Author: Robin Berzin MD
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Perimenopause Symptoms: What the Research Shows
I’ve been dealing with hormonal acne at 45. Here’s what I’ve learned treating perimenopause for a decade — and what the 2025 research changes. Read more
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Plasmapheresis for Longevity: What the Research Shows
My patients keep asking about plasmapheresis. Two 2025 studies finally gave me something real to work with — and the picture is more complicated than the $10,000 price tag suggests. Read more
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ADHD in Women: How Hormones Affect Focus and Diagnosis
I co-authored ADHD research in my 20s and had no idea I had it myself. Here’s what perimenopause, estrogen, and dopamine have to do with your focus. Read more
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Why GLP-1s Underperform Without Estrogen
I had a patient gain 50 lbs in 6 months. GLP-1 alone did nothing. Adding HRT changed everything. Here’s the science behind why estrogen makes GLP-1s work. Read more
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Fertility Over 35: 8 Evidence-Backed Levers
I’ve identified 8 evidence-backed fertility levers for women over 35 — blood sugar, thyroid, stress, autoimmunity, toxins, and more — that most OBs never Read more
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How Much Does Vigorous Exercise Really Matter?
Just 10 minutes of vigorous exercise may provide equal—or better—longevity benefits than an hour of low-intensity exercise. Read more
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If You Only Fix One Thing for Longevity, Make It Your Mitochondria.
Mitochondria are the powerhouses of the cells. They’re also the biological foundation of aging. When they’re thriving, you’re thriving. Read more
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Before You Set Any 2026 Health Goals, Read This
If there’s one thing I’ve doubled down on this year, it’s that health is a practice. Here’s how that’s shaping my health goals for 2026. Read more
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Is your social life aging you?
Loneliness raises cortisol, accelerates cellular aging, and is as harmful as smoking 15 cigarettes a day. Here’s how I make longevity a team sport — and w Read more
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The Cortisol Reset Every Woman Needs
The goal is to cultivate a healthy cortisol reset rhythm—high when you need it, low when you don’t.The problem is chronic cortisol. Read more