Though the term might noise dated, “middle-age spread” is a better concern than ever.

As women go from side to side their center years, their amount of fat to body weight tends to increase — more than it does in men.

Especially at menopause, extra pounds tend to park themselves around the midsection, as the ratio of fat to lean tissue shifts and fat storage begins favor the upper body over the hips and thighs.
Even women who don’t really gain weight may still add inches at the waist.

Abdominal fats have more than a few health risks. Women who have higher size of abdominal fat in their bodies are at a senior risk of diabetes, cancer, and heart disease.