Thriving through Midlife, Perimenopause and Menopause Blog

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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Troubleshooting Hormone Therapy: Why You Might Feel Worse Before You Feel Better

Troubleshooting Hormone Therapy: Why You Might Feel Worse Before You Feel Better

Troubleshooting Hormone Therapy: Why You Might Feel Worse Before You Feel BetterDr. Rebbecca Hertel, DO, MSCP
Published on: 01/03/2026

Understanding the early turbulence of hormone therapy and how expert care makes sense of it.

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A New Era of Heart Health & The Signals That Shape Longevity

A New Era of Heart Health & The Signals That Shape Longevity

A New Era of Heart Health & The Signals That Shape LongevityDr. Rebbecca Hertel, DO, MSCP
Published on: 08/02/2026

Your heart and your metabolism are not separate conversations. They are two expressions of the same internal systems: fuel efficiency, hormone balance, inflammation control, and muscular resilience.

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Bioidentical Hormones: What They Are, What They’re Not, and Why It Matters

Bioidentical Hormones: What They Are, What They’re Not, and Why It Matters

Bioidentical Hormones: What They Are, What They’re Not, and Why It MattersDr. Rebbecca Hertel, DO, MSCP
Published on: 21/10/2025

Confused about bioidentical hormones? Learn the difference between FDA-approved and compounded hormones, what “bioidentical” really means, and how to make safe, informed choices.

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GLP-1 + GIP: The Next Generation of Midlife Metabolic Medicine

GLP-1 + GIP: The Next Generation of Midlife Metabolic Medicine

GLP-1 + GIP: The Next Generation of Midlife Metabolic MedicineDr. Rebbecca Hertel, DO, MSCP
Published on: 07/10/2025

Discover how GLP-1 and GIP peptides like semaglutide and tirzepatide transform midlife metabolism, reduce menopause belly fat, and support longevity through precision medicine.

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Insulin Resistance, Belly Fat, and Muscle Through the Menopause Transition

Insulin Resistance, Belly Fat, and Muscle Through the Menopause Transition

Insulin Resistance, Belly Fat, and Muscle Through the Menopause TransitionDr. Rebbecca Hertel, DO, MSCP
Published on: 23/09/2025

Insulin resistance drives belly fat and muscle loss in menopause. Learn why it happens, how magnesium plays a role, and what to do about it.

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