Robert Lufkin MD
@robertlufkinmd.bsky.social
Medical school professor (UCLA & USC) and New York Times bestselling author empowering people to take back their health and live life to the fullest.
https://www.robertlufkinmd.com/
https://www.robertlufkinmd.com/
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'Lies I Taught In Medical School'
Instant New York Times and USA Today Bestseller
Download a free sample chapter or order here:
robertlufkinmd.com/lies/
Instant New York Times and USA Today Bestseller
Download a free sample chapter or order here:
robertlufkinmd.com/lies/
The US has the highest healthcare costs in the world.
Do you think this is a factor?
Politics aside, would a DOGE type process work here?
Do you think this is a factor?
Politics aside, would a DOGE type process work here?
February 4, 2026 at 5:05 PM
The US has the highest healthcare costs in the world.
Do you think this is a factor?
Politics aside, would a DOGE type process work here?
Do you think this is a factor?
Politics aside, would a DOGE type process work here?
🏃 Just 10 minutes of exercise can change 1,300+ genes in your body.
Including genes that FIGHT cancer.
A new study from Newcastle University found something remarkable:
A single 10-minute burst of intense exercise rapidly changes ... https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260107225535.htm
Including genes that FIGHT cancer.
A new study from Newcastle University found something remarkable:
A single 10-minute burst of intense exercise rapidly changes ... https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260107225535.htm
February 4, 2026 at 2:10 PM
🏃 Just 10 minutes of exercise can change 1,300+ genes in your body.
Including genes that FIGHT cancer.
A new study from Newcastle University found something remarkable:
A single 10-minute burst of intense exercise rapidly changes ... https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260107225535.htm
Including genes that FIGHT cancer.
A new study from Newcastle University found something remarkable:
A single 10-minute burst of intense exercise rapidly changes ... https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260107225535.htm
Treating Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder with Food.
Agree or disagree?
Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/EXR1S2hPj_w
Agree or disagree?
Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/EXR1S2hPj_w
February 4, 2026 at 1:08 PM
Treating Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder with Food.
Agree or disagree?
Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/EXR1S2hPj_w
Agree or disagree?
Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/EXR1S2hPj_w
Lifting weights at 74 is important for your health and longevity whether you are famous or not.
Please join us for this and other secrets of health on upcoming video podcast episodes.
https://www.robertlufkinmd.com/video-podcast/
h/t @dom_lucre
Please join us for this and other secrets of health on upcoming video podcast episodes.
https://www.robertlufkinmd.com/video-podcast/
h/t @dom_lucre
February 3, 2026 at 6:55 PM
Lifting weights at 74 is important for your health and longevity whether you are famous or not.
Please join us for this and other secrets of health on upcoming video podcast episodes.
https://www.robertlufkinmd.com/video-podcast/
h/t @dom_lucre
Please join us for this and other secrets of health on upcoming video podcast episodes.
https://www.robertlufkinmd.com/video-podcast/
h/t @dom_lucre
The Inflammation Code: Why "Aging" Is Often Just Untreated Inflammation
What ancient Ayurveda gets right—and modern medicine is only beginning to rediscover.
https://robertlufkinmd.substack.com/p/the-inflammation-code-why-aging-is
What ancient Ayurveda gets right—and modern medicine is only beginning to rediscover.
https://robertlufkinmd.substack.com/p/the-inflammation-code-why-aging-is
February 3, 2026 at 3:17 PM
The Inflammation Code: Why "Aging" Is Often Just Untreated Inflammation
What ancient Ayurveda gets right—and modern medicine is only beginning to rediscover.
https://robertlufkinmd.substack.com/p/the-inflammation-code-why-aging-is
What ancient Ayurveda gets right—and modern medicine is only beginning to rediscover.
https://robertlufkinmd.substack.com/p/the-inflammation-code-why-aging-is
A $0.04/day generic drug just showed remarkable anti-aging effects in primates.
