Author: Robin

Is your olive oil fake? I’ve been doubling down on my EVOO consumption (that’s extra virgin olive oil for those of you who spend less time grocery shopping than I do!) lately. The brain health and heart health benefits of olive oil are tremendous and well-documented. And more recent research…

If you’re following the longevity trend, you’ve probably seen peptides making the news a lot lately, either touted as the future of regenerative medicine, promising to turn the tide on aging, or banned by the FDA.  My patients and friends are pinging me and asking, what gives? I even had…

It’s summer and this means I’m constantly throwing my go-to stack of protection from the elements in my bag or the stroller before I head out the door. I get asked all the time about my summer essentials—which sunscreens, lotions, bug sprays, hydration supplements, and other warm weather strategies I…

Randi Zuckerberg is a good friend of mine in NYC, a fellow mom of three, and someone I’ve always admired for her passion for theater and the arts, success as an entrepreneur, interview skills as a radio show host, and dedication as an investor—all while being a wonderful human. In…

Earlier this week I read an article in the WSJ’s health section about how to balance cortisol levels. It barely skimmed the surface of what you need to know about the vital hormone that plays a role in everything from your energy to your ability to lose weight.  I treat patients…

Recently a friend came to see me as a patient at Parsley. She had just turned 40, finished breastfeeding her last child, and saw what appeared to be a light at the end of a very long tunnel. The light was the end of her fertility journey. She had spent…

How much protein should you really be eating? Earlier this month, I went to a talk on muscle building and longevity where my friend Max Lugavere, a well-known podcaster, interviewed Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, a functional medicine doctor whose focus is on bodybuilding and longevity. The talk was about how much…

Back in January I shared the list of blood tests I’d be running on myself to support my prevention and longevity goals. Then I got sidetracked with topics I really wanted to write about sooner—like statins and hormones—but I did do my bloodwork as promised. (FYI, if you’re also strapped…

Recently, I ran into my friend from medical school who is a prominent doctor. He said he believes statins should be prescribed en masse, for every American adult. Basically, “put it in the water” he said. My friend looked at me and said, do you agree? I am asked this…