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 ...

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, ...

The scale refuses to budge despite rigorous diet adherence and daily workouts. The jeans that fit perfectly at 28 now feel impossibly tight at 35. The metabolism that once allowed late-night pizza ...

Around two-thirds (68%) of pregnancies have weight gain that is more or less than recommended and that is associated with complications such as preterm birth, large birth weight, and admission to ...

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 ...