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Breast cancer risk is more nuanced than many of us have been led to believe. Dr. Jen breaks down the relationship between alcohol and breast cancer, what the latest hormone therapy guidance means, why family history doesn’t automatically rule out HRT, and how knowing your personal risk can help you make more informed decisions about screening and prevention

Beauty supplements often promise more than the science can deliver, but Dr. Jen found the research behind Pique’s Skin + Hair Longevity Protocol compelling enough to make it part of her own routine. Here’s what the evidence says about hyaluronic acid, phytoceramides, and marine collagen—and where the science is still limited.

More than one in three American adults fall into the range currently labeled “prediabetes,” but that term may soon change. Dr. Jen and endocrinologist Dr. Anne Peters discuss why earlier staging of type 2 diabetes could matter, how gestational diabetes and PMOS/PCOS affect long-term risk, and what you can do to better understand and manage your blood sugar.

Grief isn’t something we need to “get through,” eliminate, or rush past. In this powerful conversation with grief specialist AmarAtma Singh Khalsa, we explore emotional wholeness, the complexity of grief, and why making space for difficult emotions may be part of what it means to be emotionally well.

Chronic pain is not simply an inevitable part of aging. For women over 50, hormonal changes and differences in how pain is processed may play a role, while treatment options range from topical medications and targeted prescriptions to physical therapy, exercise, mindfulness, acupuncture, and other approaches.

Creatine may be having a wellness moment, but the science behind it is anything but new. For women over 50, the strongest evidence remains around muscle strength, lean mass, and physical performance—especially when creatine is paired with resistance training—while research on cognition, mood, menopause, and brain health is still emerging.

Dr. Jen is launching Dear Dr. Jen, a podcast inspired by the questions women have been asking in newsletters, surveys, and DMs. The show will combine expert conversations, real patient stories, listener AMAs, and solo episodes covering women’s health, nutrition, menopause, and weight management—with a focus on practical, evidence-based answers.

Flexibility becomes increasingly important as we age, particularly for women navigating menopause. Dr. Jen explores the connection between flexibility, musculoskeletal changes, mobility, and healthy aging—and shares simple ways to make stretching a practical part of your self-care routine.

Food first is still Dr. Jen’s philosophy, but she explains why she has become more open to strategic supplementation after discovering her own micronutrient gaps. Rather than guessing, she recommends identifying nutrient deficiencies through appropriate testing, choosing quality supplements, and monitoring levels over time.