Health & Well-Being

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UNH Extension's Work on Early Childhood Wellness
Bringing Evidence-Based Research into the Early Childhood Community
Summary of some of the work Kate Graves and Kendra Lewis are doing to support early childhood through the UNH Extension Health & Well-Being Team. Learn More
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Healthy People Make Thriving Communities
Winter is a timely season to talk about how mental health can impact community well-being. For communities to reach their highest potentials socially ... Learn More
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2024 Health & Well-Being Team Highlights
Several programs were offered across the state engaging adults, teens and youth in health and wellness
2024 Health & Well-Being Team Highlights Several programs were offered across the state engaging adults, teens and youth in health and wellness Learn More
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February is International Boost Self-Esteem Month!
Self-esteem is our perception of our self-worth. Having a positive self-image and self-esteem can be impactful in all areas of our lives. Learn More
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Celebrate Giving Tuesday by Supporting UNH Cooperative Extension
Gifts to Extension’s Health and Well-Being and 4-H Youth Education programs help Granite Staters thrive
The holiday season provides a reminder of the importance of giving back to communities. This Giving Tuesday, December 3, UNH Extension invites you to ... Learn More
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Mindful Eating During the Holidays
When people think of nutrition, they are often thinking about the health or nutrients of the food that they are eating. Certainly, it is important for... Learn More
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Add a Dash of Companionship to Increase Healthy Eating
Aging Well in New Hampshire
The Surgeon General’s report on social isolation and loneliness stating that a lack of social connectedness can increase risk of premature death due t... Learn More
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Generation X... "The Forgotten Generation"
The GEN Xperience
Generation X, a population of about 65 million, is often referred to as the 'forgotten' generation due to the larger baby boomer and millennial genera... Learn More
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Solo Aging... Making Independent Decisions About Your Future
Aging Well
Today more Americans are single, fewer are having children and the older adult population is on the rise which leads to another demographic that is in... Learn More
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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