Health & Well-Being

A bowl of freshly washed asparagus
The Queen of Fruits and Veggies
Christine Parshall helps people of all ages lead healthier lives
Christine Parshall, a longtime educator with UNH Extension's Nutrition Connections program, helps people of all ages lead healthier lives through her ... Learn More
Healthy Produce
Meeting the Need
A new network seeks to increase access to affordable and nutritious food while supporting local farmers
The Carroll County Food Access Network was formed during the pandemic to address food insecurity and promote access to affordable, nutritious food whi... Learn More
Nurse assisting older adult with VR technology in patient's room
New Technology for Older Adults
A researcher is exploring how digital health systems can help residents of a rural nursing home with cognitive and physical therapy
Older adults living in rural communities in New Hampshire face challenges posed by remoteness, including access to healthcare and social isolation. In... Learn More
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Boosting Brains
Evidenced-based strategies help keep minds sharp
As adults age, it’s crucial to prioritize lifestyle choices that help keep brains healthy. UNH Extension is helping older adults learn and practice th... Learn More
Balanced diet of meat, fish, nuts, beans, eggs, fruits and vegeetables.
The Importance of Nutrition in Preventing and Mitigating Postpartum Depression
A balanced diet is important to reducing risk of mood disorders
Postpartum depression is a severe mood disorder that affects roughly 15% of mothers. Mothers suffering from postpartum depression may exhibit feelings... Learn More
Young parents with their baby girl at home.
Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders
Supporting new parents when welcoming new life into the family
Welcoming a new baby into your home is a joyous time. But it can be challenging. Learn More
box of garden produce
Important Food Safety Information for Donating Produce to Food Pantries
New Hampshire food pantries benefit from fresh produce that is safely grown, harvested and donated by community members
World Food Safety Day, observed on June 7, serves as a global reminder of the critical role safe food plays in our lives. Produce from home gardens ca... Learn More
Fresh greens and seedlings being sold at a farmers market.
5 Benefits of Visiting Your Local Farmers Market
Fresh produce, fresh air — it’s time to go to the farmers market!
Fresh produce, fresh air — it’s time to go to the farmers market! Learn More
Older man using a mobile device to adjust hearing aid volume.
Using Assistive Technology to Age in Place
Have you ever walked into a room and heard someone say, “Ok Google”, “Alexa” or “Siri?” These are voice commands for Voice Assistants using artificial... Learn More
Children in kindergarten learn to read at a reading lesson.
Early Childhood Language Development
Interview with Emily Leavitt Creteau, Speech Language Pathologist
Early childhood is an age where children are learning at a rapid pace! In the blink of an eye our children go from infants in need of support with nea... Learn More