Premium Articles Archives - Peter Attia https://peterattiamd.com/category/premium-articles/ Tue, 25 Feb 2025 23:45:09 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://peterattiamd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/cropped-apple-icon-32x32.png Premium Articles Archives - Peter Attia https://peterattiamd.com/category/premium-articles/ 32 32 Metformin as a potential longevity medication: where do we stand? https://peterattiamd.com/metformin-and-longevity/ Wed, 26 Feb 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://peterattiamd.com/?p=32916 Hype over metformin’s longevity effects has waxed and waned, with a recent boost from a high-profile study. How should we think about this evidence?

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]]> All things blood pressure: from measurement to management https://peterattiamd.com/all-things-blood-pressure/ Wed, 15 Jan 2025 16:00:00 +0000 https://peterattiamd.com/?p=31835 Hypertension is often called the “silent killer.” This guide covers how to monitor blood pressure, who’s at highest risk, and how best to manage it.

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]]> Evaluating NAD and NAD precursors for health and longevity https://peterattiamd.com/nad-for-health-and-longevity/ https://peterattiamd.com/nad-for-health-and-longevity/#comments Wed, 11 Dec 2024 23:07:16 +0000 https://peterattiamd.com/?p=31113 NAD and its precursors – mainly NR and NMN – have garnered attention for numerous purported benefits, but which are supported by evidence?

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]]> https://peterattiamd.com/nad-for-health-and-longevity/feed/ 2 What can we learn from “blue zones”? https://peterattiamd.com/blue-zones/ Tue, 12 Nov 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://peterattiamd.com/?p=29857 Certain areas of the world have been reported as having disproportionately high numbers of centenarians. What explains these patterns, and what – if anything – do they reveal about the “secrets” to long life?

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]]> Cold therapy: the facts, the myths, and the how-to https://peterattiamd.com/cold-therapy/ https://peterattiamd.com/cold-therapy/#comments Thu, 26 Sep 2024 08:00:00 +0000 https://peterattiamd.com/?p=26315 Forms of cold therapy have been used for generations for a number of alleged health benefits, but which are supported by evidence?

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]]> https://peterattiamd.com/cold-therapy/feed/ 6 A guide to Zone 2 training: its profound impact on health, detailed training instructions, addressing male and female differences, and more https://peterattiamd.com/guide-to-zone-2-training/ https://peterattiamd.com/guide-to-zone-2-training/#comments Wed, 21 Aug 2024 11:00:00 +0000 https://peterattiamd.com/?p=25690 Zone 2 training is critical for improving and maintaining mitochondrial health and aerobic capacity, so we’ve put together a resource to answer all of your questions about this pillar of exercise and how to get the most out of Zone 2 training.

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]]> https://peterattiamd.com/guide-to-zone-2-training/feed/ 26 Assessing metabolic health: where HbA1c falls short, and how it compares to fasting glucose, CGM, and OGTT https://peterattiamd.com/problems-with-hba1c/ https://peterattiamd.com/problems-with-hba1c/#comments Wed, 10 Jul 2024 16:00:00 +0000 https://peterattiamd.com/?p=25452 Exclusive reliance on HbA1c and other static metrics may miss the opportunity for early intervention

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]]> https://peterattiamd.com/problems-with-hba1c/feed/ 10 Do high protein diets increase cancer risk? https://peterattiamd.com/high-protein-diets-and-cancer-risk/ https://peterattiamd.com/high-protein-diets-and-cancer-risk/#comments Wed, 12 Jun 2024 14:00:00 +0000 https://peterattiamd.com/?p=25261 Is there any merit to the idea that consuming more protein increases one’s risk of developing or dying from cancer?

