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Peter Attia

Peter Attia is a Canadian-American physician, author, and longevity medicine figure known for promoting preventive health strategies focused on lifespan and healthspan.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Peter Attia is a Canadian-American physician, author, and longevity medicine figure known for promoting preventive health strategies focused on lifespan and healthspan. He is the founder of Early Medical, the host of the podcast The Peter Attia Drive, and the author of Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity.

Early life and training

Peter Attia was born in Toronto, Ontario, and is described as Canadian-American. Sources identify him as medically trained at Stanford and Johns Hopkins, with research experience at the National Institutes of Health.

Career in longevity medicine

Attia became known for applying a preventive approach to chronic disease and aging, which he describes as Medicine 3.0. He founded Early Medical to provide care aimed at increasing both lifespan and healthspan.

Media and public influence

Attia is the host of The Peter Attia Drive, a long-form podcast featuring discussions with experts on health and medical research. He has also appeared widely in media and gained a large public following.

Books

Attia’s best-known book is Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity, co-authored with Bill Gifford and published in 2023. The book presents his views on preventing chronic disease and improving long-term health.

Key facts

Peter Attia is a Canadian-American physician and former researcher known for longevity medicine.
He founded Early Medical, a practice focused on extending lifespan and healthspan.
He hosts The Peter Attia Drive, a podcast about health and longevity.
He co-authored Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity, published in 2023.
His framework emphasizes preventive care, termed Medicine 3.0.

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Canadian context

Peter Attia was born in Toronto, Ontario, making him relevant to Canadian readers as a Canadian-born public figure in medicine and health commentary.[1][2]

Frequently asked questions

Who is Peter Attia?

Peter Attia is a Canadian-American physician, author, and former researcher known for work in longevity medicine.

What is Peter Attia known for?

He is known for longevity medicine, his preventive health framework called Medicine 3.0, his book Outlive, and his podcast The Peter Attia Drive.

What is Peter Attia's diet?

Attia has advocated calorie awareness, adequate protein intake, limiting over-nutrition, and, in some discussions, intermittent fasting and an omnivorous diet.

Peter Attia longevity tips

Common themes in his approach include exercise, nutritional biochemistry, sleep, emotional health, and selective use of medications or supplements; he also emphasizes preventing chronic disease before it develops.

Does Peter Attia have a book?

Yes. He is the author of Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity, published in 2023 with coauthor Bill Gifford.

Peter Attia podcast name

His podcast is The Peter Attia Drive.

References

Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Attia
Supports: Birthplace, nationality, occupation, book title, and podcast name.
Peter Attia MD — https://peterattiamd.com/about/
Supports: Founding of Early Medical, podcast title, and book.
Peter Attia MD — https://peterattiamd.com/
Supports: Podcast description, areas of focus, and professional positioning.
Penguin Random House — https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/authors/2275129/peter-attia-md/
Supports: Medical training, founder status, and podcast host role.
The Guardian — https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2023/mar/28/healthspan-revolution-how-to-live-long-strong-happy-life
Supports: Diet and longevity themes including exercise, sleep, fasting, protein, and healthspan framing.
Early Medical — https://earlymedical.com/
Supports: Early Medical description and lifespan/healthspan focus.