Dr Tom Podcast

Dr Peter Attia's book 'Outlive' emphasises the crucial role of emotional health for a fulfilling life beyond physical wellness, highlighting the significance of purpose and happiness. Emotional responsibility and...

Sleep's Vital Role: Learn about Dr Attia's revelations into the stages of sleep, highlighting the significance of both REM and non-REM sleep in clearing brain toxins, managing emotions, and the risks of chronic sleep...

Chronic sleep deprivation poses substantial risks, including heightened dementia and insulin resistance, contributing to an increased risk of chronic disease. Dr Attia fell asleep on the patient he was about to...

Dr Peter Attia's 'Outlive' highlights the difficulties of Medicine 2.0. He emphasises that longevity with a prolonged disability is not what people want. Attia suggests maintaining protein intake while focusing on...

Begin with the End in Mind: Planning and foresight are crucial, as neglecting detailed planning can lead to significant problems in the future. What is Medicine 3.0? Transitioning from Medicine 2.0 to 3.0 involves...

Longevity Requirements: To ensure a high-quality life in later years, focus on strength, aerobic capacity (including a high VO2 max), and stability. Ageing is inevitable, but without proactive habits like exercise...

What is the Centurion Decathlon? It's an idea from Peter Attia's book 'Outlive' and focuses on ten activities you would like to be able to do at 100 years of age. Critical Factors: Attia emphasises the importance of...

Dr Tom reflects on the challenges of adapting to daylight saving time and questions its relevance in today's technology-driven world. Training daily, especially for individuals over 40, is required to maintain health...

I applied for a New South Wales government innovation grant to support healthcare-related projects. Unfortunately, my application was denied. The government based their decision on the perception that there is...

"Outlive" by Dr. Peter Attia explores the ongoing challenges of cancer treatment and the potential of combining medications with diet to target cancer cells that heavily consume glucose. The book advocates early...

The book "Outlive" by Dr. Peter Attia discusses the evolution of medicine into three primary ages - The third focuses on chronic diseases like dementia, diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. Dr. Attia emphasises the...

There is a transition in Medicine: There is an evolution of medicine from ancient Greek practices to modern scientific methods through to the challenges of chronic disease. We must shift the medical focus toward...