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]]> https://peterattiamd.com/high-protein-diets-and-cancer-risk/feed/ 11 Body composition: impact on disease risk and how to assess and improve it https://peterattiamd.com/improving-body-composition/ https://peterattiamd.com/improving-body-composition/#comments Wed, 08 May 2024 13:00:00 +0000 https://peterattiamd.com/?p=25077 A refresher on why you should care about body composition and a practical guide to determining and interpreting your measurements

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]]> https://peterattiamd.com/improving-body-composition/feed/ 9 The [almost] unbelievable effects of a high maximal aerobic capacity on all-cause mortality https://peterattiamd.com/all-things-vo2-max/ https://peterattiamd.com/all-things-vo2-max/#comments Wed, 03 Apr 2024 11:00:00 +0000 https://peterattiamd.com/?p=24864 Everything you need to know about VO2 max

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]]> https://peterattiamd.com/all-things-vo2-max/feed/ 10 Optimizing protein quantity, distribution, and quality https://peterattiamd.com/protein-intake-distribution/ https://peterattiamd.com/protein-intake-distribution/#comments Wed, 06 Mar 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://peterattiamd.com/?p=24703 Maximizing muscle protein synthesis is more than a matter of daily protein intake. How we distribute protein throughout the day matters, as does protein quality.

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]]> https://peterattiamd.com/protein-intake-distribution/feed/ 22 Saunas: the facts, the myths, and the how-to https://peterattiamd.com/sauna-facts-myths-and-how-to/ https://peterattiamd.com/sauna-facts-myths-and-how-to/#comments Wed, 31 Jan 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://peterattiamd.com/?p=24475 Sauna use appears to be genuinely beneficial, but not all claims stand up to scrutiny

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]]> https://peterattiamd.com/sauna-facts-myths-and-how-to/feed/ 24 Is low-to-moderate alcohol consumption beneficial for longevity? https://peterattiamd.com/low-to-moderate-alcohol-consumption-and-longevity/ https://peterattiamd.com/low-to-moderate-alcohol-consumption-and-longevity/#comments Wed, 03 Jan 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://peterattiamd.com/?p=22505 There is a common belief that low-to-moderate consumption of alcohol has unique health benefits. What does the evidence show?

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]]> https://peterattiamd.com/low-to-moderate-alcohol-consumption-and-longevity/feed/ 13 “Biological” clocks: a peek into the future or a haphazard guess of mortality? https://peterattiamd.com/how-accurate-are-biological-age-clocks/ https://peterattiamd.com/how-accurate-are-biological-age-clocks/#comments Tue, 28 Nov 2023 12:00:00 +0000 https://peterattiamd.com/?p=22291 Potential uses for the epigenetics of aging and why I don’t put much stock in epigenetics-based aging clocks at present

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]]> https://peterattiamd.com/how-accurate-are-biological-age-clocks/feed/ 7 Is testosterone replacement therapy both safe and effective in men with higher cardiovascular risk factors? https://peterattiamd.com/traverse-trial-and-trt-in-men/ https://peterattiamd.com/traverse-trial-and-trt-in-men/#comments Wed, 25 Oct 2023 11:00:00 +0000 https://peterattiamd.com/?p=22176 An assessment of the results from the long-awaited TRAVERSE trial

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]]> https://peterattiamd.com/traverse-trial-and-trt-in-men/feed/ 7 Statins: effectiveness, safety, and common myths on their role in ASCVD prevention https://peterattiamd.com/statin-therapy-for-preventing-ascvd/ https://peterattiamd.com/statin-therapy-for-preventing-ascvd/#comments Tue, 26 Sep 2023 11:00:04 +0000 https://peterattiamd.com/?p=22026 A review of the evidence for statins in combating heart disease

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]]> https://peterattiamd.com/sugar-substitutes/feed/ 15 The cases for and against dietary protein for healthy aging https://peterattiamd.com/dietary-protein-and-healthy-aging/ https://peterattiamd.com/dietary-protein-and-healthy-aging/#comments Wed, 26 Jul 2023 22:29:42 +0000 https://peterattiamd.com/?p=21633 An endeavor to settle the debate of high- vs. low-protein diets for increasing lifespan and healthspan

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