3 New England States Are In 10 Worst For Ticks

June in New England is when we officially transition into full-blown summer. Schools get out and people spend more time outdoors. However, US News and World Report cautions, three New England states are among the worst for ticks.

"Ticks typically live in grassy or wooded areas and can also live on animals," they explain. The New England area listed here certainly has no shortage of summer outdoor recreation. In fact, one of the states is very well-known for having great hiking trails, lakes, and parks. Its winter and snow-filled mountains often serve as scenic climbs and trails in the warmer weather months.

US News and World Report detailed the ten states in the country that reported the highest number of cases of tick-borne diseases. While it's good news that not every New England state was mentioned, here are three that did make it.

At number nine is New Hampshire. Lyme disease, anaplasmosis, and babesiosis were the most common tick-borne diseases there. The University of New Hampshire Biology Management reports that the American dog tick, Dermacentor variabilis, is the most frequently encountered in the state.

Two slots ahead of New Hampshire, Maine ranked seventh worst for ticks. Lyme disease, anaplasmosis, and babesiosis were also the most common here as well. Maine.gov details the Deer Tick as a common species in the state, saying, "Although they can occur statewide, deer ticks are most abundant along the southern coast of Maine."

Next on the list was Connecticut, at number six. The Constitution State registered roughly 2,300 more tick-borne diseases in a three-year period than New Hampshire, US News and World Report detailed. While Lyme Disease was the most common, babesiosis was the second highest, with anaplasmosis being third here. CT.gov says, "American dog ticks, Dermacentor variabilis, are common throughout Connecticut and can be abundant in grassy areas bordering woodlands during late April through June.

With three New England states being among the ten worst for ticks, it's important to take the necessary preventative measures. In addition to checking your body, it’s important to check your clothing as well. Tumble-drying your clothing on high heat for 10 minutes can also kill them off. Cold and medium-temperature water will not kill ticks, but hot temperatures will. Other things you can do include wearing bright clothing to make ticks more visible, given they can be the size of a poppy seed. Finally, check your pets thoroughly as well.

If you use the Peloton app, the instructors can often feel like your friends. They coach you right in the comfort of your own home. You take their classes at your convenience and get to know their personalities. And many of them have pretty big following. You can see many of the hashtags on the leaderboard when you're taking a class. As it turns out, some of the most popular instructors are our neighbors: three Peloton instructors hail from New England.

Peloton instructors are rock stars in their own right. Once you get to know their styles, users decide whose workouts they want to do, based on their mood. Women's Health recently published a feature that detailed the 14 Best Peloton Instructors For Every Vibe.

One of these instructors just released a book and embarked on a promotional tour. Another is a Peloton swiss army knife, teaching anything from strength, to boot camp, to cardio. She was also the captain of her college basketball team and a school teacher before joining Peloton. Lastly, the third instructor is a former television reporter.

Here are three Peloton instructors from New England.

One of the most well-known instructors, Emma Lovewell, is from Martha's Vineyard. She is currently an Under Armour athlete. And she recently added author to her resume. Named after her signature saying, "Live, Learn, Lovewell," Emma's memoir was released on May 2. She will be making a book tour stop in her Martha's Vineyard hometown area on July 25.

Jess Sims grew up in Peabody, MA. In 2016, Sims left her Masters degree and career in education behind to pursue a career in fitness. She joined Peloton in 2018 as a Tread instructor.

Matty Maggiacomo is originally from Rhode Island. He is also a tread and strength instructor. In fact, in 2017 Maggiacomo was hired to help launch the Peloton tread program. He went to high school in Providence before moving to the New York City area to pursue a career in fitness and entertainment.