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What Causes Chronic Disease? A Look at Metabolic Dysfunction

What causes chronic disease? Which four chronic diseases are primarily to blame for decline and death in old age? Why is Alzheimer’s disease sometimes called “type 3 diabetes”? According to physician Peter Attia, the key to avoiding physical and mental decline when you’re older is preventing four specific chronic diseases. He says that they all have one cause in common: metabolic dysfunction. Keep reading to learn what metabolic dysfunction is and how it contributes to four deadly chronic diseases.

Peter Attia: Zone 2 Exercise Helps You Build Endurance

How intense is Zone 2 exercise? What are its benefits? How much of it should you do every week? According to physician Peter Attia, Zone 2 exercise is part and parcel of a long and healthy life. He contends that the earlier you start building a healthful exercise habit, the better chance you have of circumventing mental and physical decline. Continue reading to learn about Attia’s Zone 2 exercise recommendations.

Peter Attia VO2 Max Exercise: Stretch Your Physical Limits

When you exercise, do you push your limits? What’s the best way to raise your VO2 max? According to Peter Attia, VO2 max exercise ultimately enables you to do more challenging physical activities. It also helps you extend your life and its quality. That’s why he recommends it as part of a longevity-focused exercise program. Read more to learn about the benefits of a high VO2 max and how to achieve it.

Peter Attia: Strength Training for Health Is a Key to Longevity

How much muscle mass do you have? How’s your muscle mass connected to your overall health? According to Peter Attia, strength training is a key to longevity. If you want to live a long and healthy life, you need to prevent chronic disease. Metabolic health is a major aspect of this prevention, and it’s easier to achieve metabolic health when you have high muscle mass. Keep reading to learn about strength training for health over the long term.

Peter Attia: Protein Might Be More Important Than You Think

What does your body use protein for? How much should you eat? Should you eat a lot of meat? According to physician Peter Attia, protein in your diet is something you need to pay attention to. Your body needs it to function well and ward off disease. In his book Outlive, he discusses the importance of protein for a long and healthy life. Continue reading to discover why protein matters and what Attia recommends in regard to your diet.

Harvey Karp’s The Happiest Baby on the Block: Book Overview

Do you need tips on soothing your baby with colic? Do swaddling and swinging actually help? What medical conditions can cause colic? In The Happiest Baby on the Block, Harvey Karp has a solution for babies with colic. He outlines why babies develop colic in the first place, and how caregivers can manage it. Read below for a brief overview of Harvey Karp’s The Happiest Baby on the Block.

Peter Attia: Carbs Probably Should Take a Back Seat in Your Diet

What are your blood sugar levels? Why is it important to know this if you want to figure out the right amount of carbs you should include in your diet? According to Peter Attia, carbs are something you need to watch if you want to lengthen your lifespan. Too many carbs in your diet can lead to deadly chronic diseases. So, you need to get a handle on how your body processes carbs in order to determine the right amount for you. Read more to understand how carbs affect the body and long-term health and to figure out how much

2 Causes of Colic: Overstimulation & Understimulation

How does overstimulation cause colic in babies? Can understimulation cause colic as well? According to The Happiest Baby on the Block by Harvey Karp, the first signs you should look for if your baby has colic are overstimulation and understimulation. Karp discusses why too much or too little stimulation causes colic and techniques for soothing a baby with colic. Keep reading to find out more.

Fats in Your Diet: Peter Attia Weighs in on Olive Oil & Other Fats

How well does your body process saturated fat? Are fats unhealthy? Are some fats more detrimental than others? According to physician Peter Attia, olive oil in your diet is a good thing. That’s generally true for all monounsaturated fats. In his book Outlive, he explains why this type of fat is more healthy for you than polyunsaturated fats and saturated fats. Keep reading to learn the basic ins and outs of fats in your diet.

Peter Attia: Fasting Is a Drastic Step You Might Not Need to Take

Should you practice fasting? What must you take into consideration? What are the pros and cons? According to Peter Attia, fasting can be good for you—but, it’s usually not advisable. You can miss out on important nutrition when you fast. So, unless you suffer from metabolic dysfunction and need to take drastic measures to avoid chronic disease, steer clear from fasting. Keep reading to learn more about Attia’s argument and to hear a counterargument from kidney specialist Jason Fung.