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92 - AMA #12: Strategies for longevity (which don't require a doctor)

Publish Date: 2020/2/10
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In this “Ask Me Anything” (AMA) episode, Peter explains the various levers one can pull to affect longevity with a specific focus on the strategies and tactics one can implement that do not require the help of a physician. Once again, Bob Kaplan, Peter's head of research, will be asking the questions. If you’re not a subscriber and listening on a podcast player, you’ll only be able to hear a preview of the AMA. If you’re a subscriber, you can now listen to this full episode on your private RSS feed or on our website at the AMA #12 show notes page.

We discuss:
  • The five levers you can pull to affect longevity [1:15];

  • Nutritional biochemistry: Framework, 3 nutritional interventions, and how to approach your goals, and what you should be tracking [4:30];

  • Exercise for brain health, and the 4 components of exercise [20:45];

  • Exercise component—Stability [24:30];

  • Exercise component—Strength [29:00];

  • What is Peter optimizing for with his exercise? [30:30];

  • Exercise components—Zone 2 and zone 5 training [33:15];

  • More about DNS, and why we need to be careful with rushing kids through neuromuscular development stages [45:00];

  • Sleep: How to improve quantity and quality [48:15]; and

  • More.

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