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 ...

Obesity or excessive weight gain, is often associated with an unhealthy lifestyle and a number of life-threatening health risks. From heart disease and diabetes to organ failure, its severe ...

"Weight changes are not only characteristic of midlife or menopause. Data have shown that weight gain starts early in adulthood," Dr. Hurtado says. "Around age 30, your muscle mass starts decreasing ...

Menopausal weight gain is common, driven by hormonal changes and decreased muscle mass and energy expenditure. Hormone therapy is weight neutral and should not be used for weight loss; it may help ...

You’re eating right, hitting the gym regularly, and doing everything your fitness app tells you to do, but that stubborn belly fat just won’t budge. Before you blame your metabolism or genetics, ...

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 ...