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Jen Laskey

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  • Senior Editorial Director, twill.health
  • None, twill.health
New York
As seen in: MSN, Yahoo News Malaysia, Aol, NBC News, TODAY, Yahoo, Everyday Health, Taste Of Home, The Healthy, VinePair and
Covers:  Health, mental health, women's health, wellness, food, wine/spirits, travel, lifestyle, luxury & the arts
Food, wine/spirits, travel & health writer. Author of Jen's Candy Jar: Artisanal Candy Recipes for Holidays & Special Occasions. Content strategist. For hire.

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Award-winning writer, editor & content strategist | Former Senior Editorial Director for Twill Health | Longtime special editorial consultant and writer for Everyday Health | Additional clients include: NBC Universal, TODAY Show, EatingWell magazine, SAVEUR magazine, SNOW magazine, Nantucket magazine, The Healthy, VinePair, SevenFifty Daily, Fodor's Travel... | Author of Jen's Candy Jar: Artisanal Candy Recipes for Holidays & Special Occasions | Expertise in health, mental health, wellness, foo…

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Living With Psoriasis: An Asian Woman's Journey

Living With Psoriasis: An Asian Woman's Journey

Learn how Sabrina Qiao manages imperfect skin while up against cultural beauty standards - and a stressful wo…

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How Groundbreaking Distiller Nicole Austin Is Reinventing Tennessee Whiskey

How Groundbreaking Distiller Nicole Austin Is Reinventing Tennessee Whiskey

Let’s cut right to the chase. By all accounts, Nicole Austin is one of the biggest badasses in American disti…

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Health disparities: How zip codes affect the health of Black women

Health disparities: How zip codes affect the health of Black women

Systemic and structural racism, as well as residential segregation, are making it harder for Black women to b…

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Learning Self-Acceptance as a Gay Man Living With Psoriasis

Learning Self-Acceptance as a Gay Man Living With Psoriasis

Learn how one member of the LGBTQ+ community manages his lifestyle, self-care, and mental health while advoca…

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Cultivating Empathy for Everyone - Especially Herself

Cultivating Empathy for Everyone - Especially Herself

When Joni Kazantzis was diagnosed with psoriasis, she couldn't even say the word. Now, to help others with th…

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Is Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema) Messing With Your Body Image?

Is Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema) Messing With Your Body Image?

Atopic dermatitis (eczema) flares can take their toll on your body image and self-esteem. Take this quiz to s…

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7 surprising things that affect weight when you have type 2 diabetes

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By Jen Laskey Verified
| MSN Verified
When you have type 2 diabetes, reaching a healthier weight through lifestyle changes like eating well and exercising can help you reduce your risk of diabetes-related complications.Body fat is a component of insulin resistance, says Jennifer Shrodes, RD, CDCES, a diabetes educator at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus.
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Optimal vs Normal Results

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By Jen Laskey Verified
| The Edge (Hone Health)
Normal doesn’t mean optimal. See how digging deeper can demystify your symptoms and help you get relief. Published: Oct 28, 2025 Read Time: 11 minutes You finally get bloodwork done after months of feeling exhausted, foggy-brained, and unlike yourself. The results come back “normal.” Your doctor seems satisfied. You, on the other hand, wonder: If everything’s fine, why do I feel so bad? Just because a lab result is “normal” doesn’t mean everything’s fine.
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95% of women in menopause aren't offered treatment: Here’s how to get needed care - Monroe County Herald

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By Jen Laskey Verified
| Monroe County (Sparta) Herald Verified
Hot flashes. Night sweats. Brain fog. For 85% of women, menopause symptoms derail sleep, work, and relationships. Yet less than 5% are treated with hormone replacement therapy (HRT), the most effective way to relieve these symptoms. This is despite research showing HRT is safe for healthy women under 60 or within 10 years of menopause. The reasons? Doctors often aren’t trained to recognize or treat menopause, and many still cling to outdated fears, Hone Health reports.
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