"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 ...

Hormonal belly is when your belly gets big from hormones being out of balance. Hormone imbalances that can cause a hormonal belly include cortisol, leptin, and insulin. Women's hormonal belly can be ...

Looking in the mirror and noticing that your belly is a bit bigger than it used to be can be a real confidence blow. It can also be uncomfortable if what you’re wearing is too tight because it doesn’t ...

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 changes are not only characteristic of midlife or menopause. Data have shown that weight gain starts early in ...

You're in your mid-40s, eating healthy and exercising regularly. It's the same routine that has worked for years. Yet lately, the number on the scale is creeping up. Clothes fit differently. A bit of ...

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 ...

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 ...

Women may find themselves putting on extra pounds as they move through their forties and beyond, but it isn’t inevitable. Here, experts share the latest thinking on how to prevent and reverse midlife ...

Chronic stress can cause physiological changes in the body that lead to weight gain. For some people, gaining weight can cause further stress. Understanding the relationship between stress and weight ...