Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity, Peter Attia, M.D.

#1 on the NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER list, this groundbreaking manifesto offers a fresh perspective on living longer and healthier lives. It challenges conventional medical thinking about aging and introduces a new approach to preventing chronic diseases and extending healthspan. Steven D. Levitt, author of the bestselling 'Freakonomics', calls it “one of the most important books you’ll ever read.”

The book proposes a question: Wouldn’t you want to live longer and better? Dr. Peter Attia, a visionary physician and leading expert in longevity, uses the latest scientific advancements to present innovative nutritional interventions, techniques for optimizing exercise and sleep, and strategies for emotional and mental well-being.

Mainstream medicine, despite its successes, often falls short in combating the diseases of aging like heart disease, cancer, Alzheimer's disease, and type 2 diabetes. It typically intervenes too late, focusing on prolonging lifespan at the cost of quality of life. Dr. Attia advocates for a shift from this outdated model to a personalized, proactive strategy for longevity, emphasizing early action over waiting.

This approach isn't about "biohacking"; it's grounded in science. Dr. Attia’s strategic and tactical methods aim to extend lifespan while also improving physical, cognitive, and emotional health. His goal is not just to instruct, but to guide readers in how to think about long-term health to create the best individual plan.

In 'Outlive', readers will learn why a regular cholesterol test doesn’t fully assess heart attack risk, uncover a common yet underdiagnosed liver condition that could lead to chronic aging diseases, understand why exercise is the most potent “drug” for longevity, learn to move away from diets and focus on nutritional biochemistry, and realize the importance of balancing physical health with emotional well-being.

The book concludes with an empowering message: Aging and longevity are more within our control than we might think. With the right guidance, we can chart a new course for our lives, one that allows us to outlive our genes and make each decade better than the last.