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These Are the Core Concepts of Longevity Medicine—AKA How We’re Going to Live Longer and Better

What separates longevity medicine from traditional care, is that it is powered by cutting-edge research and recent advancements in artificial intelligence. This combo has allowed longevity experts to learn more about the science of aging over the last decade than was discovered in the entire span of human history that came before.

Another distinguishing characteristic is that longevity medicine considers aging a condition that can and should be treated, whereas in traditional healthcare spaces, aging has always been seen as an inevitability.

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  Peter Attia - MD

Peter Attia, MD, is the founder of Early Medical, a medical practice that applies the principles of Medicine 3.0 to patients with the goal of simultaneously lengthening their lifespan and increasing their healthspan. He is the host of The Drive, one of the most popular podcasts covering the topics of health and medicine. He is also the author of the #1 New York Times Bestseller, Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity.

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Daily news and insights on research, investments and technologies that extend life and improve the quality of that extended life.

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