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Whilemenopauseweight gainis normal, there are things you’re able to do to deal with it. Rostislav_Sedlacek / Getty Images Why Does Menopause Affect the Belly? Menopause weight gain centered in the midsection is common. Rostislav_Sedlacek / Getty Images During this stage of life, age-related, hormonal, and lifestyle factors all contribute to weight gain. Examples of these factors include: What Is the Average Weight Gain During Menopause? On average, women gain 1.5 pounds a year in their 50s and 60s....

However, treatment for milia isnt necessary. Milia often go away in a few weeks or months. You may decide to have milia removed if you dont like how they look. Illustration by Zoe Hansen for Verywell Health Milia can be hard to get rid of, however, and may need to be treated for months. These milia removal strategies are for adults only. Bumps that appear on newborns (neonatal milia or milk spots) do not need to be treated....

Sometimes neck pain is treatable at home without a provider Neck painis a common health complaint. This article dives into ways to alleviate neck pain at home through self-treatment methods and alternative therapies. To mitigate that, you could consider getting a standing desk. martin-dm / Getty Images These movements work by pulling the head away from the body to decompress or stretch the spine. Yoga Yoga is a great exercise option for people with neck pain, especially if the pain is chronic....

Scars are your bodys way of repairing the skin when theres been damage beyond the top layer of skin. Scars form fromscar tissueto fill in the gaps because of a skin wound. This means that no two scars ever really look the same. Suwiwat Hongsombut / Getty Images Keloid scars dont go away on their own and must be treated to reduce their appearance. Hypertrophic Scars Hypertrophic scar is the medical term for a raised scar....

Your feet may stink because of sweat buildup there. If you dont address your moist feet, this can lead to bacterial growth, causing an unpleasant odor. Sometimes, though, stinky feet can be a sign of a more serious underlying condition. Verywell / Theresa Chiechi It can affect any area of the body, including the feet. Typically, this happens because a cut, wound, oringrown toenailbecomes infected. Left untreated, it can start to smell....

While the condition is called swimmer’s ear, you don’t need to swim to develop it. Swimmer’s ear is another term for an infection in the ear canal. Other environmental factors can contribute to swimmer’s ear, too. Martin Barraud / Getty Images Severe problems from swimmer’s ear are rare. While rare, swimmer’s ear can progress to surrounding bones, the brain, or skin. Severe infections may require treatment by anear, nose, and throat specialist(ENT)....

Although puffy eyes are common, they can feel uncomfortable and make you self-conscious. Allergies are a common cause of temporary eye swelling. Lifestyle factors like smoking, salt intake, and sleep habits can also contribute to eye swelling or puffiness. Verywell / Laura Porter There are many ways toeliminate under-eye bagsand puffiness at home. This article discusses medical and home remedies and medical treatments to reduce puffy eyes. Allergy Medicine How Long Does It Take Swollen Eyes From Allergies To Go Down?...

Sergey Mironov / Getty Images Wrinkles, known medically asrhytids, are a natural part of aging. you’re able to’t control your genetics or stop aging. you’re able to take steps to minimize the appearance of wrinkles and help prevent excessive wrinkling. Sergey Mironov / Getty Images Washing your face and applying sunscreen every day is just the beginning. Chronic sun exposure promotes skin aging (photoaging) and the appearance of wrinkles. Wash Your Face Regularly...

That’s because the way we taste is linked to the way we smell. Taste buds contain taste cells or gustatory cells on the tongue, roof of mouth, and throat lining. When stimulated, these cells send messages through taste nerves to the brain for identification. Boogich / Getty Images Experts say to smell each essential oil twice a day for six weeks. Mindfulness is a cognitive skill used to remain fully present and aware of the current moment....

Both terms will be used for the next year as WHO phases out usage of monkeypox. In some cases, people couldnt access tests when they wanted one. Inadequate testing can leave health officials in the dark about the scope of the outbreak. Verywell Health / Laura Porter Earlywarning signsof an mpox infection include fever, headache, muscle aches, and swollen lymph nodes. For now, theres no way to confirm these early casesthe test can only detect the virus in lesions....

towfiqu ahamed / Getty Images Brushing and Mouthwash Order The order of your oral hygiene routine matters. Using mouthwash right after brushing rinses off the toothpaste prematurely, which lessens the positive effects offluoridein the toothpaste. Certain ingredients in dental care products can also affect the order. towfiqu ahamed / Getty Images Don’t overdo it. Overusing mouthwash can throw off the balance in the mouth’smicrobiome(the community of microbes in your mouth)....

Even when you expect hair loss, it can still be shocking to see it fall out. Planning for hair loss may help ease this transition. Having a wig available (even if only for special occasions) ahead of time can help. Rainer Holz / Fuse / Getty Images The approval process may not be simple, though. Before wig shopping, call the insurance company and ask about its requirements. When you file the claim, you will need to know how to how to classify your new hair....

Doing so gives you better control over medical decisions. They are also allowed to share certain aspects of your information when attempting to collect payment. What Information Does a Medical Record Contain? Verywell / Joshua Seong A medical record is a written account of a person’s health history. Today, most medical records are kept and shared electronically, although some providers will maintain paper records. These websites are secure and allow you to make appointments or message your provider directly....