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 ...

"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 ...

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, ...

Weight gain is a common occurrence during menopause — and often an unwelcome one. The extra pounds, which usually appear around the belly, can be especially hard to shed. Fortunately, the new wave of ...

Obesity has emerged as a global epidemic. In the United States, one in five children and two in five adults have obesity, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A recent analysis ...

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 ...

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 ...

Hormonal changes during menopause naturally shift fat storage toward the abdomen, causing what some call “menobelly” or menopause belly fat. Lifestyle changes like nutrition, exercise, sleep, and ...