A jam-packed schedule and everyday stressors (both big and small) have a way of catching up with you. Often you'll find yourself wiped out and on edge. And when you do have a free moment, you can ...

"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 ...

The battle against the belly bulge is all too real. Packing on extra pounds around the waistline is a common frustration many individuals deal with. Whether you lead a more sedentary lifestyle, have a ...

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 ...

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, ...

Saturday night. All day you’ve been looking forward to meeting friends for dinner, drinks, and good conversation. Shower. Check. Hair and makeup. Done. Time to get dressed. You open the closet door, ...

Whether it’s after a fun night out filled with salty snacks and pizza or seemingly for no reason at all, you’ve probably woken up to a distended stomach and tighter pants at some point in your life.

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 ...