View show notes here: https://bit.ly/3WAj63f Become a member to receive exclusive content: https://peterattiamd.com/subscribe/ Sign up to receive Peter's email newsletter: https://peterattiamd.com/newsletter/ In this special episode, Peter provides a comprehensive introduction to longevity, perfect for newcomers or those looking to refresh their knowledge. He lays out the foundational concepts of lifespan, healthspan, and the marginal decade. Additionally, Peter 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. Detailed show notes provide links for deeper exploration of these topics, making it an ideal starting point for anyone interested in understanding and improving their longevity. We discuss: 0:00:00 - Intro 0:01:17 - Overview of episode topics and structure 0:03:14 - How Peter defines longevity 0:12:18 - Why healthspan is a crucial component of longevity 0:17:04 - The evolution of medicine from medicine 1.0 to 2.0, and the emergence of medicine 3.0 0:28:33 - Overview of atherosclerotic diseases: the 3 pathways of ASCVD, preventative measures, and the impact of metabolic health 0:36:15 - Cancer: genetic and environmental factors, treatment options, and the importance of early and aggressive screening 0:43:15 - Neurodegenerative diseases: causes, prevention, and the role of genetics and metabolic health 0:47:20 - The spectrum of metabolic diseases 0:48:32 - Why it’s never too late to start thinking about longevity 0:51:16 - The 5 components of the longevity toolkit 0:52:36 - Peter’s framework for exercise—The Centenarian Decathlon 1:05:04 - Peter’s nutritional framework: energy balance, protein intake, and more 1:15:27 - Sleep: the vital role of sleep in longevity, and how to improve sleep habits 1:21:19 - Drugs and supplements: Peter’s framework for thinking about drugs and supplements as tools for enhancing longevity 1:24:59 - Why emotional health is a key component of longevity 1:28:06 - Advice for newcomers on where to start on their longevity journey -------- About: The Peter Attia Drive is a deep-dive podcast focusing on maximizing longevity, and all that goes into that from physical to cognitive to emotional health. With over 90 million episodes downloaded, it features topics including exercise, nutritional biochemistry, cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, mental health, and much more. Peter Attia is the founder of Early Medical, a medical practice that applies the principles of Medicine 3.0 to patients with the goal of lengthening their lifespan and simultaneously improving their healthspan. Learn more: https://peterattiamd.com Connect with Peter on: Facebook: http://bit.ly/PeterAttiaMDFB Twitter: http://bit.ly/PeterAttiaMDTW Instagram: http://bit.ly/PeterAttiaMDIG Subscribe to The Drive: Apple Podcast: http://bit.ly/TheDriveApplePodcasts Overcast: http://bit.ly/TheDriveOvercast Spotify: http://bit.ly/TheDriveSpotify Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/TheDriveGoogle Disclaimer: This podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing, or other professional healthcare services, including the giving of medical advice. No doctor-patient relationship is formed. The use of this information and the materials linked to this podcast is at the user's own risk. The content on this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they have, and they should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. I take conflicts of interest very seriously. For all of my disclosures and the companies I invest in or advise, please visit my website where I keep an up-to-date and active list of such companies. For a full list of our registered and unregistered trademarks, trade names, and service marks, please review our Terms of Use: https://peterattiamd.com/terms-of-use/