http://192.168.169.76:80/Contents/Item/Display/13771Latest Articleshttp://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 17:00:36 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/beyond-the-basics-blue-distinction-designations-guide-patients-to-better-specialty-careBig health decisions aren’t easy, but you don’t have to navigate them alone. Blue Distinction® Centers highlight hospitals known for quality care and better outcomes. Here’s how they can help you choose the right care in Hawaii.Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:00:44 GMThttp://192.168.169.76:80/beyond-the-basics-blue-distinction-designations-guide-patients-to-better-specialty-care/Media/Default/Sarah%20P/shutterstock_resized.jpg/Media/Default/Sarah%20P/Combined.jpghealthBlue Distinction Designations, Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, specialized care, find a provider, top-ranked providers, top-ranked specialists, Hawaii providersSarah Pearsonhttp://192.168.169.76:80/meatless-marvels-easy-plant-forward-recipesEating less meat doesn’t have to mean giving up the foods you enjoy. In our latest e-cookbook, Meatless Marvels, we share simple, plant-forward recipes that make it easy to add more vegetables to your meals.Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMThttp://192.168.169.76:80/meatless-marvels-easy-plant-forward-recipes/Media/Default/Cookbook/ecookbook_vegetarian_recipes_july_2026_HERO-1.jpg/Media/Default/Cookbook/ecookbook_vegetarian_recipes_july_2026_THUMB.jpgfoodecookbook, cookbook, cooking, recipes, vegetarian, easyCourtney Takabayashihttp://192.168.169.76:80/pearl-haven-a-refuge-and-healing-center-for-youthIn Hawaii, some children labeled as runaways or troublemakers are actually survivors of trafficking. Find out how Pearl Haven creates a safe space where girls can heal, reconnect with their identity, and rebuild their futures.Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:04:00 GMThttp://192.168.169.76:80/pearl-haven-a-refuge-and-healing-center-for-youth/Media/Default/Michelle%20L/Pearl%20Haven/PearlHaven%20Hero%201600x500.jpg/Media/Default/Michelle%20L/Pearl%20Haven/PearlHaven%20Thumbnail%20540x304.jpghealthhawaii, healing, pearl haven, healing, domestic violence, island scene, featureMichelle Liuhttp://192.168.169.76:80/one-health-hawaiiHawaii’s health care system is changing, and collaboration could help shape what comes next. Learn how One Health Hawaii aims to improve coordination, support choice, and build a more sustainable system for local communities. Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:03:00 GMThttp://192.168.169.76:80/one-health-hawaii/Media/Default/Lisa/OneHealthHawaii_HERO.jpg/Media/Default/Lisa/OneHealthHawaii_THUMB.jpgnewsroomhmsa, hawaii pacific health, hph, one health hawaii, healthier hawaii together, nonprofitLisa Baxahttp://192.168.169.76:80/keeping-the-humanity-when-leveraging-aiAI can write, sort, suggest, and summarize, but it still can’t replace what makes us human. In the first story of our new AI series, we look at how to use this fast-moving technology without losing the care, creativity, and connection that matter most.Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:02:00 GMThttp://192.168.169.76:80/keeping-the-humanity-when-leveraging-ai/Media/Default/Michelle%20L/AI/AI_online_HERO.jpg/Media/Default/Michelle%20L/AI/AI_online_THUMB.jpglifestyleai, artificial intelligence, ethical, research, generative, LLMMichelle Liuhttp://192.168.169.76:80/the-art-of-healingWhen Kauai patient navigator Christina Morales is not helping guide her oncology patients through the complex journey of cancer care, she’s creating art. The self-taught artist hopes to help others the same way art helped her through her mental health journey. Morales’s care for her patients shines and is in parallel to her artwork, as she’s constantly inspired to make authentic pieces of local Kauai-based scenes that she recreates through her paintbrushes. Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:01:00 GMThttp://192.168.169.76:80/the-art-of-healing/Media/Default/Summer/DSC08747_christina_morales_hero_1600x500.jpg/Media/Default/Summer/DSC08519_christina%20morales_thumbnail.jpglifestylekauai, painter, mental health, healing arts, artist, local artist, Kauai artist, oncology, joy artistry studioSummer Nakaishihttp://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 16:00:23 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/a-pathway-to-the-future-at-kohala-high-schoolKohala High School made history as the first small school in the nation to be awarded the National Career Academy Coalition’s Model Academy designation for its four career pathways. Career and technical education teacher Dean Snelling was also awarded the John Thompson Exemplary Educator Award. We talked to Snelling about his work with the program and its success.Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:55:00 GMThttp://192.168.169.76:80/a-pathway-to-the-future-at-kohala-high-school/Media/Default/Summer/Kohala_HERO.jpg/Media/Default/Summer/Kohala_Thumb.jpglifestyleKohala HIgh School, KHS, National Career Academy Coalition, NCAC, career pathways, career and technical education, CTE, students, Hawaii, Department of Education, DOE, local studentsSummer Nakaishihttp://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/pain-is-personal-understanding-what-hurts-and-whyPain is personal, and understanding it starts with a conversation. Learn more from Troy Tada, D.O., an anesthesiology and pain management specialist, about how the body, brain, and everyday life play a role in how we experience and manage pain.Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:00:00 GMThttp://192.168.169.76:80/pain-is-personal-understanding-what-hurts-and-why/Media/Default/Courtney/2026/painmanagementHEROupdated.png/Media/Default/Courtney/2026/painmanagementTHUMB.pnghealthpain management, stretch, therapy, patient, hawaii, hmsaEarl Yoshiihttp://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/what-s-for-work-lunch-buddha-bowl-editionBuddha bowls have it all: hearty grains, colorful vegetables, plant-based proteins, and a flavorful dressing. In part 5 of our what’s for (work) lunch? series, we’re sharing how to create a delicious Buddha bowl that’s meal prep-friendly, plus a lineup of recipes that range from fresh and comforting to bold and spice-forward.Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:00:00 GMThttp://192.168.169.76:80/what-s-for-work-lunch-buddha-bowl-edition/Media/Default/Michelle%20L/Work%20Lunches/Buddha%20Bowls/Buddha%20Bowls%20HERO.png/Media/Default/Michelle%20L/Work%20Lunches/Buddha%20Bowls/Peanut%20tofu%20540x304.jpgfoodWork, workplace, easy recipes, easy meals, lunch, bowls, food seriesMichelle 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/scoliosis-awareness-month-signs-screening-stepsScoliosis is often noticed in everyday moments, like a shoulder that looks uneven or a shirt that doesn’t hang quite right. In observance of Scoliosis Awareness Month, find out what the signs mean, how scoliosis is diagnosed, and why most kids with scoliosis grow up to live full, active lives.Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:00:00 GMThttp://192.168.169.76:80/scoliosis-awareness-month-signs-screening-steps/Media/Default/David/scoliosisHERO.jpg/Media/Default/David/scoliosisTHUMB.jpghealthhmsa, health, island scene, scoliosis, kids, awareness monthDavid Frickmanhttp://192.168.169.76:80/emotional-hangovers-how-to-recover-when-you-re-drained-but-didn-t-drinkDid you know you can experience hangovers without having a drop of alcohol? Emotional hangovers can happen after intense emotional experiences, either stressful or joyful. The next day, you may feel drained, foggy, irritable, or just flat. Licensed marriage and family therapist Liza Alex Baker, LMFT, M.A., shares how our brains and bodies process these emotional highs and lows and ways to prevent and overcome these hangovers.Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:00:00 GMThttp://192.168.169.76:80/emotional-hangovers-how-to-recover-when-you-re-drained-but-didn-t-drink/Media/Default/Michelle%20L/Emotional%20Hangovers/emotionalhangoverHERO2.jpg/Media/Default/Michelle%20L/Emotional%20Hangovers/Bed%20540x304.jpghealthMental Health, emotional health, emotional support, alcohol, hmsaMichelle Liuhttp://192.168.169.76:80/better-than-takeout-healthier-homemade-breakfast-sandwichesIf you enjoy fast food breakfast sandwiches but want to save money (and your arteries), we have recipes for healthier, homemade versions. With just a few simple swaps, you’ll have a more nutritious but still delicious breakfast ready in no time. You can make one, two, or a whole batch to throw in the freezer. Your future self will thank you! Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:52:00 GMThttp://192.168.169.76:80/better-than-takeout-healthier-homemade-breakfast-sandwiches/Media/Default/Courtney/healthierbreakfastsandwichALLHERO.jpg/Media/Default/Courtney/2026/04%20-%20healthierbreakfastsandwichALLthumboriginal.jpgfoodbreakfast, Recipe, easy, meal prep, cooking, pancake, portuguese sausage, egg mcmuffinCourtney Takabayashihttp://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 Liu