"Weight changes are not only characteristic of midlife or menopause. Data have shown that weight gain starts early in adulthood," Dr. Hurtado says. "Around age 30, your muscle mass starts decreasing ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Weight gain is common in women during perimenopause and after menopause, but the physical changes underlying it start much earlier in adulthood. Daniela Hurtado Andrade, M.D., ...

And while lifestyle choices still matter, the underlying cause isn’t willpower. It’s physiology.

Weight gain is common in women during perimenopause and after menopause, but the physical changes underlying it start much earlier in adulthood. Daniela Hurtado Andrade, M.D., Ph.D., an ...

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 ...

You’re in your mid-40s, sticking to healthy meals and exercising regularly, yet the scale creeps up and clothes fit differently. A bit of belly fat appears seemingly overnight. This is a story doctors ...

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 ...

(THE CONVERSATION) 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 ...

I was one month shy of my 50th birthday and wanted to start the new decade with a clean slate. My goal was to feel strong and ...

Waking up tired after 40 isn’t just frustrating, it can affect hunger hormones and weight. Experts explain why good sleep is essential during perimenopause.