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 ...

"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 ...

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is a treatment for symptoms of menopause, including hot flashes, difficulty sleeping, muscle pain, and vaginal dryness. While people may gain weight while taking HRT ...

Keeping weight off during middle age is not easy. As the years pass, many people—especially men—find themselves gaining stubborn belly fat. Now, researchers have uncovered key reasons why this happens ...

As we hit our 40s, losing belly fat becomes more challenging due to hormonal changes, slower metabolism, and lifestyle factors. While strict diets may seem like the only solution, they often lead to ...

Share on Pinterest Research indicates that age-related weight gain may begin around before menopause. Image Credit: ljubaphoto/Getty Images Weight gain is a common experience during menopause.

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 ...

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 ...