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The Truth About Cold Exposure and Immunity: What Women in Midlife Really Need
Cold plunges aren’t the immune miracle you’ve been told — especially if you’re a woman in midlife. Here’s what the science actually says.
Merette Bartles
Nov 64 min read


Meal Prep & Midnight Metabolism: Why Midlife Women Need to Outsmart Insulin
If you’ve ever gone to bed feeling tired but wired — or woken up at 2 a.m. hungry, sweaty, or anxious — it’s not “just hormones.” It’s blood sugar. More specifically, it’s your insulin rhythm being out of sync with your midlife metabolism. The Science Behind the Midlife Shift In your 30s and 40s, estrogen and progesterone start fluctuating — sometimes wildly. These hormones don’t just influence your mood or periods; they directly impact how your body uses insulin. Estrogen ma
Merette Bartles
Oct 283 min read


Supplements Aren’t Magic — But They Do Matter
Let’s break down why supplements matter, what to look for (and avoid), and why they're support, not salvation.
Merette Bartles
Aug 44 min read


PSA: Pilates Won’t Build the Muscle You’re Missing
I’m not saying ditch Pilates or stop walking (those are great — keep doing them).But if you’re serious about resetting your body in midlife, then you need progressive strength training.
Merette Bartles
Aug 43 min read


Why You’re Not Sleeping — and Yes, It Might Be Your Fault
Still waking up at 2:47 a.m. feeling like your body is on fire and your thoughts are fighting each other in a cage match? Let’s talk.
Merette Bartles
Aug 45 min read
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