Turning 40 is often seen as a breaking point for women — weight gain, hormonal changes, poor sleep, rising stress. But is age ...

Weight gain is common in women during perimenopause and after menopause , but the physical changes underlying it start much ...

If you were old enough to see NSYNC perform “Bye Bye Bye” live on tour or witness Britney Spears slither on stage with a snake at the MTV Video Music Awards, you might be going through perimenopause. ...

You're in your mid-40s, eating healthy and exercising regularly. It's the same routine that has worked for years. Yet lately, the number on the scale is creeping up. Clothes fit differently. A bit of ...

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 ...

Marriage and divorce are life-changing events, the effects of which are evident in innumerable ways — including on the bathroom scale. Both marriage and divorce appear to lead to weight gain among ...

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 ...

Rachel: At 48, it is quite possible the hormones in the body are beginning to shift into a phase called perimenopause. During this time, many women will gain approximately 5-10 pounds, and 20% of ...

Women, beware! Sleeping with the TV going or a light on in your bedroom could make you gain some weight. Researchers with the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences looked at women who ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A new study finds that young, low-income women often gain too much weight during pregnancy, raising concerns about the potential long-term impact on their obesity risk.