Physician / Author

Peter Attia

Physician focused on longevity and healthspan. Author of Outlive. Host of The Drive podcast. Known for framing VO2 max as the most important longevity metric.

Known For

OutliveVO2 max as longevity metricThe Drive podcastHealthspan

Canon

Air Pollution (PM2.5) Is a Dose-Dependent Cardiovascular and Respiratory Risk Factor

Curious

Alzheimer's as Metabolic Disease ("Type 3 Diabetes")

Canon

ApoB: A Superior Predictor of Cardiovascular Risk Than LDL Cholesterol

Curious

Beliefs Shape Perception and Define Possibility

Canon

Creatine Provides Neuroprotection and Cognitive Resilience

Curious

Decline Is Detectable and Therefore Reversible

Novel

Physical Exercise Is the Single Most Effective Lifestyle Intervention

Canon

GLP-1 Weight Loss Includes Muscle and Bone Loss — Composition Matters More Than Total Weight

Novel

The Hedonic Treadmill — Happiness Returns to Baseline

Canon

Indoor Air Quality as a Critical Health Foundation

Curious

Meditation Is Mental Training, Not Relaxation

Canon

Muscle Is the Master Regulator of Healthy Aging

Canon

Optimal Protein Intake for Aging and Muscle Preservation

Curious

Close Relationships Are the Strongest Predictor of Life Satisfaction

Canon

The True Self vs. False Self — Childhood Adaptations That Persist Into Adulthood

Canon

Books

■Outlive(2023)

Episodes

#Blood pressure: how to measure, manage, and treat high blood pressure (AMA #48 rebroadcast)Sep 7, 2026 ##400 ‒ AMA #87: Environmental pollution and longevity: air pollution, noise, light, EMFs, and practical strategies to mitigate health risksJul 20, 2026 #Building strength and muscle mass: how to optimize training, nutrition, and more for longevity (AMA #71 rebroadcast)Jul 6, 2026 ##398 ‒ AMA #86: GLP-1 RAs and muscle loss: new data, better questions, and how to preserve muscle during weight lossJun 29, 2026 #Breast Cancer Screening: Understanding Risk, Deciding When to Start and How Often to Screen, and Choosing the Right Imaging StrategyJun 15, 2026 ##395 - Brain lipidology: understanding APOE, cholesterol homeostasis, Alzheimer's disease risk, and the effects of lipid-lowering therapies on brain health | Tom Dayspring, M.D.Jun 8, 2026 ##394 ‒ Sleep pharmacology: the role of medications in healthy sleep, the promise of emerging therapies, and the evidence for common sleep supplementsJun 1, 2026 #Genetic Testing: When It's Valuable, How to Choose the Right Test, and What to Do with the ResultsMay 18, 2026 #Thinking Scientifically: Why It's Hard, Why It Matters, and a Practical ToolkitApr 27, 2026 ##388 — Prostate cancer screening: why current PSA guidelines are failing men and how modern tools improve early detection and save livesApr 20, 2026 #AMA: Sleep Optimization Update 2026Apr 1, 2026 #Exercise and Cancer Prevention: The EvidenceMar 10, 2026 #AMA: The Emotional Health Pillar — What I've LearnedFeb 15, 2026 #818John Arnold — with Peter Attia Guest HostingJul 1, 2025 #353Fasting: benefits, risks, and practical frameworkJun 16, 2025 #311Longevity 101: frameworks for lifespan, healthspan, and the marginal decadeJul 29, 2024 #187Supplements for Longevity & Their EfficacyJul 29, 2024 #Peter Attia: Zone 2 Training Deep DiveJul 1, 2024 ##085 Dr. Peter Attia on Mastering Longevity – Insights on Cancer Prevention, Heart Disease, and AgingDec 27, 2023 #Unlocking the Science of LongevityMar 20, 2023 #Improve Vitality, Emotional & Physical Health & LifespanMar 20, 2023 #Dr. Peter Attia: Improve Vitality, Emotional & Physical Health & LifespanMar 20, 2023 #206Exercising for longevity: strength, stability, Zone 2, Zone 5May 9, 2022