Do humans age in distinct rapid bursts instead of gradually over time?
A recent study makes use of multi-omics data to establish patterns of human aging, but results have dubious relevance on an individual scale
Cold therapy: the facts, the myths, and the how-to
Forms of cold therapy have been used for generations for a number of alleged health benefits, but which are supported by evidence?
#317 ‒ Reforming medicine: uncovering blind spots, challenging the norm, and embracing innovation | Marty Makary, M.D., M.P.H.
“One of the most important qualities of a physician is humility, knowing your limits, and having the self-awareness that you could be wrong.” —Marty Makary
Is interleukin-11 a promising new target for lifespan-extending interventions?
A recent study reports impressive results in male and female mice with anti-IL-11 therapy
#311 ‒ Longevity 101: a foundational guide to Peter’s frameworks for longevity, and understanding CVD, cancer, neurodegenerative disease, nutrition, exercise, sleep, and more
“I would say three-quarters of the benefits you can get towards a longer life, come solely from pursuing better health.” —Peter Attia
#306 – AMA #60: preventing cognitive decline, nutrition myths, lowering blood glucose, apoB, and blood pressure, and more
“Metabolic health, first and foremost, is the goal of nutrition.” —Peter Attia
#300 – Special episode: Peter on exercise, fasting, nutrition, stem cells, geroprotective drugs, and more — promising interventions or just noise?
“The probability that having a high VO2 max, high muscle mass, and high muscle strength are going to increase the length of your life and improve the quality of your life. . .is so high that to act in disregard of that is irresponsible.” —Peter Attia
More “hack” than “bio”: why biohacking sends the wrong messages about the pursuit of health and longevity
Distracting from the approaches that matter
You’re never too old to start exercising – just ask a 93-year-old rowing champion
Geroscience researchers report an astounding case study of a nonagenarian with the physical fitness of a 40-year-old
Is low-to-moderate alcohol consumption beneficial for longevity?
There is a common belief that low-to-moderate consumption of alcohol has unique health benefits. What does the evidence show?