If you’ve noticed your jeans fit a little more snug lately, you might chalk it up as a normal part of aging. After all, according to the Mayo Clinic, women gain an average of 1.5 pounds per year in ...

This article was reviewed by Julia Switzer, MD, FACOG. Menopause Belly Fat: Causes & Solutions Key takeaways Hormonal changes during menopause naturally shift fat storage toward … ...

And yet, menopause is a time that can be rife with new challenges and anxieties, and questions without clear answers-like ...

Hormones have a major impact on women’s lives: Puberty in your teenage years is just the beginning—between monthly cycles and pregnancy, changes in hormones are pretty much part of daily life. And as ...

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, ...

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) causes a myriad of symptoms including weight gain around the abdomen. “PCOS belly” is the result of hormonal imbalances and insulin resistance. To get rid of a PCOS ...

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 ...

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 ...

As a lifelong health and fitness enthusiast with 15 years of experience, Rachel MacPherson is passionate about cutting through fads and noise. Her aim is to clearly communicate health information with ...

Fluctuations in hormones before or during a period can cause bloating and fluid retention Do you wake up with a flat stomach and experience a rounded belly post-afternoon? Fret not, this isn't ...