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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03/04/18 - Attacking Addiction, Saving LivesA new behavioral health initiative brings resources from around UNH to address New Hampshire's opioid crisis. Read More -
01/10/18 - The Truth About MarijuanaKaren T. Van Gundy and Michael S. Staunton co-author book distinguishing fact from fiction. Read More -
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12/07/17 - Coaching the ProfessionalsUNH Professional Development and Training targets addiction. Read More -
12/04/17 - Full CircleJim Curtis ’99 established a scholarship fund in remembrance of a UNH professor who helped teach him “the importance of having a flexible mind.” Read More -
12/01/17 - Cartooning for HealthHEAL Symposium explores mental health interventions through comics. Read More -
11/28/17 - Esprit de (Ambulance) CorpsFor 50 years, UNH’s volunteer emergency medical service has served the community and set future caregivers on their path. Read More -
11/28/17 - Tech SupportPrevention Innovations Research Center’s uSafeUS app goes national and has added new features that can be used to help prevent an assault. Read More -
11/28/17 - Biomedical BridgebuilderA new grant will help UNH research move from the lab bench to the bedside. Read More