Manifest life-long health with Outlive by Peter Attia

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Who said humans cannot scientifically extend their lifespan? In his book, Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity by Peter Attia attempts to answer this question. Attia is a doctor who received his training at the Johns Hopkins Hospital in general surgery and worked with the NIH as a fellow at the National Cancer Institute as a surgical oncologist where he focused on immune-based therapies for melanoma.

His medical background makes his book a compelling read — he chooses to challenge mainstream medicine and manifests several medical strategies that could help one prevent the chances of chronic disease and to extend long-term health. The author further delivers new nutritional interventions, techniques for effective exercise and sleep, and ways for tackling mental and emotional health. He also reveals many secrets regarding the accuracy of cholesterol tests, importance of exercise, and seriousness of emotional health. Through his work, Attia motivates people to be proactive rather than reactive by not surrendering to what he deems as outdated medicine: The traditional doctor’s visit and assignment of tests and medicines.