University Study Discovers Air Pollution Decreases Life Expectancy in Utah The air you breathe in Salt Lake City is killing you slowly. According to research released this week in a peer-reviewed study by Brigham Young University researchers, air pollution results in between 2,500 and 8,000 premature deaths each year in Utah, decreasing the median life expectancy by 1.1 to 3.6 years. Along with a reduced life expectancy, air pollution in the […] SnowBrains | November 20, 2020 1 Comment
Denver’s Air Quality Right Now = You Smoking 2 Cigarettes A Day Smoke from wildfires in California is polluting the nation’s air big time, with smoke being seen and inhaled thousands of miles away. The air pollution as a result of the fires is so bad in Denver, Colorado right now, that for people living in the city, it’s about the equivalent of smoking two cigarettes a day. Chris Tomer, a Colorado-based […] Fire Martin Kuprianowicz | August 24, 2020 3 Comments
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. […] SnowBrains | August 18, 2020 1 Comment
The Truth Behind Face Masks: Clinical Professor of Medicine Discusses Side Effects, Benefits of Face Coverings A face covering used to prevent the spread of you-know-what is typically a 12 square inch piece of fabric positioned over your mouth and nose. They are mandated in public spaces in 34 states and many feel strongly about whether or not they have to or should be wearing them right now. Some say it’s an infringement upon our rights […] Brains Martin Kuprianowicz | August 17, 2020 1 Comment
COVID-19 Versus The Flu: Similarities/Differences Explained by a John Hopkin’s M.D. This article was reviewed by Lisa Lockerd Maragakis, M.D., M.P.H., and originally appeared on hopkinsmedicine.org Influenza (the flu) and COVID-19, the illness caused by the coronavirus that’s led to the current pandemic, are both infectious respiratory illnesses. Although the symptoms of COVID-19 and the flu can look similar, the two illnesses are caused by different viruses. Lisa Maragakis, M.D., M.P.H., senior […] Brains The Brains | August 4, 2020 1 Comment
Happy Campers Sleep Better: Studies Show Health Benefits of Sleeping Outdoors Camping is a great activity that is relatively cheap and quite enjoyable. It gives you a chance to slow down and be one with nature and your surroundings. Whether it’s just to escape the hustle and bustle of the city or to put you in position for the alpine start you need for one of your climbing projects. Camping can […] Brains James Pulfer | July 10, 2020 1 Comment
New Interactive Map and Dashboard Lets You Find Out How Bad Your County’s Coronavirus Outbreak Is How bad is the coronavirus outbreak in your county, really? With this new interactive map and dashboard, you can track community spread county by county and see if you’re in a green, yellow, orange, or red threat level area. Currently, there are two states with a ‘red’ danger level: Arizona and Florida. And one state in the ‘green:’ Hawaii. To […] Brains SnowBrains | July 7, 2020 0 Comments
2020 Tahoe Seniors to Graduate on Sierra-at-Tahoe, CA Chairlifts 2020 South Lake Tahoe and Tallac High Graduations at Sierra-at-Tahoe Ski Resort The graduating classes of 2020 will have vastly different experiences than most high school seniors have had in years past, due not only to the pandemic but also the health concerns and delays resulting from the outbreak. Fortunately, one local ski area in the Tahoe region is getting […] Industry News Galen Carrico | June 12, 2020 1 Comment