Longevity 101 for Men

None of us wants to die prematurely. Most of us would prefer to live a long life, provided it is a healthy life. This is referred to as our healthspan, the length of time you are healthy -- not just alive. 

So how do you go about increasing both your longevity and healthspan?

Peter Attia, MD, provides a good introduction to this complex topic. He covers the basics and provides you with the information you need to move forward on this very worthwhile journey.

He lays out the foundational concepts of lifespan, healthspan, and the marginal decade. He also discusses the four main causes of death and their prevention, as well as detailing the five key strategies in his longevity toolkit to improve lifespan and healthspan.

If you have an interest in a specific topic, you can skip ahead in the video, as shown below.

• Overview of episode topics and structure [1:45];
• How Peter defines longevity [3:45];
• Why healthspan is a crucial component of longevity [11:15];
• The evolution of medicine from medicine 1.0 to 2.0, and the emergence of medicine 3.0 [15:30];
• Overview of atherosclerotic diseases: the 3 pathways of ASCVD, preventative measures, and the impact of metabolic health [26:00];
• Cancer: genetic and environmental factors, treatment options, and the importance of early and aggressive screening [33:15];
• Neurodegenerative diseases: causes, prevention, and the role of genetics and metabolic health [39:30];
• The spectrum of metabolic diseases [43:15];
• Why it’s never too late to start thinking about longevity [44:15];
• The 5 components of the longevity toolkit [46:30];
• Peter’s framework for exercise—The Centenarian Decathlon [47:45];
• Peter’s nutritional framework: energy balance, protein intake, and more [58:45];
• Sleep: the vital role of sleep in longevity, and how to improve sleep habits [1:08:30];
• Drugs and supplements: Peter’s framework for thinking about drugs and supplements as tools for enhancing longevity [1:13:30];
• Why emotional health is a key component of longevity [1:17:00];
• Advice for newcomers on where to start on their longevity journey [1:19:30].

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