Menopause describes a life transition when menstrual periods have stopped for 12 consecutive months, and pregnancy is no longer possible. It is a natural part of the aging process. The average age of ...

Weight gained in your 20s may matter more than later in life, with new evidence showing that early adult weight trajectories could shape your risk of dying from heart disease, cancer, and other ...

Putting on weight earlier in life may be more dangerous than previously thought. Researchers found that early adulthood obesity significantly raises the risk of premature death, especially from major ...

Share on Pinterest Research indicates that age-related weight gain may begin around before menopause. Image Credit: ljubaphoto/Getty Images Weight gain is a common experience during menopause.