I've interviewed many scientists over the years, each with their own expertise and specialty, ranging from exercise science and kinesiology to gene editing and autophagy. One of my favorite times during each interview is when I get to ask the guest about their personal routines. What do they do to keep healthy – mentally and physically?
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I've interviewed many scientists over the years, each with their own expertise and specialty, ranging from exercise science and kinesiology to gene editing and autophagy. One of my favorite times during each interview is when I get to ask the guest about their personal routines. What do they do to keep healthy – mentally and physically?
Their answers contain some common themes – exercising, eating a healthy diet, and not smoking – but there are some surprises, too, like how they handle their weakness for chocolate or deal with the challenges of narcolepsy.
In this Aliquot, Drs. Peter Attia, Stuart Phillips, Morgan Levine, Brad Schoenfeld, Michael Snyder, Valter Longo, Martin Gibala, George Church, as well as Kevin and Darya Rose and myself, share our strategies for finding our fitness.
Peter Attia's sleep regimen, aids, and when he uses melatonin
How Peter Attia deals with food struggles and his core diet philosophy
Peter Attia's decision to drink alcohol despite its negative health effects
Peter Attia’s weekly exercise routine
Stuart Phillips' number one health tactic
Why Stuart Phillips thinks achieving optimal health is like ringing out a washcloth
Morgan Levine on factors associated with slower epigenetic aging
Why Morgan Levine doesn't practice calorie restriction
Brad Schoenfeld's streamlined routine for training hard as an older athlete
How Michael Snyder gets enough fiber despite disliking vegetables
Valter Longo's weight loss strategy by changing meal frequency
How Valter Longo maximizes longevity without sacrificing food enjoyment
Martin Gibala's approach to incorporating vigorous efforts into his daily life
Does intense effort in daily tasks lower mortality risk?
How to counteract long periods of sitting
Rhonda's favorite lactate-boosting HIIT routine
Darya Rose outlines seasonal eating for fresh, nutritious, eco-friendly meals
How George Church leverages his narcolepsy for creative insights
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