http://192.168.169.76:80/Blogs/Blog/Item%3FblogId=8Health and Wellness brought to you by HMSAhttp://192.168.169.76:80/wikivision-restores-sight-one-good-deed-at-a-timeThrough community partnerships, WikiVision is helping uninsured and underinsured patients see clearly again. The nonprofit was started by two siblings when they were in high school and continues to change lives with the help of volunteers and community support. Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:00:55 GMThttp://192.168.169.76:80/wikivision-restores-sight-one-good-deed-at-a-time/Media/Default/Craig/Health/WikiVision/shutterstock_2540209167.jpg/Media/Default/Craig/Health/WikiVision/shutterstock_2026379069.jpghealthCataracts, eyes, vision, WikiVision, ophthalmologyCraig DeSilvahttp://192.168.169.76:80/the-calming-powers-of-saltwater-therapyThere’s something magical about the ocean. Whether you enjoy the view from the shoreline or take a quick dip, the vast waters are a calming refuge. Jodi Leslie Matsuo, DrPH, RDN, a Native Hawaiian registered dietitian whose work centers on Native Hawaiian health and wellness, shares the science behind “saltwater therapy” and why Native Hawaiians have understood the ocean’s healing power for generations.Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:00:00 GMThttp://192.168.169.76:80/the-calming-powers-of-saltwater-therapy/Media/Default/Michelle%20L/Saltwater%20Therapy/Saltwater%20Therapy%201600x500.jpg/Media/Default/Michelle%20L/Saltwater%20Therapy/Kailua%20waves%20540x304.jpghealthocean, health, wellness, therapy, salt, water, beachMichelle Liuhttp://192.168.169.76:80/what-s-for-work-lunch-pasta-salad-editionIs the summer heat getting you down? Skip reheated leftovers and cool off with three refreshing make-ahead pasta salads. Part 7 of our what’s for (work) lunch? series features a smoky barbecue ranch pasta salad, savory sesame-ginger soba with tofu, and a colorful Mexican street corn-inspired pasta salad. Which one will you try first?Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:00:00 GMThttp://192.168.169.76:80/what-s-for-work-lunch-pasta-salad-edition/Media/Default/Michelle%20L/Work%20Lunches/Pasta%20Salads/Pasta%20Salads%201600x500.png/Media/Default/Michelle%20L/Work%20Lunches/Pasta%20Salads/BBQ%20Ranch%20Chicken%20540x304.jpgfoodFood, easy meals, easy packable, lunchMichelle Liuhttp://192.168.169.76:80/skip-the-cafe-with-homemade-coffee-syrupsWhile coffee syrups are often a delicious addition to your morning cup, they often contain a lot of sugar and artificial ingredients. Making your own syrup means you have the power to control which ingredients and how much sugar to add! Here are some recipes that are healthier and still infuse flavor in your latte.Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:00:00 GMThttp://192.168.169.76:80/skip-the-cafe-with-homemade-coffee-syrups/Media/Default/Michelle%20L/Coffee%20Syrups/Coffee%201600x500.jpg/Media/Default/Michelle%20L/Coffee%20Syrups/Three%20Syrups%20540x304.jpgfoodcoffee, morning, breakfast, caffeineMichelle Liuhttp://192.168.169.76:80/what-s-for-work-lunch-viral-recipes-editionPart six of our what’s for (work) lunch? series takes us online! From a pasta that caused grocery stores to run out of feta to a versatile beef and sweet potato bowl, here are some recipes that have gone viral over the last few years and for good reason: They’re delicious, easy to make, and perfect for your workday break. Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMThttp://192.168.169.76:80/what-s-for-work-lunch-viral-recipes-edition/Media/Default/Michelle%20L/Work%20Lunches/Viral%20TikTok%20Recipes/Viral%20Recipes%201600x500.jpg/Media/Default/Michelle%20L/Work%20Lunches/Viral%20TikTok%20Recipes/Hot%20Honey%20Bowl%20540x304.jpgfoodFood, easy meals, easy recipe, easy packable, lunch, viralMichelle Liuhttp://192.168.169.76:80/q-a-with-wendy-mink-on-her-mothers-lifelong-fight-for-equalityFrom Congress to courts in Hawaii, the late U.S. Representative Patsy Mink helped open doors for generations. Her daughter, Wendy Mink, shares why that legacy and the fight for equality still matter.Thu, 23 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMThttp://192.168.169.76:80/q-a-with-wendy-mink-on-her-mothers-lifelong-fight-for-equality/Media/Default/Craig/Lifestyle/Wendy%20Mink/Green%20background.JPG/Media/Default/Craig/Lifestyle/Wendy%20Mink/Gwen%20and%20Patsy.jpeglifestylePatsy Mink, Wendy Mink, Title IX, sports, women, sportsCraig DeSilvahttp://192.168.169.76:80/premenstrual-dysphoric-disorder-when-pms-becomes-debilitatingThe days leading up to a period often bring irritability, fatigue, and food cravings. But for those living with premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), the symptoms can be even more severe. Shandhini Raidoo, M.D., a board-certified ob-gyn and associate professor at the University of Hawaii at Manoa John A. Burns School of Medicine, shares how PMDD differs from typical premenstrual syndrome, how it’s misdiagnosed, and the treatments that can help, so you don’t have to suffer anymore.Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMThttp://192.168.169.76:80/premenstrual-dysphoric-disorder-when-pms-becomes-debilitating/Media/Default/Michelle%20L/PMDD/PMDD%20HERO%201.jpg/Media/Default/Michelle%20L/PMDD/PMDD%201.jpghealthpms, period, women's health, obgynMichelle Liuhttp://192.168.169.76:80/from-combat-to-compassionFrom Operation Iraqi Freedom to therapy room and classroom. Gulf War veteran and social worker Christopher Slavens' journey is one of resilience and self-discovery to finally regaining joy and purpose in life. Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMThttp://192.168.169.76:80/from-combat-to-compassion/Media/Default/Craig/Health/Christopher%20Slavens/SlavensDSC01502art1600x500.jpg/Media/Default/Craig/Health/Christopher%20Slavens/SlavensDesert540x304.jpghealthPost traumatic stress syndrome, PTSD, war, veteran, Christopher Slavens, social worker, mental health, behavioral health, trauma-informed careCraig DeSilvahttp://192.168.169.76:80/a-new-line-of-support-for-youth-mental-healthWhat if the best person to talk to when you’re struggling is someone your own age? On Maui, 12 teenagers are proving that peer support can be a powerful tool for youth mental health. Meet the volunteers behind YouthLine Hawaii’s first-ever island cohort. Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMThttp://192.168.169.76:80/a-new-line-of-support-for-youth-mental-health/Media/Default/Michelle%20L/YouthLine/YouthLine%20Logo%20HERO.jpg/Media/Default/Michelle%20L/YouthLine/YouthLine%201.jpghealthMental Health, mental well being, kids health, keiki, keiki health, students, MauiMichelle Liuhttp://192.168.169.76:80/sneaky-spinach-dessertsSpinach may be known for its leafy green goodness, but its neutral taste also means it’s the perfect vegetable to hide in desserts! From smoothies to baked goods, you’ll never know these sweets have a hidden green gem inside.Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:00:00 GMThttp://192.168.169.76:80/sneaky-spinach-desserts/Media/Default/Michelle%20L/Sneaky%20Spinach%20Desserts/Spinach%20Desserts%201600x500.jpg/Media/Default/Michelle%20L/Sneaky%20Spinach%20Desserts/Vanilla%20Cake%20540x304.jpgfoodFood, easy recipe, dessert, Desserts, spinachMichelle Liuhttp://192.168.169.76:80/lessons-beyond-the-skate-parkSkateboarders look fearless flipping through the air, but behind every trick is real courage and fierce determination, especially when a fall could happen at any moment. Just ask 9-year-old Phoenix Nakaishi. Discover how he and his sister, Indie, use skateboarding to conquer fear, build resilience, and find confidence on and off the board.Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:00:00 GMThttp://192.168.169.76:80/lessons-beyond-the-skate-park/Media/Default/Michelle%20L/Skateboarding/Skateboarding%20HERO.jpg/Media/Default/Michelle%20L/Skateboarding/Phoenix.jpgfitnessexercise, physical activity, Honolulu, fitness, outdoor fitness, outdoor activities in HawaiiMichelle Liuhttp://192.168.169.76:80/anyone-can-cook-how-to-find-confidence-in-the-kitchenDo you get stressed in the kitchen? Same. But after spending most of my 20s relying on the microwave, I’ve spent the last three years learning ways to make cooking less intimidating. Here are a few basics that helped a reluctant home cook build confidence in the kitchen (no passion required).Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:00:00 GMThttp://192.168.169.76:80/anyone-can-cook-how-to-find-confidence-in-the-kitchen/Media/Default/Michelle%20L/Anyone%20Can%20Cook/Kitchen%201600x500.jpg/Media/Default/Michelle%20L/Anyone%20Can%20Cook/Cooking%20Cartoon%20540x304.jpgfoodcooking, island scene, kitchen, kitchenware, TipsMichelle Liuhttp://192.168.169.76:80/honoring-a-beloved-kumu-at-merrie-monarchThe legacy of a kumu hula who revolutionized kane hula as we know it today lives on. Former students of Darrell Lupenui's Men of Waimapuna honor their beloved kumu through song and dance. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:00:00 GMThttp://192.168.169.76:80/honoring-a-beloved-kumu-at-merrie-monarch/Media/Default/Craig/Lifestyle/Merrie%20Monarch%20Hoike/Group%20chant.jpg/Media/Default/Craig/Lifestyle/Merrie%20Monarch%20Hoike/Darrell%202.jpglifestyleMerrie Monarch, hula, Hawaiian traditions, Hawaiian culture, dance, mele, chant, Darrell Lupenui, kumu, Men of Waimapuna, hoikeCraig DeSilvahttp://192.168.169.76:80/what-s-for-work-lunch-snack-box-editionAs a kid, lunch in the school cafeteria was a big deal. Sure, there were the musubi, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, or the rare treat of leftover soup or stew in a thermos. But if you were lucky enough to have a compartmentalized meal kit with crackers, cheese, and meat, suddenly everyone wanted to be your friend. These lunches follow the same concept: an assortment of snacks, easy to assemble, and fun to eat. (Popularity may or may not be included.) Thu, 28 May 2026 17:00:00 GMThttp://192.168.169.76:80/what-s-for-work-lunch-snack-box-edition/Media/Default/Michelle%20L/Work%20Lunches/Snack%20Boxes/Snack%20Box%20HERO.png/Media/Default/Michelle%20L/Work%20Lunches/Snack%20Boxes/Charcuterie540x304.jpgfoodWork, lunch, easy breakfast, easy recipe, easy mealMichelle Liuhttp://192.168.169.76:80/from-preemie-to-superhero-dax-s-march-for-babies-storyMay is Women’s Health Awareness Month. In April, HMSA was proud to support the March of Dimes’ March for Babies fundraiser and advocacy event. Meet the Kitashiros, this year’s March of Dimes ambassador family and HMSA members, who share the story of their superhero son, Dax, who was born prematurely, received expert care in the neonatal intensive care unit, and is a healthy and