Seasonal Health
Sun Exposure and Vitamin D Production at 44 Degrees North Latitude
From October through April, the sun over Maine and New Hampshire never gets high enough in the sky to trigger...
Seasonal Health
Content tied to Maine and New Hampshire seasons and outdoor life
Seasonal Health
Tick Season in New England: Prevention, Testing, and What to Watch For
Tick season in Maine and New Hampshire now runs nearly year-round. This guide covers when ticks are active, how to...
Seasonal Health
Summer Hydration in Maine: More Than Just Drinking Water
Coastal humidity, full-day hikes, and kayak trips on Maine's waterways push fluid and electrolyte losses beyond what plain water can...
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Heat Stroke vs. Heat Exhaustion: A Quick Guide for NH Summer Hikers
New Hampshire Fish and Game responds to heat emergencies in the White Mountains every summer. Knowing the difference between heat...
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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.
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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....
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...