💊 Shelf Help: U.S. News’ Best OTC Picks for Healthy Aging with Shanley Chien
Ever stood frozen in the pharmacy aisle, holding two bottles with no idea which one actually works? You’re not alone — and Shanley Chien is here to help. As Senior Health Editor at U.S. News & World Report, Shanley led a survey of nearly 500 pharmacists and dermatologists across 128 categories to find the best over-the-counter products out there — with not a single brand paying to be on the list.
In this episode, Wendy and Shanley cut through the “paralysis by analysis” and build your Healthy-Aging Shelf: the pro-approved picks for skin and hair, hormones and menopause, sleep, strength, and gut health in midlife. From CeraVe and La Roche-Posay to Estroven, Vital Proteins, Voltaren, and Metamucil, you’ll walk away knowing exactly what to reach for — and the one $5 must-have Shanley swears by. No hype, no guesswork. Just what works.
What You’ll Learn
- How nearly 500 pharmacists & dermatologists ranked the best OTC products — and why no brand paid to be on the list
- The dermatologist-loved skincare for hormonal, midlife skin (and why daily sunscreen is non-negotiable)
- The #1 pharmacist-recommended menopause supplement — and how supplements fit alongside HRT
- Why protein, creatine, and fiber are midlife game-changers (and the most-studied form of creatine to buy)
- Shanley’s top medicine-cabinet must-haves you can grab this week
👉 Discover the BEST OTC PICKS!
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