strong kindergartener today. Wed, 20 May 2026 17:00:00 GMThttp://192.168.169.76:80/from-preemie-to-superhero-dax-s-march-for-babies-story/Media/Default/Lynn/Team%20HMSA%20at%20March%20for%20Babies%20hero%20image.jpg/Media/Default/Lynn/Dax%20and%20family%20thumbnail%20and%20body%20image.jpgnewsroommarch of dimes, march for babies, maternal health, infant health, hmsa, kitashiro family, hawaii, healthLynn Shibuyahttp://192.168.169.76:80/decadent-but-healthier-desserts-sheet-pan-styleWe’ve covered sheet pan dinners, so what comes after? Dessert, of course! From chocolate cake to peanut butter chunk oatmeal bars, try these treats. They’re a little healthier than their traditional counterparts and will serve a crowd.Thu, 14 May 2026 17:00:00 GMThttp://192.168.169.76:80/decadent-but-healthier-desserts-sheet-pan-style/Media/Default/Michelle%20L/Sheet%20Pan%20Desserts/PB%20bars%20HERO.jpg/Media/Default/Michelle%20L/Sheet%20Pan%20Desserts/Choc%20cake%20540x304.jpgfoodFood, easy recipe, dessert, Desserts, easy recipes, sheet panMichelle Liuhttp://192.168.169.76:80/lightened-up-burgers-for-national-burger-dayCelebrate National Burger Day (May 28) with a lightened-up version of a typical smash burger or enjoy a meatless version that’s packed with fiber and flavor!Tue, 12 May 2026 17:00:00 GMThttp://192.168.169.76:80/lightened-up-burgers-for-national-burger-day/Media/Default/Michelle%20L/Natl%20Burger%20Day/Burger%20HERO.PNG/Media/Default/Michelle%20L/Natl%20Burger%20Day/Smash%20Burger%20540x304.jpgfoodburger, Food, barbeque, BBQ, grill, pickles, tomatoes, recipesMichelle Liuhttp://192.168.169.76:80/cortisol-chaos-understanding-the-bodys-stress-hormoneDoes cortisol deserve the villainous role it’s been cast in on social media? Sandi Tsumoto, M.D., a family medicine doctor in Kahului and assistant clinical professor at the University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine, explains the stress hormone’s role in our bodies, why it’s not all bad, and what you can do to regulate levels. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:00:00 GMThttp://192.168.169.76:80/cortisol-chaos-understanding-the-bodys-stress-hormone/Media/Default/Michelle%20L/Cortisol/Cortisol%202%201600x500.jpg/Media/Default/Michelle%20L/Cortisol/Cortisol%20540x304.jpghealthhealth, JABSOM, stress, Stress Management, stress relief, Yoga, meditationMichelle Liuhttp://192.168.169.76:80/what-s-for-work-lunch-cold-lunches-editionSome offices may not have a microwave in the break room. So, as in part 3 of our monthly series, what’s for (work) lunch?, we’re sharing a variety of cold lunch ideas, no heat required. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:00:00 GMThttp://192.168.169.76:80/what-s-for-work-lunch-cold-lunches-edition/Media/Default/Michelle%20L/Work%20Lunches/Cold%20Lunches/what’s%20for%20(work)%20lunch.png/Media/Default/Michelle%20L/Work%20Lunches/Cold%20Lunches/Egg%20Salad%20BODY.jpgfoodWork, lunch, easy meals, easy recipes, easy packable, cold, SandwichMichelle Liuhttp://192.168.169.76:80/coming-home“Each night Honolulu city lights. Bring me back again.” – Keola Beamer For many local people, opportunities are found beyond the Pacific Ocean. But it's always good to come back home. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:00:00 GMThttp://192.168.169.76:80/coming-home/Media/Default/Craig/Lifestyle/Coming%20Home/_5_12440_resize%20cmyk%201600x500%20(2).tif/Media/Default/Craig/Lifestyle/Coming%20Home/_5_12785%20B%20-Y%20540x304.jpglifestyleHawaii, home, cost of living, Mainland, homecoming, outmigration, brain drain, hmsaCraig DeSilva