The Gospel Coalition. Retrieved 2025-01-20.
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