New research published in Cell followed primates on metformin for over 3 years. The metformin group had brains that were biologically 6 YE... https://www.parsemus.org/2025/08/metformin-slows-aging-process-study-shows/
New research published in Cell followed primates on metformin for over 3 years. The metformin group had brains that were biologically 6 YE... https://www.parsemus.org/2025/08/metformin-slows-aging-process-study-shows/
February 3, 2026 at 1:58 PM
A $0.04/day generic drug just showed remarkable anti-aging effects in primates.
New research published in Cell followed primates on metformin for over 3 years. The metformin group had brains that were biologically 6 YE... https://www.parsemus.org/2025/08/metformin-slows-aging-process-study-shows/
New research published in Cell followed primates on metformin for over 3 years. The metformin group had brains that were biologically 6 YE... https://www.parsemus.org/2025/08/metformin-slows-aging-process-study-shows/
How billionaire's die.
Nearly like the rest of us except for the helicopter deaths.
The coming longevity breakthroughs will benefit everyone.
https://strygin.substack.com/p/how-billionaires-die?triedRedirect=true
Nearly like the rest of us except for the helicopter deaths.
The coming longevity breakthroughs will benefit everyone.
https://strygin.substack.com/p/how-billionaires-die?triedRedirect=true
February 3, 2026 at 1:47 PM
How billionaire's die.
Nearly like the rest of us except for the helicopter deaths.
The coming longevity breakthroughs will benefit everyone.
https://strygin.substack.com/p/how-billionaires-die?triedRedirect=true
Nearly like the rest of us except for the helicopter deaths.
The coming longevity breakthroughs will benefit everyone.
https://strygin.substack.com/p/how-billionaires-die?triedRedirect=true
I used to enjoy going to renaissance fairs with my daughters when they were younger.
Since they became teenagers it doesn't happen anymore.
Now that we have a dog that could all change......
h/t @BiancoDavinci
Since they became teenagers it doesn't happen anymore.
Now that we have a dog that could all change......
h/t @BiancoDavinci
February 3, 2026 at 1:30 PM
I used to enjoy going to renaissance fairs with my daughters when they were younger.
Since they became teenagers it doesn't happen anymore.
Now that we have a dog that could all change......
h/t @BiancoDavinci
Since they became teenagers it doesn't happen anymore.
Now that we have a dog that could all change......
h/t @BiancoDavinci
New study of 26,000 people:
The fat you CAN'T see is shrinking your brain.
Visceral fat (hidden belly fat) linked to significant brain volume loss—even in people with "normal" BMI.
Your weight isn't the problem.
Your metabolic heal... https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260127112127.htm
The fat you CAN'T see is shrinking your brain.
Visceral fat (hidden belly fat) linked to significant brain volume loss—even in people with "normal" BMI.
Your weight isn't the problem.
Your metabolic heal... https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260127112127.htm
February 2, 2026 at 7:16 PM
New study of 26,000 people:
The fat you CAN'T see is shrinking your brain.
Visceral fat (hidden belly fat) linked to significant brain volume loss—even in people with "normal" BMI.
Your weight isn't the problem.
Your metabolic heal... https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260127112127.htm
The fat you CAN'T see is shrinking your brain.
Visceral fat (hidden belly fat) linked to significant brain volume loss—even in people with "normal" BMI.
Your weight isn't the problem.
Your metabolic heal... https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260127112127.htm
Oxygen as the gating factor in energy production.
Aerobic vs anaerobic respiration.
Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/z4ZNFmgG1VM
Aerobic vs anaerobic respiration.
Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/z4ZNFmgG1VM
February 2, 2026 at 1:54 PM
Oxygen as the gating factor in energy production.
Aerobic vs anaerobic respiration.
Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/z4ZNFmgG1VM
Aerobic vs anaerobic respiration.
Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/z4ZNFmgG1VM
Your blood sugar could be aging your brain right now.
Even if your doctor says it's "normal."
