Reviews
The Best Insulated Water Bottles for Maine Trail Use
We took five popular insulated bottles onto Cadillac Mountain in July and into Grafton Notch in single-digit January temperatures. The...
Local & Events
The Best 5K and 10K Races in Southern Maine This Summer
Southern Maine packs a surprisingly strong summer road race calendar, with everything from elite-level 10Ks to low-key weeknight 5K series....
Local & Events
Acadia National Park Hiking: Preparing Your Body for the Beehive Trail
The Beehive Trail in Acadia National Park is one of Maine's most iconic hikes, but it demands more than average...
Local & Events
Winter Wellness Events in the White Mountains Region
The White Mountains don't go quiet in winter. Between December and March, a growing list of wellness events pulls residents...
Seasonal Health
Winter Exercise in Northern New England: Staying Active When It Is 10 Below
When Bangor or North Conway dips below zero, staying active takes some adjusting. These approaches work for real northern winters.
Reviews
Wearable Sleep Trackers in 2026: Accuracy vs. Anxiety
Consumer sleep trackers are good at detecting when you're asleep, but shaky on the details. Here's what the research actually...
Reviews
Vitamin D3 Supplements: Dose, Form, and What Matters Most
With little sunshine between October and April, many Maine and New Hampshire residents reach for vitamin D. But the form...
News & Research
Vitamin D and Alzheimer Risk: What a New Midlife Study Found
A study published in Neurology found that people with higher vitamin D levels in early midlife had less tau protein...
News & Research
Ultra-Processed Foods and Inflammation: What NHANES Data Shows
A 2025 analysis of federal nutrition survey data found that adults who get the most of their calories from ultra-processed...
Seasonal Health
Spring Allergy Season in the Granite State: What Tree Pollen Data Shows
Birch and oak pollen seasons in New Hampshire and southern Maine are starting earlier than they did 15 years ago....
Wellness Guides
Sleep Hygiene for Maine Winters: Adjusting to 15 Hours of Darkness
By late December, Portland gets roughly nine hours of daylight. That shift changes more than your mood — it changes...
Reviews
Sauna Blankets vs. Traditional Saunas: A Practical Comparison
Infrared sauna blankets have become a popular alternative for people without space or budget for a traditional sauna. The research...