Tag Archives: hot weather

1. Beat the Heat: Ten Tips to Cool Comfort

   Want to beat the heat? We’re going into the dog days weather pattern of hot, steamy, muggy weather. Here are some tips to help you stay more comfortable: Beat the Heat  in your body  Start with yourself. … Continue

2. How much water should you drink?

   How much water should you drink? It’s summer, and that means warmer weather, outdoor activities, and perhaps increased exercise. According to the Mayo Clinic, every system in your body depends on water. For example, water flushes toxins … Continue

3. Preventing Heat Stroke: Elder Heat Illness

   Preventing heat stroke (what grandmother used to call heat prostration) could be a matter of life or death for elders in summer. There are many ways to avoid overheating that could lead to heat illness or heat stroke. … Continue

4. How to remove a tick: easy tick removal

   Tick removal is a handy skill in Maine. The CDC has a good tick removal webpage where you can learn the basics of how to remove a tick. Tick removal is generally painless, but you should get it … Continue

5. Ticks in Maine: Beware Ticks, Senior Gardeners!

   You should be concerned about ticks in Maine, especially if you want to get outside to garden, walk in the woods, or sit on the patio. The two ticks in Maine most common are dog ticks and … Continue

6. Dog heat tips: heat alert for pets

   Summer seems to be hitting Maine hard this year, between rain and ninety degree weather. Here are a few dog heat tips. While the heat can be relieving to some after Maine’s long, cold winter months, pets … Continue

7. Simple BBQ recipes: delicious easy side dishes

   Simple BBQ recipes. It’s mid-August, eighty degrees, and nothing says summer like a good cook out. The smell of a barbeque is in the air, and being invited to one begs the question of what to bring. … Continue