Weight gain is a common menopause symptom. In fact, most of us gain about five pounds during menopause, with 20 percent of women gaining 10 pounds or more. It's nothing personal; even if your ...

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 ...

Menopausal weight gain is common, driven by hormonal changes and decreased muscle mass and energy expenditure. Hormone therapy is weight neutral and should not be used for weight loss; it may help ...

Even if you eat well and exercise, hormonal shifts during perimenopause can silently change your metabolism and body composition. Early action can make all the difference.

Estrogen levels dip during perimenopause and menopause, causing unwanted changes like weight gain around the belly. Hormonal shifts, muscle loss, stress, decreased physical activity and poor sleep all ...

Women in their 40s can build metabolic resistance by weight lifting, prioritizing protein and improving sleep habits.

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