"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 ...

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, ...

Here’s the Connection Key Takeaways: Hormones like insulin, cortisol, thyroid hormones, and testosterone play a direct role ...

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If you are struggling with weight gain during menopause, you are not alone. Between 60% and 70% of women gain weight during menopause. While you may think that hormonal changes are the sole reason for ...

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.

In today’s fast-paced lifestyle, weight gain has become one of the most common challenges. People try everything — gym workouts, strict dieting, and supplements — but results are not always guaranteed ...

Share on Pinterest Smoking may lead to weight gain and increased belly fat, new research finds. SimpleImages/Getty Images Many don’t quit smoking out of fear they will gain weight. Weight gain is ...

Many women going through menopause turn to hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to help alleviate symptoms like hot flashes, vaginal dryness and insomnia. But does HRT help with weight loss, too? And ...

Weight loss can be a frustrating journey at times. Losing inches but having that progress not reflect on the scale is just one of those times. Wondering, Why am I losing inches but not weight? There ...