Book Review: “Outlive” The Science and Art of Longevity | Peter Attia, MD
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- čas přidán 16. 06. 2024
- In this episode of our BOOK CLUB, we're talking about four surprisingly common sense practices that most people miss - yet have been shown to significantly extend longevity in many cases. In his book, 'Outlive' The Science and Art of Longevity, Peter Attia, MD discusses these in extensive detail and gives some practical advice that most people can follow at any age.
These lessons have helped to change my outlook and attitudes about what's possible with my own longevity in the future, turning anxiety into possibility - I hope it does the same for you.
00:00 Introduction
00:59 Attia's four prong approach
01:44 New World Order diseases caused by ancient DNA
02:27 Some examples for people over 60
02:55 Apolipoprotein E type -Alzheimer's disease
03:27 Rapamycin - Slowing down aging
04:06 Diet restriction - health benefits discovered in the 1600's
05:11 Exercise - the most powerful anti-aging "drug"
06:05 Sleep - most important for a healthy brain
06:51 Mental health - supremely important
07:11 Geoff's sole criticism
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I listened to Peter Attia’s podcast for the past year. Purchased Outlive when it came out. Was so impressed by the content I bought a copy for each of my adult children.
OMG, I have been viewing your channel for years about financial advice, on an another channel I watch info about health span. Now you have combined both into one. Great video...
Love it. My favorite retirement planner dude, Holy Schmidt!, reviewing an amazing book by my favorite longevity/wellness dude, Peter Attia! Heck ya!
Win win!
Such a good idea to start a book club! I'm in.
Love your new book club! I can't wait to see what will be featured next. Thank you!!
I'm so glad you're promoting this book. I usually listen to books, though I also own a hardcover copy of Outlive. I'm now part way through my 4th time listening to it. I also watch his CZcams videos. There's so much info available, and he is always interviewing other experts on nutrition, physiology and fitness. Everything he talks about is supported by research, and I'm not talking about epidemiological studies where 3 out of 4 "experts" have shown that eating a handful of dandelion greens every day will make you live 10 years longer. I'm talking medical studies published in peer-reviewed journals about up-to-date research.
This is not another diet book, or a mere suggestion to walk around the block a couple days per week. He's talking about things that require us to take a serious look at our lives and how we want to live our later years. And more importantly, WHY we might want to change. He encourages us not to just give up and let ourselves atrophy into fraility, but to choose vigor and vivaciousness (my words) as a lifestyle and as a way to impact those around us.
I've been physically active for the majority of my 70 years. But this book has caused me to restructure my workouts and nutrition. I'll be taking his philosophy into my next annual appointment with my doc to look at my blood work in a different way, and the possibility of getting a CGM (continuous glucose monitor) and other diagnostic tests to maintain a constant status of how I'm doing.
However, I do disagree with your take on the Mental Health section. He relates a very long and personal story about his mental health journey, and due to the fact that it's he who reads the audio version, to me it came across sincerely and passionately. He in no way minimizes the importance of this aspect of life. In fact to my listening he makes this THE MOST IMPORTANT SECTION of the book! Essentially he says, "Why live longer, even if you're physically healthy, if you are making yourself and/or your family miserable?"
I just moved into a fairly large (287 units) Senior Living facility for the first time in my life. And while I've met a few of my neighbors who are friendly and active, I see many more who are not. There are always those of us who have bad genetics, or who have faced unfortunate accidents or diseases that cause us to lose what we once had. But it appears that what most of us don't have is a road map -- a way to choose a path for our lives without the slow, unconscious and often painful slide into disability.
I want to live as fully and energetically as possible, for as long as possible, and to share that life with my friends and family. Outlive can help us all do that, and I encourage you to take a good look at it for your own lives. It's not a quick-fix, or a magic pill, but if you're serious about increasing your health-span, even just a bit, I encourage you to make a commitment to yourself to be better, and to live YOUR fullest life. Your life doesn't have to look like anyone else's, but imagine getting up in the morning with fewer aches and pains, a positive outlook for the day, and a way to continue that for years to come.
