Peter Attia
Peter Attia was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Attia attended Queen\'s University at Kingston where he received a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering and applied mathematics and Stanford University where he received a Doctor of Medicine.
Peter Attia is primarily known as a doctor who has done a lot of work in longevity medicine, wellness, and health. He is also an author who has written the bestselling title
Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity.
Peter Attia did his residence at the Baltimore, Maryland-based
Johns Hopkins Hospital even though he never became board-certified since he did not complete his fellowship or residency. While he was working at
Johns Hopkins, he used to do research that focused on melanoma and cancer immunotherapy.
When he dropped out of the
Johns Hopkins residency, he joined the Healthcare Practice and Corporate Risk Practice at
McKinsey & Company. In 2014, he founded a longevity medicine clinic in addition to
The Eating Academy, the blog that is all about longevity, physical activity, and nutrition.
Attia is also the founder and host of
The Peter Attia Drive, a podcast where he interviews experts on topics ranging from medical research to metabolic health, and longevity. He has also spoken on longevity at
TEDMED in 2013. Outside his professional achievements, he was the 120th person to swim from Santa Catalina Island to Los Angeles.
Peter Attia currently makes his home in Austin, Texas where he lives with his wife and children.
In 2023, Peter Attia published his debut work
Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity. This is a manual on how to make use of the latest techniques for optimizing sleep and exercise and the latest science in nutrition to deal with challenges in mental and emotional health.
Attia asserts that despite the many successes of mainstream medicine, modern medicine has not been able to make significant progress in chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, and heart disease. Attia believes that it is time to change things and adopt a proactive and personalized strategy to promote longevity.
Attia suggests tactical and strategic approaches that improve emotional, cognitive, and physical health while also enhancing lifespan. In addition to that, he also educates his readers so that they can think more about long-term health rather than short-term outcomes.
Peter Attia: Lists & Other Mentions
- Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity was a New York Times: #1 Nonfiction Best Seller in 2023 and 2025.
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Peter Attia: F.A.Q
Where was Peter Attia Born?
Peter Attia was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada and is Canadian-American.
What was the first book Peter Attia wrote?
The first book written by Peter Attia was Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity, published in 2023.
What was the most recent book Peter Attia wrote?
His most recently released work was Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity on March 28th, 2023.
Will there be any more books by Peter Attia?
Peter Attia does not have any upcoming books with a set publication date within the next few months at this time.
How many books has Peter Attia written?
Peter Attia has written 1 book. All of his books are Non-Fiction Books.