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A DEXA scan can tell you how dense your bones are, but it can’t tell the whole story about your risk of breaking one. Dr. Jen explains why fractures often happen in women whose T-score doesn’t meet the definition of osteoporosis, how FRAX adds crucial context, and why both numbers matter when you're thinking about bone health after 50.

Creatine isn’t just for bodybuilders—and for women over 50, its benefits may be particularly relevant. Dr. Jen separates fact from fiction on everything from the best form and daily dose to mixing it with coffee, while breaking down what we know about its well-established muscle benefits and the promising science emerging around brain health.

Hydration isn’t just about how much water you drink. The foods you eat can also contribute water, fiber, and electrolytes to help support hydration more steadily. These 13 recipes make it easy to put that idea into practice, with fresh, produce-forward meals and snacks for every part of your day.

After nearly 20 years as a gynecologist, Dr. Jen has learned that some of the most important conversations about sex happen behind closed doors—and often well outside the classroom. From lubrication and clitoral stimulation to understanding responsive desire, these are three lessons she wishes more women knew as they get older.

Hydration is more than simply drinking enough water. Dr. Jen breaks down how water, sodium, electrolytes, kidneys, and hormones work together to maintain fluid balance—and why your hydration needs can change dramatically depending on exercise, heat, and how much you sweat.

After discovering an unexpectedly high mercury level through extensive testing, Dr. Jen saw firsthand what can happen when you look beyond the standard annual bloodwork. She explains why she’s partnering with Function Health for the next two years, what broader testing can reveal, and why having a plan to interpret and act on your results matters just as much as getting the data.

After more than a year of planning, Dr. Jen is bringing her vision for wellness to life with Experiment U, a new hands-on experience launching in Miami this November. Get a first look at what makes it different from a traditional conference or retreat—and how she hopes to turn wellness advice into real-world action.

Even with a master's in nutrition and a history of dehydration-related kidney stones, Dr. Jen admits staying hydrated isn't always easy. She explains why thirst becomes less reliable after 50, when electrolytes can actually help, and the simple habit that finally made hydration easier to maintain.

After five hours on the water, Dr. Jen experienced a warning sign she almost brushed off. Here’s what heat syncope is, why it can happen even when you’re fit and hydrated, and what to do when that sudden wave of dizziness hits.