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Robin Robins and Dr . Peter Attia captivate attendees with an insightful Q & A session at TMT ' s exclusive top-tier membership event .
Everyone ’ s list , of course , will be different . When customizing your list , consider what is most important to you and the physical capabilities you observe people lacking as they age . For example , Attia wants to be able to travel independently and lift his carry-on bag into the overhead .
What We ’ re Up Against – The Four Horsemen Of Death
It ’ s important to understand the obstacles we face as we age . Modern medicine has shifted the primary causes of death . “ In the developed world , most people die from heart disease , cancer , neurodegenerative , and metabolic diseases ,” Attia explained . “ For nonsmokers over 40 , there ’ s a 75 %– 80 % chance of dying from one of these ‘ four horsemen of death .’ You need to understand what you ’ re up against if you want to be successful at living longer .”
While fourth on the list , metabolic diseases — from insulin resistance to fatty liver disease to Type 2 diabetes — are increasing at an alarming rate . Metabolic diseases are linked to poor nutrition and exercise habits , Attia noted . “ A conservative estimate is that one-third of Americans will have a metabolic disease ,” he said .
A Better Approach To The Marginal Decade
No matter our lifespan , every one of us faces a “ marginal decade ,” a period in later life marked by physical and cognitive decline ,” Attia said . He pointed out the irony of people working hard all their lives to achieve success only to find themselves unable to enjoy the fruits of their labor due to health limitations in this marginal decade .
Attia ’ s approach to aging , which he calls “ Medicine 3.0 ,” contrasts with traditional medicine ’ s focus on lifespan . “ Medicine 2.0 has extended life expectancy , but it measures lifespan , not healthspan . It manages to add days or weeks to life at great cost , often neglecting quality of life ,” he explained .
Medicine 3.0 proposes a shift : “ Let ’ s focus on creating the greatest healthspan . How can we make someone cognitively sharp , strong , fit , and pain-free in their last decade of life ?” This approach , he argued , not only enhances healthspan but also benefits lifespan .
This is where your Centenarian Decathlon comes in .
Why You Should Start Training Today
Accomplishing your Centenarian Decathlon goals isn ’ t the only motivation for training . The statistics on falls are alarming : At age 65 , there ’ s
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