Struggling in Midlife? Key Biomarkers, VO2 Max & Hormones Every Woman Must Track

Are you feeling off in midlife? Dr. Rebbecca Hertel breaks down the key biomarkers every woman needs to track for optimal midlife health, longevity, and vitality. From VO2 max and heart rate variability to bone density, insulin resistance, and omega-3 levels, this episode empowers women to take control of their hormonal and metabolic health.

Discover how perimenopause and menopause hormonal shifts impact mental clarity, energy, and long-term wellness. Learn actionable strategies to optimize midlife biology, prevent chronic disease, and enhance longevity. Dr. Hertel explains why understanding your biometrics is essential for heart, bone, and metabolic health — so you can thrive, not just survive, in midlife.

CHAPTERS:
00:00 Understanding Midlife Biology and Longevity
04:21 Heart Rate Variability: A Window to Health
07:02 VO2 Max: The Fitness Predictor
10:13 Bone Density: Assessing Fracture Risk
13:48 Insulin Resistance in Midlife Women
16:44 Hormonal Variability and Mental Health

💡 Takeaways:
• Heart Rate Variability (HRV) for stress and nervous system resilience
• VO2 Max as a predictor of longevity and fitness
• Bone density insights to prevent fractures and osteoporosis
• Insulin resistance and visceral fat management
• Hormonal variability and its impact on mental health
• Omega-3 supplementation for cognitive health
• How data empowers women to take control of midlife health

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