Seasonal Health
Seasonal Affective Disorder in Northern New England: Beyond the Light Box
Light therapy gets most of the attention, but it's not the only evidence-backed option for seasonal affective disorder. For people...
News & Research
Refeeding After Fasting: New Research on Longevity Mechanisms
Scientists have found that the refeeding phase after a fast triggers a burst of stem cell activity and tissue repair....
Seasonal Health
Mud Season and Your Immune System: Why Spring Colds Hit Maine Hard
Every year, colds sweep through Maine schools and workplaces right as the snow melts. The timing isn't a coincidence, and...
Reviews
Magnesium Supplements Compared: Glycinate, Threonate, Citrate, and Oxide
Walk into any supplement aisle in Maine or New Hampshire and you'll find a dozen magnesium products. The form matters...
Wellness Guides
Magnesium: The Most Common Deficiency You Have Probably Never Tested For
The standard magnesium blood test misses most of what's actually in your body. Here's why it matters and what a...
Reviews
Home Air Quality Monitors: Do They Actually Help?
Maine homes built tight against the cold trap more indoor pollutants than most people realize. We ran three monitors through...
Wellness Guides
Gut Health Basics: What the Research Actually Supports
Walk through any natural grocery store in Portland and you'll find entire aisles dedicated to gut health. The science is...
Reviews
Fish Oil Supplements: What to Look for on the Label
Fish oil supplements fill pharmacy shelves from Portland to Laconia, but the price and quality gap between products is enormous....
Seasonal Health
Fall Foraging in Maine: Nutritional Profiles of Wild Mushrooms and Berries
From chanterelles on hardwood stumps to lowbush blueberries along old burn paths, Maine's fall forage is some of the most...
Local & Events
Cross-Country Skiing in Bethel, Maine: A Full-Body Winter Workout
Bethel, Maine is home to one of the best cross-country skiing networks in the state. Nordic skiing works nearly every...
Seasonal Health
Cold Weather Joint Pain: What the Research Says About Barometric Pressure
Ask anyone with arthritis in Maine whether their knees predict storms and you'll get a knowing nod. The research behind...
Wellness Guides
How Chronic Stress Changes Your Cortisol Curve
In Maine and New Hampshire, long winters and seasonal work cycles set the stage for chronic stress. Over months and...