It is not a medical term, but "cortisol belly" refers to weight gain in the abdominal (belly) area. Sometimes referred to as abdominal obesity, it is caused by an excess of the stress hormone cortisol ...

Bloating is a common and often uncomfortable symptom that many women experience during menopause. Hormonal fluctuations are a primary cause of belly bloat, but other factors can contribute as well.

A jam-packed schedule and everyday stressors (both big and small) have a way of catching up with you. Often you'll find yourself wiped out and on edge. And when you do have a free moment, you can ...