To me, the most important thing you need to have a satisfying old age is a reason to get up in the morning.
Too many people make their job the center of their life. They have no hobbies or outside interests. When they retire, they suddenly have five days a week, 12 hours a day that are no longer filled. You can only play golf or visit the grandkids for so long.
Seven years from my retirement, I asked myself, “What would you like to be doing if you had all the time in the world”?
Then, I spent those seven years learning about what I wanted to do. I researched how I could become involved, what I’d like to do within my chosen area, and how much money it would take to realize my dream.
I now, at 74, wake up every day with a smile and a song in my heart. I eagerly look forward to the future.
Find your passion before you retire and figure out how to make it happen. Once you do, exercise, eat healthy foods, and keep a sensible sleep schedule will all come easily because you’ll have a reason to live a long life.
@@sactopyrshepWise words!
Excellent review. Thank you!
Excellent, detailed review. Thanks!
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Thank for the review. I bought the book a few months ago after watching him you CZcams. I need to take it out and restart reading it.
How funny! I was gifted this book just 2 days ago, and I'm really looking forward to reading it! For those interested in doing a deeper dive on sleep, I highly recommend Matthew Walker's book, Why We Sleep. I've read it several times now and plan on reading again. Thank you, Geoffrey, for all your wonderful videos! We are all very appreciative!
peter attia is awesome!!
A very effective review.
Great video! I am now making my list..and just picked up "How to stop worrying" (as your previous video caused a backlog at my library) Looking forward to this series.
Thanks that was great...I will see if my library has it!
Oh my goodness! My neighbor is reading this book and just encouraged me to read it! And now it’s coming up here. I’ll take it as a sign that I need to read this book.
Loving these new types of videos from you! Thank-you!
You are welcome
Incredible timing. I just came up on the reservation list to borrow this book from our local public library so started reading it yesterday. Given that I only have three weeks to get though this fairly heavy tome I appreciate the summary. If the book is as good as promised I might just have to buy a copy.
Been a big fan of Attia for some time. Great podcast and I’m currently reading this book. Thanks for the book review.
Cool video, thanks for covering longevity topic
Okay, I purchased it and will read it. Thanks!
In one of your videos I hear you say, " We live inside our homes." That one sentence convinced mr to cancel a work order to replace my storm door and remove the peeling paint off my driveway ($3,000).
Thank you!!
Nicely done
I'm not much of a book reader (I spend more time on CZcams) and have had this book on my shelf for months now. Thanks to your Cliff Notes I've moved it to my desk and have made a belated New Year's resolution to read it!
I also listened to him on podcasts. Was on the fence about statins. He convinced me to do something about my high cholesterol and so made an appointment with my doctor.
Some of the stuff you are talking about are the more extreme elements of his practices.
One of the most interesting facts in the book is that handgrip strength corresponds to longevity.
Thanks Geoff! I have copies of both the ebook and audiobook, and I’ll soon be diving into them.
Read Attia’s book and follow his podcast. It is the only health podcast I follow. Solid stuff!
Great recommendation!!!
Read this last month. Very good, worth your time.
Hi Geoff,
Outstanding video as always, I wanted to share with you some thing, and that is a book by Mortimer Adler, and it is called “how to read a book“ and it is one of if not the number one book I’ve ever read in one of my goals in life is to read a book cover to cover for every day of my life. Needless to say I am over finally 14,000 and I am about 10,000 behind. … Lol anyway, I just wanted to share that with you Geoff You are a great speaker and great scholar, but most of all you are pure empathy for people is much appreciated. I’m sure by people all over the world. Thank you for your input, hard work, and for the person that you have become, do me a personal favor and thank your mom and dad for doing what you do and I would like to thank them as well. Thank you so much and have a wonderful week.❤
Excellent! I'm on board at least regarding exercise(resistance training, been doing it since age 14 in 1979) and diet. I look about 15+ years younger than my same-aged peers. I attribute this to the aformentioned lifestyle practices.
