"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." IF YOU'RE LOOKING to get in shape, your goals probably boil down to achieving two specific things: losing ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." It's no secret that hormones directly impact your health and well-being, and even the slightest ...

Gaining weight while eating less ranks among the most confusing and frustrating experiences anyone can face. You cut back on portions, skip the snacks and feel like you’re doing everything right, yet ...

The gut microbiome is intimately linked to human health and weight. Differences in the gut microbiome—the bacteria and fungi ...

Whether you deal with constant bloating or you tend to feel heavier during your period, seeing seemingly unexplainable weight gain on the scale can be frustrating. However, weight fluctuation is a ...

"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 ...

What you do in the years leading up to menopause can help counter the natural hormonal effects of aging, setting you up for a ...

Weight gain is common in women going through menopause. It can be caused by a variety of factors, including hormone fluctuations, muscle loss, poor sleep, and changes in eating and exercise habits.

Some research links smoking to weight changes. However, it may not cause weight gain directly. Quitting smoking has shown links to minimal weight gain, for various reasons. Smoking is the most common ...