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Grip Strength & Longevity: Why Midlife Women Should Pay Attention

Grip Strength & Longevity: Why Midlife Women Should Pay Attention

Grip Strength & Longevity: Why Midlife Women Should Pay AttentionDr. Rebbecca Hertel, DO, MSCP
Published on: 11/05/2026

Grip strength is a key predictor of women’s health and longevity. Learn why testing matters and how to build strength in midlife.

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Is This Perimenopause or Just Stress?

Is This Perimenopause or Just Stress?

Is This Perimenopause or Just Stress?Dr. Rebbecca Hertel, DO, MSCP
Published on: 29/04/2025

If you’re over 35 and feeling tired, moody, anxious, forgetful, or like your body has changed without warning… you might be wondering: Is this just stress? Or could it be perimenopause?

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What Every Woman Deserves to Know About Midlife Health

What Every Woman Deserves to Know About Midlife Health

What Every Woman Deserves to Know About Midlife HealthDr. Rebbecca Hertel, DO, MSCP
Published on: 25/04/2025

Midlife health isn't just about managing menopause symptoms. It's about redefining what health looks like for women ages 35 to 55 and beyond. Perimenopause is a clinical diagnosis, and it’s time healthcare treated it that way

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