Health & Well-Being

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Food and Love Grow Here
Volunteers reimagine a space and youth learn to grow healthy produce
With assistance from a team of dedicated Extension Master Gardener interns, a small patch of land behind the Pemi Youth Center in Plymouth has become ... Learn More
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Healthy People, Healthy Places
New program focused on health and well-being builds off existing Extension expertise
To address critical needs in health, well-being, youth development and education, UNH Extension has expanded its support for youth and families by est... Learn More
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Five Safety Considerations for Cooking Challenges on Social Media
Learning new recipes can be fun, but it’s important to understand safety concerns
Social media provides a fun way to learn new recipes. But there are some harmful online cooking challenges that go “viral” on platforms like Facebook,... Learn More
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Does Mindful Eating Help with Weight Loss?
Eating is a rushed experience for most of us, often done sitting in front of the TV or computer screen. You may eat without thinking, whether you're h... Learn More
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Help End Hunger in America
September is Hunger Action Month™—Feeding America’s annual, nationwide campaign is designed to inspire people to take action in fighting hunger and ra... Learn More
Intern Caroline Williams with Heidi Barker and Sara Oberle
Nourish NH: One Nudge at a Time
Over the course of the past year, UNH Extension has been busy trying out our latest programs to meet people where they are around food needs. Learn More
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Nutrition 101 During Breastfeeding and the Power of Breastmilk
Breastfeeding can be one of the many gifts a mother has to offer herself and her baby and has benefits to both a mother and infant. Learn More
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How to Make Eating Alone Enjoyable
There are several potential techniques to increase the joy of dining solo. Learn More
Vegetable and Flower Garden in New London at Colby Sawyer Collage
Kearsarge Cross-pollinates Community
The concept of Victory Gardens began in World War II, when Americans were encouraged to grow backyard gardens to help ease pressured supply chains and... Learn More
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Intermittent Fasting: Is it better than your typical weight loss diet?
With diet trends constantly emerging and changing, it can be hard to keep up! The amount of information available on the internet can also make it dif... Learn More