Peter Attia

@PeterAttiaMD

Former national level tic-tac-toe player. Still play for fun, but not quite as good. Also, play a LOT of Uno.

Austin, TX

Joined August 2011

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The most (and least) preventable chronic diseases | Peter Attia, M.D. This clip is from episode # 357 of The Drive which was released on 7/21/25. In the full episode, we discuss: -Speculating on the future of longevity: slowing biological aging through noise reduction and…

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Peter Attia@PeterAttiaMD · Jul 21

The voice of reason...

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Biological age vs. real Age is a TOTAL SCAM. If you want to see your "real age," look at master's categories athletic feats, such as a one-mile run time. Not some scammy algorithms. If the body can't PHYSICALLY EXPRESS a performance, then you're the age on birth certificate.

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Peter Attia@PeterAttiaMD · Jul 21

In this episode (# 357) of The Drive, Brian Kennedy, Ph.D., shares insights from ongoing human aging studies, including clinical trials of rapamycin and how dosing strategies, timing, and exercise may influence outcomes. bit.ly/40sLs10

PeterAttiaMD's tweet card. “I really think that all of these interventions that we're looking at are restoring dynamic range…We're restoring things that happened when you were young.” —Brian Kennedy

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Peter Attia@PeterAttiaMD · Jul 20

Supplementation with 1,3-butanediol in rats reveals unique benefits for neurological health, beyond mere calorie restriction. Full article linked below. bit.ly/40tGVvk

PeterAttiaMD's tweet card. Supplementation with 1,3-butanediol in rats reveals unique benefits for neurological health, beyond mere calorie restriction

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Peter Attia@PeterAttiaMD · Jul 18

Is Moderate Drinking Healthy? | Peter Attia, M.D. This clip is from “Ask Me Anything” episode # 73 (Ep. # 356) of The Drive which was released on 7/14/25. In the full episode, we discuss: -Additional lifestyle factors that influence dementia risk: smoking, head trauma,…

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Peter Attia@PeterAttiaMD · Jul 17

Women & Fitness After 50: Balancing Zone 2 and Lifting | Peter Attia, M.D. This clip is from “Ask Me Anything” episode # 73 (Ep. # 356) of The Drive which was released on 7/14/25. In the full episode, we discuss: -Additional lifestyle factors that influence dementia risk:…

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Peter Attia@PeterAttiaMD · Jul 15

Do Fast Metabolisms Exist? | Peter Attia, M.D. This clip is from “Ask Me Anything” episode # 73 (Ep. # 356) of The Drive which was released on 7/14/25. In the full episode, we discuss: -Additional lifestyle factors that influence dementia risk: smoking, head trauma, alcohol,…

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Peter Attia@PeterAttiaMD · Jul 14

In today's "Ask Me Anything" episode of The Drive, (Ep. # 356, AMA # 73), I address frequently requested topics, including brain health, exercise programming, and body composition. bit.ly/40AVGfZ

PeterAttiaMD's tweet card. “We can just see empirically that all the strength in the world, if it doesn't come with reasonable mobility, is going to be somewhat limiting at a minimum in quality of life.” —Peter Attia

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Peter Attia@PeterAttiaMD · Jul 13

With tick activity up this summer, a little knowledge and precaution go a long way. Full article linked below. bit.ly/44IkvaG

PeterAttiaMD's tweet card. With tick activity up this summer, a little knowledge and precaution go a long way

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Peter Attia@PeterAttiaMD · Jul 11

Kids' bone health: what parents should know | Peter Attia, M.Db This clip is from episode # 214 of The Drive which was re-released on 7/7/25. -When should people have their first bone mineral density scan? -How changes in estrogen levels (e.g., menopause) impact bone health…

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Peter Attia@PeterAttiaMD · Jul 10

Metrics of cardiovascular function — in particular, resting heart rate, heart rate recovery, heart rate variability, VO2 max, and blood pressure — can offer critical information for health, but only if we’re measuring and using them correctly. Thus, we’ve created a user guide on…

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Peter Attia@PeterAttiaMD · Jul 9

How to build stronger bones | Peter Attia, M.D. This clip is from episode # 214 of The Drive which was re-released on 7/7/25. -When should people have their first bone mineral density scan? -How changes in estrogen levels (e.g., menopause) impact bone health -Common drugs that…

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Peter Attia@PeterAttiaMD · Jul 7

This week, we’re re-releasing episode #214 of The Drive. In this episode from July 2022, I dive deep into the topic of bone health and explain why this is an important topic for everyone. bit.ly/44NdHKg

PeterAttiaMD's tweet card. “The bones are mechanical sensory entities that are going to remodel in proportion to how much mechanical stress they're under…so lifting heavy stuff matters." —Peter Attia

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Peter Attia@PeterAttiaMD · Jul 6

Research Worth Sharing: Exercise for improving cancer survival, ketogenic diets with GLP-1 drugs, the additive effects of longevity drugs, and a novel fibromyalgia treatment. Full article linked here - bit.ly/44HNnBf.

PeterAttiaMD's tweet card. Exercise for improving cancer survival, ketogenic diets with GLP-1 drugs, the additive effects of longevity drugs, and a novel fibromyalgia treatment

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Peter Attia@PeterAttiaMD · Jul 3

Aging Prevention: How to Stay Ahead of Facial Aging | Tanuj Nakra, M.D. & Suzan Obagi, M.D. This clip is from episode # 355 of The Drive which was released on 6/30/25. In the full episode, we discuss: -How chronic stress accelerates facial aging -Protecting the skin: UV damage…

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Peter Attia@PeterAttiaMD · Jul 1

How Hormone Therapy Could Help You Age Slower | Tanuj Nakra, M.D. & Suzan Obagi, M.D. This clip is from episode # 355 of The Drive which was released on 6/30/25. In the full episode, we discuss: -How chronic stress accelerates facial aging -Protecting the skin: UV damage and…

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Peter Attia@PeterAttiaMD · Jun 30

In this episode (# 355) of The Drive, Tanuj Nakra, M.D., and Suzan Obagi, M.D., explore the science of facial aging and skin health as well as the responsibilities physicians face in the world of cosmetic procedures. bit.ly/4npZA4K

PeterAttiaMD's tweet card. “Beauty and aesthetics is an integral part of being human… and choosing to make changes that are appropriate for your situation, has the potential of increasing quality of life.” —Tanuj Nakra

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Peter Attia@PeterAttiaMD · Jun 29

New results suggesting that the use of AI causes cognitive deficits have triggered widespread fear, but is this interpretation justified? Full article linked below. bit.ly/46jNZOG

PeterAttiaMD's tweet card. New results suggesting that the use of AI causes cognitive deficits have triggered widespread fear, but is this interpretation justified?

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Peter Attia@PeterAttiaMD · Jun 26

What Death Teaches Us About Being Alive | with BJ Miller, M.D. (@bjmillermd) & Bridget Sumer, L.C.S.W. This clip is from episode # 354 of The Drive which was released on 6/23/25. In the full episode, we discuss: -How historical perspectives on death contrast with modern…

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Peter Attia@PeterAttiaMD · Jun 23

In this episode (# 354) of The Drive, BJ Miller, M.D. (@bjmillermd), and Bridget Sumser, L.C.S.W., explore the emotional and physiological processes of dying and how early engagement with mortality can lead to greater clarity and connection. bit.ly/45A6Pks

PeterAttiaMD's tweet card. “Whether it's palliative care or hospice, the focus is really on helping someone feel as well as possible, and that is an inherently holistic question because it gets at their identity.” ‒BJ Miller

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