One of the most common complaints from women in midlife is noticing their body hangs onto more weight around the midsection — seemingly for no particular reason. Frustrating, right? Like many other ...

Discover how hormones, metabolism, and lifestyle factors contribute to weight gain in women over 50. Also, learn tips for ...

Weight gain isn't always bad, but noticing isolated areas of your body changing shape and composition can be a warning sign. Most commonly, this type of spot fat gaining happens around the stomach, ...

It started with a popped pants button. I was presenting at a conference, and right before I hit the stage, it went — shooting at a high rate of speed and landing in front of my shoe. My favorite black ...

"Cortisol belly" is a popular term used to describe weight gain mostly around your belly area, or abdomen. Sometimes it's called "hormonal belly." It’s not a medical term or diagnosis, but it could be ...

Hormonal belly is when your belly gets big from hormones being out of balance. Hormone imbalances that can cause a hormonal belly include cortisol, leptin, and insulin. Women's hormonal belly can be ...

On a recent episode of And Just Like That…, Charlotte York (Kristin Davis) goes shopping for a special back-to-work outfit to mark her return to the gallery world. In the dressing room, she is ...

Gaining weight in your 40s despite eating the same and exercising? Experts say perimenopause, hormonal changes, sleep disruption, and muscle loss may be the hidden reasons. (Image: Pexels) Hormonal ...

This article was reviewed by Julia Switzer, MD, FACOG. Key takeaways Hormonal changes during menopause naturally shift fat storage toward the abdomen, causing what some call “menobelly” or menopause ...