The Vitality Files
Decoding Longevity.
The science we live by, the studies we read, and the honest answers we give all of our patients. Consider this your standing invitation into the House of Vitality.
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"Not sick" is not the same as healthyMost people believe that being "not sick" is the same as being healthy. It isn't. Health is a spectrum of function that requires intentional maintenance long before a decline begins.
Lauren Hawkins · Founder & CEO · BSB, BSN, RN, CCRNRead More 
Where to start with proactive careA simple guide to starting with Aroe and what to expect.Lauren Hawkins · Founder & CEO · BSB, BSN, RN, CCRNRead More 
Your blood work came back normal. Now what?Why "in range" is not the same as optimal, and how a clinician makes sense of the fuller picture.Lauren Hawkins · Founder & CEO · BSB, BSN, RN, CCRNRead More 
Longevity is a relationship, not a protocolHow care that adjusts over time outlasts any single hack, stack, or shortcut.Lauren Hawkins · Founder & CEO · BSB, BSN, RN, CCRNRead More 
Low progesterone symptoms: When your cycle points to a bigger patternSpotting, shorter cycles, or new irregularity? Learn which patterns can point to low progesterone, what else may cause them, and when testing helps.Lauren Hawkins · Founder & CEO · BSB, BSN, RN, CCRNRead More 
Signs of low estrogen in women: Symptoms, causes, tests, and treatmentHot flashes, cycle changes, brain fog, or vaginal dryness? Learn which signs can point to low estrogen levels, possible causes, and when to get checked.Lauren Hawkins · Founder & CEO · BSB, BSN, RN, CCRNRead More 
Horrible perimenopause symptoms: Why they happen and how to find reliefSevere perimenopause symptoms affecting your daily life? Understand hormone therapy, other treatment options, and when to seek care.Lauren Hawkins · Founder & CEO · BSB, BSN, RN, CCRNRead More 
How to know if you have a hormonal imbalance: Signs, tests, and next stepsChanges in energy, periods, weight, or libido? Explore signs of hormonal imbalance, what testing can tell you, and when to seek care.Lauren Hawkins · Founder & CEO · BSB, BSN, RN, CCRNRead More 
Compounded semaglutide: What to know before you try itUnderstand compounded semaglutide, what can vary between prescriptions, what affects safety, and what to look for in a GLP-1 care provider.Lauren Hawkins · Founder & CEO · BSB, BSN, RN, CCRNRead More 
Semaglutide vs tirzepatide: which is better for weight loss?Compare tirzepatide and semaglutide for weight loss, side effects, and safety. See how a clinician decides which GLP-1 option fits your health.Lauren Hawkins · Founder & CEO · BSB, BSN, RN, CCRNRead More 
IV Therapy in Miami: Arōe's At-Home Concierge CareBook Mobile IV therapy in Miami. 24/7 at-home concierge care, clinical-grade IV treatments, licensed providers across Miami and Miami Beach.Lauren Hawkins · Founder & CEO · BSB, BSN, RN, CCRNRead More 
IV Therapy in NYC: SoHo Clinic & Mobile IV DripsArōe Health delivers physician-designed IV therapy in NYC. Visit our SoHo clinic or book mobile IV drips to your home, office, or hotel.Lauren Hawkins · Founder & CEO · BSB, BSN, RN, CCRNRead More 
NAD+ benefits: What it does, and how to choose the right approachNAD+ benefits explained: what it does for energy, focus, and metabolism, and how supplements, injections, and IV therapy compare.Lauren Hawkins · Founder & CEO · BSB, BSN, RN, CCRNRead More 
IV vitamin therapy: The science behind it, and when to consider itIV vitamin therapy helps for some things and not others. See what the real evidence supports before you book, and what it can't actually do.Lauren Hawkins · Founder & CEO · BSB, BSN, RN, CCRNRead More 
Peptide therapy for weight loss: How to tell your options apartPeptide therapy means different things at different clinics. Compare peptides for weight loss with GLP-1s and the evidence.Lauren Hawkins · Founder & CEO · BSB, BSN, RN, CCRNRead More 
Mobile IV Therapy: Benefits, Uses, and What to ExpectRun down after illness or travel? A clinician-reviewed IV plan, tailored to your body, delivered by a registered nurse in your space. Starting from $290.Lauren Hawkins · Founder & CEO · BSB, BSN, RN, CCRNRead More 
How to improve gut health: where to start when your digestion feels offGut health is more than your microbiome. Understand what may be behind digestive changes, what to focus on first, and when to look more closely.Lauren Hawkins · Founder & CEO · BSB, BSN, RN, CCRNRead More 
How to improve skin health: 6 essential steps and when to look deeperSkin feels dry, dull, or irritated despite a solid routine? Learn how nutrition, sleep, hormones, medications, and overall health can play a role.Lauren Hawkins · Founder & CEO · BSB, BSN, RN, CCRNRead More 
What are peptides? How they work and what to know before trying oneOne term can cover very different treatments. The specific peptide is what makes the science useful.Lauren Hawkins · Founder & CEO · BSB, BSN, RN, CCRNRead More 
What most NMN brands are not telling youOn dosing, delivery, and the gap between the clinical studies and what you are actually buying.Lauren Hawkins · Founder & CEO · BSB, BSN, RN, CCRNRead More 
Your vitamins were never designed to go through your skinThe science of transdermal delivery, and why most wellness patches are not doing what they claim.Lauren Hawkins · Founder & CEO · BSB, BSN, RN, CCRNRead More 
The 5 questions patients ask us mostPeptides, IV drips, GLP-1s, NAD+, and the one question that matters more than all of them.Lauren Hawkins · Founder & CEO · BSB, BSN, RN, CCRNRead More 
The FDA just rewrote 20 years of women's medicineWhat actually changed on hormone replacement, and what every woman should know now.Lauren Hawkins · Founder & CEO · BSB, BSN, RN, CCRNRead More 