How to Save Your Brain From Cognitive Decline - Dr Peter Attia

I started weight training a few years ago because of the research he's talking about. Cancer, heart disease and diabetes all run in my family. Both of my parents died in their early 70s, and two siblings died young, all resulting from one or more of these diseases. I want to give myself the best possible chance to overcome my genetic destiny. I do vigorous exercise 4x per week, limit sugar/carb intake, fast at least 16 hrs everyday, take high quality fish oil, ubiquinol w/PQQ, niacin, D3/K2 and Ester C everyday with meal. That's literally all I do and all of my previous health issues are gone. Five years ago I had mild hypertension, poor lipid profile, 60 pounds overweight, chronic fatigue, insomnia, etc. Now at 53 my BP and lipid profile are perfect, with excellent ratios, and I'm down to 175 pounds. I still worry about my inherited genes, but I feel great and I'm happy with what I've accomplished.

Must say that, of all the podcasters around, Chris Williamson may be the best at conducting an interview. He maintains a conversational approach but does not seem to feel the need to inject himself into the conversation and make it about him and his ego as so many others do. He makes his sessions about his guests and their knowledge. Well done!

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Low Hanging Fruit: Exercise Lipid management Not having type 2 diabetes Good sleep (get tested for apnea) Other Predictors: Smoking High blood pressure Hypertension Advanced cardiovascular disease End stage renal disease ___ Bottom 25 percent physical fitness vs top two percent.. 400 percent difference Bottom 25 percent of strength vs top 25 percent... 300 percent difference ...... IMPORTANT ADDITIONS: Regularly get good checkups including lots of blood work Avoid crazy-high-risk behaviors

"Stack the odds in your favor." I love this philosophy!

Learning a new language or a musical instrument are among the most effective things one can do to maintain cognitive health later in life. Should be mentioned more alongside sport and diet.

Hello you beauties. Watch the full episode with Peter here - https://youtu.be/yRJ07Hy_KzE

Don’t drink, don’t smoke and get good rest. It’s simple.

Family history... 3/4 of my grandparents died young from smoking and drinking related cancers, so I'll never know what they would have gotten otherwise 😢

In the age of viral illnesses that weaken the immune system, exercise is not going to help much. Look at Chris here. He’s currently in a fight for his health despite doing all the right things. All the best to you, Chris!!