Been mindfully working on eating more nutritional dense food and not calorie dense food. Along with 150 minutes of exercise and I’ve seen some good changes.
Love the review. I had been thinking about picking it up. Look forward to maybe good investment reading.
7:20 issues on mental health typically revolve around therapy which imo lead to rumination, the worst thing for overall health.
Ah! You've piqued my interest. I've put a hold on the book at my library. Looks like it's pretty popular - I may have to wait a while. 😃
I certainly enjoyed the book, which I read twice. Even better (IMHO) was How Not To Age, by Michael Greger.
Thanks for the comment
Pickleball has been a great exercise and social outlet for a lot of retired people
Low carb, exercise, and sleep are the keys to good health!
Only if you're lazy and sedentary. If you're very active, having plenty of healthy carbs is essential
Darn. I ordered it as a Kindle book and have to read it on a device, which is bad... Anyway, thanks for the recommendation!
I have this book and must agree that it’s well written and has lots of good information. The one thing I’d disagree with is his promotion of the use of Statins. Don’t we have enough information to, at least question, the wide spread use of Statins?
If only everyone would follow his advice.
I hear you
What kind of book club is this...where's my free copy! Fine, then off to Amazon I go.
Did he write about sleep / fitness tracker? I wonder how well they work.
I have a Garmin fenix 6 Pro. I check my sleep stats first thing every morning. I find it helpful.
@@rdyer8764 Thanks
I've decided to pry open my wallet and buy a very good kayak. Hopefully that will get me out in the water to exercise.
If you're already a kayaker, that's a good strategy. If you're new to kayaking, it's better to start with a good used yak to see if you like it. I love it but it's not for everyone. If you don't live on the water, transporting a yak can be challenging for some.
If the kayak doesn't work out I highly recommend the Concept 2 rowing machine. There's no commute to a lake or river and it works rain or shine. I row 30 minutes a day while listening to music on my mobile phone. I do hope the kayak works out for you though as looking out the window can't compare with being in the real outdoors.
@@cusebike5391This is excellent counsel! For me the sting of looking at a piece of fitness equipment that I didn't end up liking, and hence using, is only worsened if I spent too much money on it. This is a good time of year to be looking for used stuff. And if it turns out you don't like it, you can turn around and re-sell it fairly easily with little or no loss. (New equipment depreciates rapidly!) If you do like it, you can re-sell it and re-use the money to buy a really nice one that you can keep for a while.
The transport issue can be a sizable one. If you're using a car, you'll need to invest further in a roof rack, unless you buy an inflatable. If you have to carry it, you'll probably want to look for a dolly. I hope you end up LOVING IT! Nothing beats being out on the water. Kayaking is great for those who like it. I prefer standup paddle boarding. To each his own. :)) Enjoy!
@@SomebodySaid...More good suggestions! I had a Concept2 rower for a long time. I had to be careful to make sure my core was strong to protect my low back. This was a problem if I ever laid off for a while and came back to it - I needed to re-start slowly. Also, I found it easy to get carried away with bad form if I was doing the VO2Max training that Dr. Attia recommends. As far as rowers go Concept2 is the best in my mind, however I prefer their Ski Trainer. The movement is better for paddle board training, and I didn't have and issues with my back. Either way, just being active is the best for longevity! Keep on goin'.
This is a great idea that you won’t regret. Kayaking is an excellent full body workout, and the fact that it happens out in nature makes it a double benefit. If you live somewhere where you can paddle a decent distance, consider a sea kayak. Their efficient hull design and rudder steering makes for a very rewarding time. An early morning paddle is hard to beat!
Sounds like a good Book .
I wish i could sleep !
4 hours than i am awake at 2 AM :(
Start lifting weights 4-5 days a week and walking/running at least 2 days a week.
Eeesh.