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South Lake Tahoe, CA Resident Tests Positive for Plague

A South Lake Tahoe resident is the first person in California to test positive for plague in over five years, El Dorado County officials announced Monday. Related: Bubonic Plague Forces Open Space and Trails to Close in Colorado Until Further Notice Officials with the California Department of Public Health say the individual is under medical care while recovering at home. […]

Avatar photo SnowBrains | August 18, 2020
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Bubonic Plague Forces Open Space and Trails to Close in Colorado Until Further Notice

Just when you thought the ‘rona was enough, plague is causing problems in one of Colorado’s Open Spaces. Great Western Reservoir Open Space located near Broomfield, Colorado, was forced to close until further notice due to a burst in plague activity inside the park.  According to the Center for Disease Control, plague is a disease that affects humans and other […]

Avatar photo SnowBrains | July 14, 2020
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New Study: Skiing Can Lower Your Risk of Anxiety, Depression, and Dementia

Skiing is good for the mind

I know it, you know it, we all know it – skiing makes you feel good. But the benefits of skiing go beyond just having happy days well spent in the mountains. Apart from keeping you physically in shape, science shows that skiing is actually good for your mental health. After studying the health records of cross-country skiers in Sweden, […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | December 13, 2019
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