Some hormone imbalances can lead to physical symptoms, including abdominal weight gain. People sometimes refer to this as a “hormonal belly.” Some fat around the abdomen is typical. However, if 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 ...

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, ...

Cortisol can help your blood sugars, reduce inflammation, and regulate metabolism. But longer-term elevations can cause side effects, including weight gain. Share on Pinterest Cortisol is one of the ...

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 ...

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 ...

Weight gain begins subtly inside the body, with the tongue being the first area to accumulate fat. This internal fat buildup can lead to snoring, the initial observable sign of weight gain, even in ...