Health
From Online Discovery to Desert Research
UNH graduate student Anna Frisbie conducted fieldwork at Saguaro National Park, studying how natural soundscapes impact visitor experiences. Her research, part of a collaborative project with the National Park Service and Leave No Trace, explores how sound influences emotional connections to nature... Read More
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08/21/25UNH Study Finds Walkable Neighborhoods Eased Pandemic Mental Health Declines
UNH economist Karen Conway’s new study finds that walkable neighborhoods helped buffer pandemic-related mental health declines. Using national data,... -
08/18/25Planting the Seeds for Tomorrow’s Healthcare Workers
Building the region’s future healthcare workforce is a team effort, and a partnership between the UNH College of Health and Human Services (CHHS) and... -
07/28/25Training the Nurses New Hampshire Needs
When faced with change, Ruth Swenson leans on a simple but steadfast belief: things will work out. It’s a mindset that has shaped every chapter of... -
07/17/25More Than a Workout: UNH’s Lifetime Activity Program Helps Students Build Healthier Lives
UNH’s Lifetime Activity Program offers students two credits for participating in wellness-focused classes like pickleball, yoga, and running....
Recent Stories
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08/03/18 - Seeing the Hikers for the TreesUNH researchers are monitoring visitor use in the White Mountain National Forest to help managers ease parking and crowding. Read More -
05/11/18 - Transfer Student Jumps on Pre-Med TrackEvan Boylan '18 went from the U.S. Marines to community college to UNH. And now he’s headed to grad school. Read More -
05/02/18 - Union Leader: CMC Nurse Spreads Hope and Healing to Patients on Floating HospitalUNH nursing alum Rebecca Roma recently spent 8 weeks working on the Africa Mercy, the world's largest non-governmental floating hospital. Read More -
05/01/18 - Alternatives to MedicineWith the support of a gift from Jayne “Kerry” Eastman Chandler ’84, Don Robin is studying mindfulness to treat chronic pain and addiction. Read More -
04/23/18 - From Research to ResultsUndergraduate work is showcased in latest edition of UNH research journal Inquiry. Read More -
03/28/18 - Sound Public Policy and Good EconomicsHealth economist Reagan Baughman has seen firsthand how public policy directly impacts the health care of millions of people. Read More -
03/15/18 - New Telehealth Program Addresses Maternal Substance AbuseProject ECHO helps pregnant women and newborns in rural areas. Read More -
03/11/18 - New Research Aims To Help Humans Survive DehydrationA major NIH grant will help professor Matt MacManes understand dehydration by studying a tiny desert rodent. Read More -
03/06/18 - Making an ImpactUNH occupational therapy students are putting their skills into practice. Read More -
03/05/18 - Wisdom on AgingAs America gets older, UNH research creates knowledge that promotes happy, healthy aging. Read More