Here's what the research shows (and what you can do about it): 🧵
*1/* New research confirms what metabolic physicians have known for years:
Blood sugar isn't just about diabetes.
... robertlufkinmd.com
Even if your doctor says it's "normal."
Here's what the research shows (and what you can do about it): 🧵
*1/* New research confirms what metabolic physicians have known for years:
Blood sugar isn't just about diabetes.
... robertlufkinmd.com
February 1, 2026 at 5:44 PM
Your blood sugar could be aging your brain right now.
Even if your doctor says it's "normal."
Here's what the research shows (and what you can do about it): 🧵
*1/* New research confirms what metabolic physicians have known for years:
Blood sugar isn't just about diabetes.
... robertlufkinmd.com
Even if your doctor says it's "normal."
Here's what the research shows (and what you can do about it): 🧵
*1/* New research confirms what metabolic physicians have known for years:
Blood sugar isn't just about diabetes.
... robertlufkinmd.com
Is 75 too old to dance like this?
Joy doesn't age out.
Passion, movement, and purpose matter at every stage of life—
and likely help us live longer.
More tips coming on upcoming podcasts.
https://www.robertlufkinmd.com/video-podcast/
H/t @alphafox
Joy doesn't age out.
Passion, movement, and purpose matter at every stage of life—
and likely help us live longer.
More tips coming on upcoming podcasts.
https://www.robertlufkinmd.com/video-podcast/
H/t @alphafox
February 1, 2026 at 3:28 PM
Is 75 too old to dance like this?
Joy doesn't age out.
Passion, movement, and purpose matter at every stage of life—
and likely help us live longer.
More tips coming on upcoming podcasts.
https://www.robertlufkinmd.com/video-podcast/
H/t @alphafox
Joy doesn't age out.
Passion, movement, and purpose matter at every stage of life—
and likely help us live longer.
More tips coming on upcoming podcasts.
https://www.robertlufkinmd.com/video-podcast/
H/t @alphafox
BREAKING: A major new study just proved what I've been saying for years:
Obesity and high blood pressure don't just increase risk of dementia.
They *directly cause it.*
This changes everything about prevention 🧵... https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260126231847.htm
robertlufkinmd.com
Obesity and high blood pressure don't just increase risk of dementia.
They *directly cause it.*
This changes everything about prevention 🧵... https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260126231847.htm
robertlufkinmd.com
January 31, 2026 at 5:07 PM
BREAKING: A major new study just proved what I've been saying for years:
Obesity and high blood pressure don't just increase risk of dementia.
They *directly cause it.*
This changes everything about prevention 🧵... https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260126231847.htm
robertlufkinmd.com
Obesity and high blood pressure don't just increase risk of dementia.
They *directly cause it.*
This changes everything about prevention 🧵... https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260126231847.htm
robertlufkinmd.com
Ayurvedic morning rituals for health.
Oil pulling, tongue scraping, and more.
You may be surprised at how effective these can be.
Let us know in the comments if you try them.
Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/BaaMXraIXYQ
Oil pulling, tongue scraping, and more.
You may be surprised at how effective these can be.
Let us know in the comments if you try them.
Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/BaaMXraIXYQ
January 31, 2026 at 4:56 PM
Ayurvedic morning rituals for health.
Oil pulling, tongue scraping, and more.
You may be surprised at how effective these can be.
Let us know in the comments if you try them.
Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/BaaMXraIXYQ
Oil pulling, tongue scraping, and more.
You may be surprised at how effective these can be.
Let us know in the comments if you try them.
Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/BaaMXraIXYQ
What are your answers?
(Hint: it's not our genetics.)
h/t @FarmGirlCarrie
(Hint: it's not our genetics.)
h/t @FarmGirlCarrie
January 30, 2026 at 5:05 PM
What are your answers?
(Hint: it's not our genetics.)
h/t @FarmGirlCarrie
(Hint: it's not our genetics.)
h/t @FarmGirlCarrie
A new study in Science just dropped a bomb:
Your genes may control lifespan *far more* than we thought.
