Seasonal Health
Food Sources of Vitamin D in a Maine Diet
Few foods carry much vitamin D, and a Maine winter gives your skin almost nothing to work with. Here is...
Seasonal Health
Content tied to Maine and New Hampshire seasons and outdoor life
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...
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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...
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Ticks, Kids, and Pets: Protecting the Whole Household
A practical, evidence-based household tick plan for Maine and New Hampshire families, covering daily checks on kids, repellents by age,...
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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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Snowshoeing for Fitness: A Winter Cardio You’ll Actually Do
Snowshoeing burns serious calories, costs almost nothing to start, and works on the trails outside your door. Here is what...
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Deer Tick vs. Dog Tick vs. Lone Star: An ID Guide
Three ticks turn up most often on Maine and New Hampshire skin, and they do not carry the same risks....
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Ticks and Your Yard: Reducing Risk Where You Live
Most tick bites in Maine happen in your own backyard, not the deep woods. Here is where ticks actually live...
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Permethrin-Treated Clothing: Does It Work and Is It Safe?
Treated pants and socks can cut tick bites sharply, but the protection fades. Here is what the research says about...
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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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Mountain Biking Maine: Carrabassett and Beyond
Maine's mountain biking scene has quietly become one of the best in the East. Here is what riding does for...
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Gardening as Exercise: The Maine Growing Season
Maine's growing season is short, so the work is concentrated. Here is what the research says about treating that work...