Health & Well-Being

Senior women enjoying meal together at home
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
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
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