Lacey Bourassa

According to the American Academy of Dermatology, acne affects up to 50 million Americans every year. Though it’s the most common skin condition in the United States, determining the best acne treatment for your skin is still a mystery to many.
Acne treatments include prescription medications, including topical and oral varieties, and over-the-cou...

Trichomoniasis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI). According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), trichomoniasis is the most common curable STI.
The CDC estimates that 2.1 percent and 0.5 percent of sexually active women and men, respectively, contract trichomoniasis each year. In 2018, there were approximately 2.6 milli...

Combination birth control pills, the pill for short, are oral contraceptives that prevent pregnancy.
If you’re considering your birth control options, the pill is one of the most common and most effective. According to Planned Parenthood, birth control pills are 99 percent effective when taken perfectly.
Birth control pill prescriptions are relatively easy to get and are typically covered by health insurance. There are many online birth control services that deliver the pill straight to your ...

When applying sunscreen, there are a few critical places that many people forget to cover—leaving themselves vulnerable to sun damage. According to the Cleveland Clinic, one of the most commonly missed parts of the body is the ears. Though this might not be the first place you'd think to apply sunscreen, the sun shines down on your ears as much as anywhere else on your body.
Forgetting to apply sunscreen here can lead to sunburned ears and even various forms of skin cancer. Fortunately, treat...

Like work meetings, fitness classes, and happy hours, psychiatry sessions can be held online now, too. Telemedicine is a safe and convenient way to seek mental health services in an increasingly virtual world.
If you’re considering seeing a psychiatrist but prefer to hold sessions remotely, online psychiatry may be an ideal arrangement.
Here are o...

Taking care of your skin health is an important, yet often overlooked, part of general wellness. Using skin care products is one way to manage common skin conditions — like acne, which affects up to 50 million Americans annually.
However, knowing the right products to use can be challenging. Licensed dermatologists are a great resource to get a personalized skin care regimen for your skin type and concerns. But a visit to the dermatologist’s office can be time-consuming and expensive.
If you’...

Home chefs and cooking enthusiasts know the rush of opening up a new kitchen gadget and using it for the first time. If you conduct thorough research before making your decision, that wave of excitement starts before you even get your hands on your new equipment. In this case, a new air fryer is likely ...

How to get the best cup of coffee? Depends on who you ask. Many coffee enthusiasts can at least agree on one thing: Freshly ground coffee beans bring out the flavors and aromas in a way that pre-ground coffee just can't match. Achieving this can be done with the help of a coffee grinder.
Investing in a ...

People all over the world have been cooking rice for centuries with minimal kitchen equipment. So, do you need another small kitchen appliance for one specialized task? Rice cookers are more versatile than you’d think, so it may make sense to add another gadget to your kitchen inventory if it means achi...

Whether it’s on the counter or tucked away in a utensil drawer, you’re sure to find a can opener in every household. Even if you buy mostly fresh and frozen groceries, you’d be surprised how often you reach for the can opener. Think of all the tins of canned fruits, vegetables, soups, beans, and other c...

Want to cut back on time spent in the kitchen, but not on flavor or quality? A pressure cooker will come in handy. Though they're often categorized with slow cookers, pressure cookers and multi-cookers with a pressure cook function are in a league of their own.
While slow and steady wins the race with a...

Many coffee enthusiasts view their daily brew as a sacred ritual. From careful selection of the coffee beans themselves to operating the special equipment that brings this aromatic drink to life, coffee drinkers put a lot of thought into the process before they can take a single sip.
Despite the nuances...

Anxiety disorders can lead to feelings of loneliness, isolation, and as though no one understands you. Online anxiety support groups offer a safe setting where you can connect with others and express your feelings without judgement.
In fact, the Anxiety & Depression Association of America estimates that anxiety disorders affect roughly 40 million ...

Remote communication is a safe and convenient way to stay connected with friends, family, colleagues, and even healthcare providers.

Relying on screens for every interaction can be draining, but this shouldn’t prevent you from maintaining your social life, work life, routine health checkups, and mental health visits.

Nowadays, prioritizing mental ...

Therapy can be beneficial for people of all ages, including children. Seeking counseling for your child may help prevent and manage their mental health needs, as they experience developmental milestones.

Online therapy (a form of telehealth) is quickly becoming one of the most popular methods for finding mental health services, especially during t...