Health & Well-Being

Gardening for your health
Gardening For Your Health
Summer is here and that means it is time to garden! Being in the outdoors has many benefits, including increased attentiveness and productivity, lower... Learn More
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UNH Extension is focusing our efforts on Health & Well-Being
Useful information for health & well-being partner organizations, including articles, resources, recipes, news and events. Learn More
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How Can Parents, Caregivers and Educators Support LGBTQ Youth Mental Health?
LGBTQ youth are four times more likely to die by suicide than their peers
Information regarding LGBTQ youth mental health and why they're four times more likely to die by suicide than their peers. Learn More
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COVID-19 Related Taste and Smell Loss: Impacts on Eating
The five basic human senses of sight, smell, sound, touch and taste allow us to experience and navigate the world around us. They have the power to in... Learn More
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Health Benefits of Eating Locally
The “localness” of food has been defined many different ways, with no unified definition. Learn More
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Need Behavioral Health Crisis Support? Contact the NH Rapid Response Access Point, 24/7
The hotline and website provide confidential and professional help, free of charge
Need Behavioral Health Crisis Support? Contact the NH Rapid Response Access Point, 24/7. The hotline and website provide confidential and professional... Learn More
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Prolonged Social Isolation and Loneliness are Equivalent to Smoking 15 Cigarettes A Day
Understanding social isolation and loneliness in older adults. Learn More
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The Power of Connection: Preventing Youth Substance Misuse
This article presents research on chronic pain and resources available to NH residents Learn More
Chronic Pain is Real: Self-Management can help!
Chronic Pain is Real: Self-Management can help!
This article presents research on chronic pain and resources available to NH residents Learn More
Learn what you can do to support your loved ones and yourself
Suicide Prevention for Adults
Learn what you can do to support your loved ones and yourself
In the US, mental health issues among adults are prevalent: The National Institute of Health estimates that one in five adults experience mental illne... Learn More