Yes, middle age-spread is real — and dangerous Hormone changes dictate the middle-aged physique. For women, less estrogen means bigger hips and thighs. For men, less testosterone means bigger ...

For those who have children, middle age is typically the time when those children are becoming more independent or leaving home. This is also a time when aging parents may require care.

Gen X moms are living it up in middle age, and don’t give a damn about the expectations society has for them Erin Anderssen Happiness Reporter The Globe and Mail Published May 9, 2025 ...