Subject
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Longevity
Bookmarks
Outlive by Peter Attia — Derek Sivers' Notes
Derek Sivers' notes on Peter Attia's book Outlive — about the science and practice of longevity, with Attia's framework for extending healthspan not just lifespan. Attia argues for earlier, more proactive intervention than conventional medicine recommends.
Effects of Intermittent Fasting on Health, Aging, and Disease
A comprehensive NEJM review of intermittent fasting research synthesizes animal and human evidence showing broad metabolic, neurological, and anti-aging benefits from periodic caloric abstinence independent of overall calorie reduction. The mechanism centers on a metabolic switch from glucose to ketones that activates evolutionarily conserved cellular stress-response pathways.
Chronic Buckyball Administration Doubles Rat Lifespan
Coverage of the Baati et al. 2012 study finding that C60 fullerene dissolved in olive oil nearly doubled rat lifespan. Sparked major excitement in longevity and biohacking communities, though replication and human applicability remain uncertain.