“Cortisol belly” is a popular, nonmedical term used on social media to describe excess belly fat. AACE President Scott D. Isaacs, MD, FACP, FACE, explains that it is not a medical term used by physicians and that abdominal fat is more accurately referred to as visceral fat. While chronic stress and elevated cortisol may play a role, many other factors contribute to fat around the midsection, including diet, sleep, activity, hormones, and certain medical conditions. Learn more by reading the full article on Everyday Health.