Healthy People

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More Than the Winter Blues... Bring Some Joy Back This Season
Tis the season to be jolly, but for many it can be blue. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression people experience by means of a sig... Learn More
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Common Interactions Between Food and Drugs
Some foods can interact with your medications, making the risk of harmful side effects higher by changing how the medicine is absorbed, or how it work... Learn More
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Can What You Eat Improve Your Metabolism?
What is Metabolism? In a nutshell, metabolism is the process of the body turning our food and drink into energy. Everyone has a metabolism, and it is ... Learn More
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October is WALKTOBER Month
Find time to enjoy the great outdoors in New Hampshire
October is a great time to get outdoors and explore New Hampshire fall scenery. Take in the beautiful fall colors - red, pinks, oranges, yellows and g... Learn More
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Different Types of Sweeteners - Are Some Better Than Others?
How sweet is it? The variations of sugar and other sweeteners. Learn More
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Empowering Granite Staters to Live Full Lives
Health and Well-Being workshops help people manage chronic pain
UNH Extension is helping people combat those challenges by providing free, evidence-based programs for individuals in New Hampshire who experience dai... Learn More
Two bottles of an electolyte type beverage one in the color red and the other in the color blue.
Hydration: Are Electrolyte Drinks Better Than Water
Electrolyte drinks have become increasingly more popular over the years. Learn More
Infant boy in high chair wearing a bib and eating solid foods.
Babies and Solid Foods: How, When and What Foods?
As a parent of a new baby, knowing when the right time to transition from one stage of feeding to the next can feel scary. Learn More
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Feed the Friends in Your Gut Microbiome
Every food that you eat impacts your health in many ways. Within just 24 hours, the foods we eat can change the bacterial make up in our stomachs, sma... Learn More
Bowl with dry whole grain cereal, yogurt and sliced strawberries and banana.
How Might Our Gut Health Affect Our Mental Health?
Our body has many ways to communicate. Whether it is our brain telling our feet to take steps or our stomach telling our brain it is time to eat. One ... Learn More