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 ...

Finding the right diet and exercise plan can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack—overwhelming and often discouraging. That’s especially true during perimenopause, when constantly-shifting ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, MFOMA. Hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, brain fog — for many women, the transition to menopause is no picnic. Even if you make it ...

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 ...