What causes weight gain during the menopausal phase?

Most of us have heard the term “middle age spread.” This is because as the body ages, there is a natural tendency to put on a few extra pounds. Does this mean that weight gain is a fact of life? This is not necessarily the case. Weight gain is a typical occurrence during menopause, but there are things that you can do to stop gaining and help take off the weight that starts to collect as you enter menopause.

Causes of weight gain during menopause

Hormonal fluctuations cause the body to pack on more body fat around the abdominal region, but this …read more