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Articles related to focusing on healthy aging, prevention, mobility, cognition, nutrition, independence, and caregiving support.

Oct 13, 2025

5 min

Why is being overweight during middle age often due to a perfect storm of hormonal, metabolic, and lifestyle changes?

According to the CDC, the prevalence of obesity peaks in middle-aged adults. This trend raises significant health concerns, prompting many to ask, why is being overweight during middle age often due to more than just eating habits? It is a complex interplay of physiological and lifestyle factors.

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Oct 4, 2025

4 min

What age does your waist get bigger? Unpacking the 'Middle-Age Spread'

According to the National Institutes of Health, waist circumference often increases with age, a phenomenon influenced by complex metabolic and hormonal shifts. For many adults, the question of **what age does your waist get bigger?** becomes a reality in their midlife, challenging their long-held understanding of weight management.

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