HEALTH & VITALITY
Life after 50 isn’t one decision. It’s a series of questions that keep unfolding.
Explore the questions and meet the experts guiding each one below.
1. What’s happening in my body?
A grounded look at hormones, metabolism, and what’s actually changing.
→ Explore with Dr. Mary Claire Haver
2. What’s actually true (vs. internet nonsense)?
A clear view of myths, trends, and the wellness confusion.
→ Explore with Dr. Jennifer Gunter
3. How do I move and stay strong?
Building strength, mobility, and longevity that actually lasts.
→ Explore with Dr. Vonda Wright
4. What decisions do I need to revisit?
Information to help decisions—what to weigh, what to question, and what’s yours to choose.
→ Explore with Dr. Avrum Bluming & Dr. Carol Tavris
5. How do I navigate the system without losing my mind?
Practical guidance for navigating healthcare, decisions, and your own voice within it.
→ Explore with Dr. Sharon Malone
Dr. Avrum Bluming: Frequently quoted alongside Dr. Carol Tavris for their work on the safety of estrogen therapy and breast cancer research.
Dr. Jennifer Gunter, heavily quoted for her myth-busting approach, provides rigorous, science-based corrections to wellness trends and misinformation surrounding women's aging.
Dr. Mary Claire Haver. widely quoted for her focus on metabolic health, inflammation, and nutrition during midlife. Her work, including the Galveston Diet and The New Menopause, emphasizes how hormonal shifts impact everything from weight to brain health.
Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, author of Forever Strong. She argues that maintaining muscle mass is the "organ of longevity" critical for preventing frailty and metabolic decline in aging women.
Dr. Sharon Malone: A prominent OB/GYN and author of Grown Woman Talk, focusing on navigating the healthcare system and midlife aging.
Dr. Louise Newson, frequently cited for her advocacy for Evidence-Based HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy) and her efforts to address the "mental health crisis" often misdiagnosed in peri- and post-menopausal women. She runs the Newson Health clinic and the Balance app.
Dr. Jessica Shepherd, focuses on the "Generation M" (menopause) movement, advocating for a holistic view of aging that includes a vibrant lifestyle and physical empowerment.
Dr. Stacy Sims: Specifically focused on female physiology and exercise science (author of Next Level).
Dr. Vonda Wright, author of Unbreakable. She is a leading authority on active aging and musculoskeletal longevity. Her work focuses specifically on shifting the narrative from "aging is a decline" to "aging is a privilege that requires strategy."
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