Mara Santilli is a freelance writer and editor who covers women's health, wellness trends and topics related to health equity. She's contributed to Women's Health, Marie Claire, Shape, Cosmopolitan, ...

If you feel like there’s an inflatable inner-tube wrapped around your belly, you’re far from alone. Bloating — that feeling of abdominal fullness that seems to be the bane of every woman — is a common ...

Bloating is more common in women, often due to hormonal fluctuations, particularly during the menstrual cycle.

Your body may look different once you reach menopause, including your belly size. But genetics, eating patterns, stress levels, and exercise habits can also play a role. As you approach the age 50, ...

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“Thyroid belly,” the abdominal weight gain that’s thought to go hand-in-hand with low thyroid conditions, has gained a lot of attention on social media recently. But the truth about the condition—and ...

A bad case of bloat can make you feel like all the hard work you've been putting in at the gym has been for naught. The puffiness! The full belly! That terrible feeling of sluggishness! What gives?