But here's what the headlines won't tell you:
This is actually GOOD news for... https://www.statnews.com/2026/01/29/human-longevity-inherited-new-study-published-in-science/
robertlufkinmd.com
Your genes may control lifespan *far more* than we thought.
But here's what the headlines won't tell you:
This is actually GOOD news for... https://www.statnews.com/2026/01/29/human-longevity-inherited-new-study-published-in-science/
robertlufkinmd.com
January 30, 2026 at 4:19 PM
A new study in Science just dropped a bomb:
Your genes may control lifespan *far more* than we thought.
But here's what the headlines won't tell you:
This is actually GOOD news for... https://www.statnews.com/2026/01/29/human-longevity-inherited-new-study-published-in-science/
robertlufkinmd.com
Your genes may control lifespan *far more* than we thought.
But here's what the headlines won't tell you:
This is actually GOOD news for... https://www.statnews.com/2026/01/29/human-longevity-inherited-new-study-published-in-science/
robertlufkinmd.com
Modern Luddites are shown here attacking a driverless cab with remarkable intensity and rage.
It makes you wonder how they'll react in a few months when humanoid robots begin appearing at scale in cities across America.
We're going ...
https://www.robertlufkinmd.com/video-podcast/ @DesireeAmerica4
It makes you wonder how they'll react in a few months when humanoid robots begin appearing at scale in cities across America.
We're going ...
https://www.robertlufkinmd.com/video-podcast/ @DesireeAmerica4
January 30, 2026 at 1:06 PM
Modern Luddites are shown here attacking a driverless cab with remarkable intensity and rage.
It makes you wonder how they'll react in a few months when humanoid robots begin appearing at scale in cities across America.
We're going ...
https://www.robertlufkinmd.com/video-podcast/ @DesireeAmerica4
It makes you wonder how they'll react in a few months when humanoid robots begin appearing at scale in cities across America.
We're going ...
https://www.robertlufkinmd.com/video-podcast/ @DesireeAmerica4
Your post-meal blood sugar spike could be destroying your brain.
New research from 350,000 people:
High glucose AFTER eating = 69% higher Alzheimer's risk.
Not diabetes. Not fasting glucose.
The spike that happens after your meals.
The scary part? This wasn't... https://doi.org/10.1111/dom.70353
New research from 350,000 people:
High glucose AFTER eating = 69% higher Alzheimer's risk.
Not diabetes. Not fasting glucose.
The spike that happens after your meals.
The scary part? This wasn't... https://doi.org/10.1111/dom.70353
January 29, 2026 at 8:13 PM
Your post-meal blood sugar spike could be destroying your brain.
New research from 350,000 people:
High glucose AFTER eating = 69% higher Alzheimer's risk.
Not diabetes. Not fasting glucose.
The spike that happens after your meals.
The scary part? This wasn't... https://doi.org/10.1111/dom.70353
New research from 350,000 people:
High glucose AFTER eating = 69% higher Alzheimer's risk.
Not diabetes. Not fasting glucose.
The spike that happens after your meals.
The scary part? This wasn't... https://doi.org/10.1111/dom.70353
I taught these ideas in U.S. medical schools…
Now our book is being read in Mandarin by almost a million people!
Turns out metabolism doesn't care what language you speak.
https://www.robertlufkinmd.com/lies/
Now our book is being read in Mandarin by almost a million people!
Turns out metabolism doesn't care what language you speak.
https://www.robertlufkinmd.com/lies/
January 29, 2026 at 2:32 PM
I taught these ideas in U.S. medical schools…
Now our book is being read in Mandarin by almost a million people!
Turns out metabolism doesn't care what language you speak.
https://www.robertlufkinmd.com/lies/
Now our book is being read in Mandarin by almost a million people!
Turns out metabolism doesn't care what language you speak.
https://www.robertlufkinmd.com/lies/
Are 'telomere Rivers' the next big advance in longevity science?
