Middle-Age Weight Gain Is Not Inevitable: Managing Climacteric Belly Fat Scientifically

Entering the climacteric brings a sharp decline in estrogen levels, which makes abdominal fat accumulate easily. Modern medicine finds that estrogen plays an important role in fat metabolism, showing that its deficiency can lead to abdominal obesity. Cortisol, a stress hormone, also increases and further promotes fat storage. According to neuroendocrinology research, regular exercise and a balanced diet play a key role in supplementing estrogen levels and managing weight. Combining aerobic exercise with resistance exercise is especially effective. Continuous stress management lowers cortisol levels, and emotionally stabilizing practices such as meditation or yoga play an important role in weight management.