Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity
by Peter Attia
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Peter Attia, MD, is a physician and researcher from Austin, Texas. He founded Early Medical, a practice dedicated to extending lifespan and healthspan using Medicine 3.0 principles. He also hosts The Drive, a popular podcast on health and medicine. Dr. Attia earned his medical degree from Stanford University, completed general surgery training at Johns Hopkins Hospital, where he was named Resident of the Year, and pursued a surgical oncology fellowship at the National Cancer Institute, focusing on immune-based therapies for melanoma.
Publications
Wall Street Journal: ‘Outlive’ Review: Heaven Can Wait
The New York Times: Want to Live Longer and Healthier? Peter Attia Has a Plan.
Dr. Christin Glorioso, MD PhD: Outlive- a review of the book and its science
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