Newsletter Archive
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The best diet for brain health?
New science on the impact of ultra-processed foods on our brains has been in the news a lot lately, so I’ve been thinking about the the best diet for brain health and the connection between food, mood, and the brain. Spoiler alert: your brain and your mood are directly impacted by your food choices (both […] Read more
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How Much Protein Should You Really Be Eating?
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 protein we need to build […] Read more
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My personal lab test results—and what I’m doing about it…
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 for time, Quest has a […] Read more
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Should we put statins in the water?
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 question by patients all the […] Read more
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How to achieve optimal hormone balance, regardless of age
Hi everyone – It’s spring, and hormones are in the air in all the ways. This week I’m headed to the annual SXSW conference in Austin to speak at a couple of events, including one on AI and Women’s Health, and one on how to optimize hormones called Your Hormones Are In Your Hands 😀 […] Read more
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It’s raining men(opause)
Hi everyone, Menopause is a hot topic lately, with Oprah hosting town halls with celebrities on the topic in addition to a slew of new menopause startups having just raised $530M in the past few years. Andropause isn’t far behind – testosterone startups like Hone Health, Ro and others are also on the rise, lifted […] Read more
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Should you get a full body MRI?
Hi there, Prevention is everything when it comes to health, which is why I got a full body MRI with Ezra last week, one of the many companies offering elective MRI’s direct-to-consumer that you may have seen peppering your social media feed. I was proud of myself for doing it. As someone with claustrophobia, I […] Read more
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How to prevent cancer at younger ages
Hi everyone – The alarming rise of cancer rates in younger populations is occupying a lot of space in my head these days. Today, I talk about why that is, what we can do to prevent it and how to reverse course. The Wall Street Journal reported last week that in the US, despite an […] Read more
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Neuroplasticity and the “New Year, New You” Craze
Hi everyone – Happy 2024! There’s something special about entering a new year. It might seem arbitrary to mark a new beginning on a calendar, but I find joy in the collective spirit of starting afresh. Life, after all, is a series of new beginnings. In my last newsletter, I delved into why we often […] Read more
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You booze, you lose?
Hi everyone – The holiday season is in full swing, and I have events almost every night of the week leading up to the holiday break, and then again through New Year’s. Booze, as I’m sure you can relate, is everywhere. Despite recent news indicating that the share of Americans who choose to drink is […] Read more
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Loooongevity: Which Treatments & Therapeutics Actually Work?
Hi everyone – I hope you had a great Thanksgiving. Mine was spent at home in Brooklyn, cooking a largely gluten-free, dairy-free meal with my husband for our kids and parents, and having some much needed downtime. If you went somewhere fantastic or braved the holiday travel crush – I salute you..and have zero FOMO. […] Read more
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All your questions answered about Ozempic and GLP-1s
Hi everyone – Should I take Ozempic? Does the weight come back? What exactly are GLP-1s? I’m getting these questions a lot these days, from patients, from friends, and in DM’s from followers, so I decided to put my answers in one place and share them here. Also hi again – it’s been a minute […] Read more