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“Women gain weight in this time of their life due to hormone shifts,” Dr. Shepherd says. That includes a drop in estrogen and an increase in the stress hormone cortisol, she says.
The Basics of Losing Weight After 40. Losing weight can be challenging at the best of times. But after the big 4-0, a few more challenges pop up, making weight gain common and weight loss harder.
Losing Weight after 40: 8 Strategies for Weight Loss. Some things come with the privilege of getting older — more gray hairs, more birthdays, more wisdom and, for some, weight gain.
The definition of "healthy weight" for people ages 60 and up can get murky. Doctors often use Body Mass Index (BMI) , which defines overweight as having a BMI of 25.0 to 29.9 and obese as 30.0 or ...
Certain medications can cause either weight loss or weight gain. [5] Such side effects are often listed for each medication and should be considered when attempting to manage a person's weight. [ 5 ] Semaglutide is an anti-obesity drug that is also used for blood sugar control.
Diagram of the medical complications of obesity, from the US CDC. Proponents claim that evidence from certain scientific studies has provided some rationale for a shift in focus in health management from weight loss to a weight-neutral approach in individuals who have a high risk of type 2 diabetes and/or symptoms of cardiovascular disease, and that a weight-inclusive approach focusing on ...
How to Reset Female Hormones For Weight Loss. This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, MFOMA. Hormones can be helpful heroes, supporting the immune system and a healthy sleep ...
According to a 2022 study, weight gain Design: Eat This, Not That!Weight gain during menopause may seem like an unavoidable downside of aging. But the good news is it doesn't have to be.