Alyssa Sparacino

Interim Editorial Director

It's all about finding a balance between splurging and saving. 

Future-Proof Your Finances | Skimm Money Special Edition

Does rinsing produce with water alone protect you from bacteria? A food scientist shares advice for reducing the risk of foodborne illnesses.

How to Wash Your Fruits and Vegetables the Right Way

Seasonal affective disorder is common, and its impact increases with age. One way to combat it is light therapy, but does it work? We asked an expert to help us break it down.

Do Light Therapy Lamps Really Help Combat Seasonal Depression?

The benefits of dry brushing are more than skin-deep. Here, a dermatologist explains the benefits plus the proper dry brushing technique.

Dry Brushing Might Be the Missing Step in Your Skincare Routine

Here, a psychologist explains how to decide what’s right for you, and what ADHD treatment without medication might look like.

Can You Treat ADHD Without Medication? Here’s What You Need to Know

Think you have poor circulation in your feet? An expert explains the symptoms to watch for, and what you can do to improve it.

Cold, Numb Feet? It Might Be Poor Circulation

There’s a lot of fitness advice out there. So how do you know what types of exercise are right for you and your goals? A personal trainer breaks down the difference between cardio and strength training, and the benefits of each.

What’s Better, Cardio or Strength Training? An Expert Explains

Whether you want sex a lot or not so much, there’s no such thing as a perfect libido.

It’s Time to Ditch the Shame Around Sex Drive

Botox is here to stay. But is it safe, and what are the side effects you should consider before any kind of cosmetic injection? A dermatologist weighs in.

Is Botox Bad for You? A Dermatologist Explains

Scraping your tongue may seem like an unnecessary step, but according to a periodontist, it comes with some benefits.

Why Tongue-Scraping May Actually Be Worth the Hype

Meet the innovative tool daters are turning to so they can find relationships: A Google Doc. Yep, you read that right. A matchmaker explains what a date-me doc is, and what to include in yours.

Ready to Try a Date-Me Doc? Here’s a Template to Get You Started

What is genetic testing, and what can it say about your health? An expert explains what different tests can tell you, plus what to do with the results.

What Can You Learn from Genetic Testing? We Asked an Expert

No two days are the same in a menstruating body. Here’s what to eat to navigate the highs and lows of all four phases of your menstrual cycle.

What to Eat During All Four Phases of the Menstrual Cycle

From retinol to hyaluronic acid, a dermatologist explains how long it takes to see results from a new skincare product.

How Long Does It Take for a Skincare Routine to Show Results?

If you’ve ever experienced sensory overload, you know navigating the noisy world can be overwhelming. Here’s how to cope if you feel anxious.

Why Does Noise Make Me Feel Anxious? An Expert Explains

Here’s how to recognize the difference between sadness and depression, and when to seek help.

Are You Depressed or Just Sad? An Expert Explains the Difference

An expert explains why you get tired and irritable in the sun — and when to get out of the heat.

Summer Making You Cranky? A Doctor Explains Why

An expert explains why it’s worth taking an extra peek before you flush.

Here’s What the Different Colors and Shapes of Poop Really Mean

People are putting oil in their belly button in the name of health. Here’s what experts have to say about it.

Navel Oiling Is All Over TikTok, But Should You Try It?

It’s all too common to be dismissed in the doctor’s office: More than half of millennial women have experienced medical gaslighting. Here’s how you can take back control of your care. 

What to Say When Your Doctor Isn't Listening

Let’s remove the stigma around vaginal dryness and get to the bottom of what’s actually happening.

Vaginal Dryness Can Happen to Anyone — Here’s How to Deal with It

These science-backed tactics may help bolster your memory, cognition, and overall brain health as you age.

How to Support Your Brain Health Now to Keep It Sharp

Finding the right therapist for you is so important. Here are the signs to look for to know it’s time to move on.

If Your Therapist Is Giving These Red Flags It May Be Time to Find Someone New

We read a ton of health and wellness books so we could bring you the must-reads right now.

The Best Health, Wellness, and Self-Help Books (So Far) This Year, Reviewed

They claim to cure hangovers and help with hydration, but experts say it’s not that simple. 

Can You Actually Get Your Vitamins From a Patch?

Learn how to release tight hips for better range of motion and less pain.