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Balancing Longevity and Performance
53:45 - 1:04:46 (11:00)
The desire to live longer needs a deliberate focus on how to balance it with the performance to enjoy those years, says Peter Attia, MD. He discusses the tradeoffs on living longer and maintaining an optimal level of health and performance.
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Researchers are searching for indigenous populations in Tanzania and Australia who have not been chronically administered antibiotics, to better understand how our ancestors lived and dealt with diseases.
53:45 - 59:15 (05:29)
Summary
Researchers are searching for indigenous populations in Tanzania and Australia who have not been chronically administered antibiotics, to better understand how our ancestors lived and dealt with diseases. This search is important in the study of illnesses like Lyme disease and the effectiveness of fecal transplants, but finding these uncontaminated populations is proving challenging.
ChapterBalancing Longevity and Performance
EpisodeEp 50: Dr. Peter Attia on Ultra-Endurance, Drinking Jet Fuel, Human Foie Gras, and More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Peter Attia and Tim Ferriss discuss the balance between living longer and performing well, as well as the complexities of achieving a satisfying blend of the two.
59:15 - 1:03:10 (03:55)
Summary
Peter Attia and Tim Ferriss discuss the balance between living longer and performing well, as well as the complexities of achieving a satisfying blend of the two.
ChapterBalancing Longevity and Performance
EpisodeEp 50: Dr. Peter Attia on Ultra-Endurance, Drinking Jet Fuel, Human Foie Gras, and More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The quest for longevity should be balanced with the desire for a good quality of life.
1:03:10 - 1:04:46 (01:35)
Summary
The quest for longevity should be balanced with the desire for a good quality of life. There needs to be a distinction between cellular health and organism health in delaying aging, and some empirical feedback will be needed to determine which strategies work best for different people.