Peter Attia
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#408 ‒ AMA #89: Thyroid health: interpreting symptoms, diagnosing and treating dysfunction, and navigating the gray zone
“The goal of this podcast, of course, is then to walk people through the physiology carefully enough that you can see both the grains of truth on each side of those schools of thought, but perhaps…
Can semaglutide slow aging?
A new study found that semaglutide extended median lifespan and improved several measures of aging in female mice—but the headline requires careful interpretation.

407 ‒ Preventing cardiovascular and Alzheimer’s disease: lowering LDL early, APOE4, and more
Michael Davidson is a world-renowned cardiologist, lipidologist, and the founding CEO of NewAmsterdam Pharma.
Nearsightedness is rising. Are screens to blame?
How screens, outdoor light, and near work may influence…

Why healthspan is a crucial component of longevity | Peter Attia, M.D.
This clip is from episode # 311 of The Drive which was released on 7/29/24.

Blood pressure: how to measure, manage, and treat high blood pressure (AMA #48 rebroadcast)
In this “Ask Me Anything” (AMA) episode, Peter delves into the critical subject of blood pressure, which is one of the three primary causes of atherosclerosis, along with high apoB and smoking.
Vaginal estrogen: a potentially life-saving therapy
Local estrogen therapy treats symptoms, prevents UTIs, is safe, and likely saves…

406 ‒ Migraine, cluster headache, and tension headache: symptoms, causes, prevention, and treatment
Brian Grosberg is a world-renowned headache specialist who joins Peter to provide a master class on the diagnosis and treatment of headache disorders.
GLP-1 medications beyond weight loss: how far could their benefits extend?
What the evidence says about their growing list of established and emerging…