The initial results are impressive with some mice living to almost 5 years!
The paper has a few red flags.
We will b...
https://www.robertlufkinmd.com/video-podcast/
https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2025.11.14.688504v1.full
The initial results are impressive with some mice living to almost 5 years!
The paper has a few red flags.
We will b...
https://www.robertlufkinmd.com/video-podcast/
https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2025.11.14.688504v1.full
January 29, 2026 at 1:49 PM
Are 'telomere Rivers' the next big advance in longevity science?
The initial results are impressive with some mice living to almost 5 years!
The paper has a few red flags.
We will b...
https://www.robertlufkinmd.com/video-podcast/
https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2025.11.14.688504v1.full
The initial results are impressive with some mice living to almost 5 years!
The paper has a few red flags.
We will b...
https://www.robertlufkinmd.com/video-podcast/
https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2025.11.14.688504v1.full
Experts are predicting that autonomous robots will surpass human skill at most surgeries in 3-5 years.
And at much lower cost.
Agree or disagree?
What will this mean for patients?
And at much lower cost.
Agree or disagree?
What will this mean for patients?
January 29, 2026 at 1:42 PM
Experts are predicting that autonomous robots will surpass human skill at most surgeries in 3-5 years.
And at much lower cost.
Agree or disagree?
What will this mean for patients?
And at much lower cost.
Agree or disagree?
What will this mean for patients?
We accumulate mitochondrial DNA mutations with aging.
And these drive chronic disease.
The new mitochondrial transplantation therapies aim to address this.
https://youtu.be/KpQ7GD-s8Ww
And these drive chronic disease.
The new mitochondrial transplantation therapies aim to address this.
https://youtu.be/KpQ7GD-s8Ww
January 29, 2026 at 1:28 PM
We accumulate mitochondrial DNA mutations with aging.
And these drive chronic disease.
The new mitochondrial transplantation therapies aim to address this.
https://youtu.be/KpQ7GD-s8Ww
And these drive chronic disease.
The new mitochondrial transplantation therapies aim to address this.
https://youtu.be/KpQ7GD-s8Ww
I'm excited to announce something new.
After 30 years of teaching at UCLA and USC, I've started a newsletter called Health Longevity Secrets.
Every week: what medical school got wrong, how to read your labs, evidence-based longevity strategies.
Free: robertlufkinmd.substack.com
After 30 years of teaching at UCLA and USC, I've started a newsletter called Health Longevity Secrets.
Every week: what medical school got wrong, how to read your labs, evidence-based longevity strategies.
Free: robertlufkinmd.substack.com
January 29, 2026 at 12:59 AM
I'm excited to announce something new.
After 30 years of teaching at UCLA and USC, I've started a newsletter called Health Longevity Secrets.
Every week: what medical school got wrong, how to read your labs, evidence-based longevity strategies.
Free: robertlufkinmd.substack.com
After 30 years of teaching at UCLA and USC, I've started a newsletter called Health Longevity Secrets.
Every week: what medical school got wrong, how to read your labs, evidence-based longevity strategies.
Free: robertlufkinmd.substack.com
This is the new AI generated ad that everyone is talking about.
And it's going live during the Superbowl.
What are your thoughts?
And it's going live during the Superbowl.
What are your thoughts?
January 28, 2026 at 8:22 PM
This is the new AI generated ad that everyone is talking about.
And it's going live during the Superbowl.
What are your thoughts?
And it's going live during the Superbowl.
What are your thoughts?
All calories are not equal.
A calorie is not a calorie.
Choose wisely.
h/t @Rainmaker1973
A calorie is not a calorie.
Choose wisely.
h/t @Rainmaker1973
January 28, 2026 at 1:10 PM
All calories are not equal.
A calorie is not a calorie.
Choose wisely.
h/t @Rainmaker1973
A calorie is not a calorie.
Choose wisely.
h/t @Rainmaker1973