Dr. Peter Attia: Exercise, Nutrition, Hormones for Vitality & Longevity | Episode 85
Main Takeaways
Blood work is a useful tool for assessing health and wellbeing.
It can help determine the risk of atherosclerotic disease, metabolic health, and Alzheimer's disease.
ApoB is the most important lipoprotein for assessing the risk of atherosclerotic disease.
Genetic testing through blood work can help stratify the risk of neurodegenerative diseases.
Functional testing is important for assessing healthspan beyond biomarkers.
Building relationships with patients is essential for assessing emotional wellbeing.
Blood testing is recommended to be done 2-4 times a year.
DEXA scan provides qualitative measurements of bone mineral density, visceral fat, lean body mass, and body fat percentage.
Strength training with heavy loads, low repetition ranges, and long rest periods can improve bone mineral density at any age.
Back casting is a useful exercise to prepare for the last decade of life and ensure future success by considering what one wants to achieve and the steps needed to get there.
