Several factors can contribute to weight gain in both men and women, but women often have a greater challenge. This can be due to sociological or psychological reasons, as well as those that are ...

"Weight changes are not only characteristic of midlife or menopause. Data have shown that weight gain starts early in adulthood," Dr. Hurtado says. "Around age 30, your muscle mass starts decreasing ...

The natural process of aging brings significant changes to every woman’s body, but Black women face unique challenges when it comes to weight gain and its health implications. As metabolism naturally ...

Women in midlife commonly come to Beverly Tchang, MD, with concerns about gaining weight, even though their diet and exercise routines have not changed. The patients are frequently frustrated about ...

With more Black women over 40 using GLP-1s, we break down the risks when it comes to micro-dosing the drug for menopausal weight gain.

Social media loves to blame cortisol for menopause weight gain. But though Cortisol levels rise during perimenopause, the stress hormone isn't the sole culprit behind your changing body. Reduced ...

I’m a working mom of three kids ages 18, 20 and 23, so I just thought the hustle and bustle of keeping up with everything was exhausting me. I continuously complained to my therapist that I am ...

In the early 40s, and perhaps even earlier, it is important for women and their health care team to start discussing aging-related weight changes that are happening and will happen.