Not all bloating is obvious, so how can you tell what's air and what's not? Plus, what may have caused your bloating and what ...

During the multiyear transition to menopause, women's bodies begin processing sugar and carbs less efficiently, while their ...

"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 ...

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 ...

Abdominal fat is linked to a higher risk of metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and certain cancers ...

This article was reviewed by Felix Gussone, MD. Key Takeaways: Hormones like insulin, cortisol, thyroid hormones, and ...

In your 40s and the weighing scale keeps inching up? Your clothes feel tighter? A soft belly appears almost overnight? What ...

The numbers on the scale keep dropping, your clothes fit better, and people notice your transformation. Yet when you look in the mirror, that stubborn belly bulge remains frustratingly unchanged. This ...

Weight gain during your period is temporary and usually ends once the period is over. Eating complex carbohydrates and reducing salt may help lessen weight gain during periods. Severe PMS symptoms may ...