http://192.168.169.76:80/healthhealthhttp://192.168.169.76:80/why-teens-need-bone-building-supportMost parents and teens don't know it, but teenagers are building the bone strength they'll rely on for decades. Adolescence is a critical and limited window for developing strong bones, and the habits formed now can affect bone health later in life. Learn what parents and teens can do today to build a stronger foundation for the future.Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMThttp://192.168.169.76:80/why-teens-need-bone-building-support/Media/Default/Keely/Girl%20with%20milk%20hero.jpg/Media/Default/Keely/girls%20in%20park.jpghealthhmsa, islandscene.com, osteoporosis, Mark Lau, teen bone healthKeely Kalama-Lakeyhttp://192.168.169.76:80/managing-everyday-pain-understanding-common-optionsPain management isn’t one-size-fits-all. In observance of September as Pain Awareness Month, part II of our pain-management series features insights from anesthesiology and pain management specialist, Troy Tada, D.O., on common treatment options and why goals like comfort and everyday life matter. Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMThttp://192.168.169.76:80/managing-everyday-pain-understanding-common-options/Media/Default/Courtney/2026/painpartIIHERO.png/Media/Default/Courtney/2026/painpartIITHUMB.jpghealthpain management, chronic pain, hawaii, healthEarl Yoshiihttp://192.168.169.76:80/why-pau-hana-is-good-for-the-soulIt can be hard to decompress after a high-stress workday. In Hawaiʻi, pau hana is more than just social hour or having pūpū. Ruth Davis, MFT, a licensed marriage and family therapist in Honolulu, shares how the cultural tradition creates a meaningful bridge between work and personal life.Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:00:00 GMThttp://192.168.169.76:80/why-pau-hana-is-good-for-the-soul/Media/Default/Michelle%20L/Pau%20Hana/Pau%20Hana%201600x500.jpg/Media/Default/Michelle%20L/Pau%20Hana/Pau%20Hana%20540x304.jpghealthpau hana, happy, Work, workplace, pau, stress, stress reliefMichelle Liuhttp://192.168.169.76:80/body-scan-meditation-beginners-guideMindfulness doesn't have to be complicated. Learn how body scan meditation can help you tune in to your body, let go of expectations, and cultivate awareness one breath at a time.Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:00:00 GMThttp://192.168.169.76:80/body-scan-meditation-beginners-guide/Media/Default/David/bodscanmeditationIMAGE.png/Media/Default/David/bodscanmeditationTHUMB.pnghealthbody scan meditation, mindfulness, healing, health, hawaiiDavid Frickmanhttp://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 16:00:00 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/making-lupus-visible-a-hawaii-advocates-story-of-resilienceLupus doesn't always show its symptoms on the outside. Hawaiʻi advocate Karen Ng shares how a life-changing diagnosis became a mission to help others living with an invisible illness find understanding, support, and community.Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:00:00 GMThttp://192.168.169.76:80/making-lupus-visible-a-hawaii-advocates-story-of-resilience/Media/Default/Courtney/2026/lupusadvocateHERO2.png/Media/Default/Courtney/2026/lupusadvocateTHUMB.pnghealthlupus, awareness, warrior, health, invisible illness, chronic diseaseCourtney Takabayashihttp://192.168.169.76:80/a-guide-to-postpartum-recoveryChildbirth is a beautiful culmination of nearly nine months of waiting, but also the beginning of a mother’s healing journey. Learn about the physical, emotional, and social changes that can occur after birth, and how proper postpartum care can support the well-being of both mother and baby.Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:00:00 GMThttp://192.168.169.76:80/a-guide-to-postpartum-recovery/Media/Default/Kristen/Afterbirth/afterbirthHERO2.jpg/Media/Default/Kristen/Afterbirth/shutterstock_2284562895.jpghealthhealth, postpartum, postpartum depression, mother, new mothers, mothers, mom, moms in hawaii, afterbirth care, newborn care, newborn, birth story, birth, baby, baby health, mom health, healthy moms, healthy moms healthy babies, baby bondingKristen Nemoto Jayhttp://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/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 17:00:00 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/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/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/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/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/lupus-awareness-monthMay is Lupus Awareness Month. Lupus, often called the “invisible” autoimmune disease, can cause fatigue, joint pain, and organ inflammation. It affects an estimated 1.5 million people in the U.S. We talked with Kristine Uramoto, M.D., board-certified rheumatologist and president of the Hawaii Rheumatology Society, to learn more.Tue, 26 May 2026 17:00:00 GMThttp://192.168.169.76:80/lupus-awareness-month/Media/Default/Courtney/2026/lupusawarenessmonthHERO.png/Media/Default/Courtney/2026/lupusawarenessTHUMB.jpghealthhealth, hawaii, lupus, conditions, autoimmune, awareness monthCourtney Takabayashihttp://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/understanding-sclerodermaJune is Scleroderma Awareness Month. Scleroderma is more than a skin condition — for many, it affects the whole body. Learn how this rare autoimmune disease impacts patients in Hawaii, and how support is helping people live fuller lives.Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:00:00 GMThttp://192.168.169.76:80/understanding-scleroderma/Media/Default/Summer/Scleroderma_HERO%20(1).jpg/Media/Default/Summer/hands_BODY.jpghealthscleroderma, scleroderma awareness month, Scleroderma Foundation of California, Hawaii Rheumatology Society, support, health, rheumotologySummer Nakaishihttp://192.168.169.76:80/provider-perspective-choose-the-right-careNot every ache, fever, or fall means you need a trip to the emergency room. Knowing when to call your doctor, use telehealth, visit urgent care, or head to the ER can save time, money, and stress. Read our guide to choosing the right care.Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:00:00 GMThttp://192.168.169.76:80/provider-perspective-choose-the-right-care/Media/Default/Michelle%20L/Health%20HERO.jpg/Media/Default/Michelle%20L/Hospital%20Beds%20540x304.jpghealthhealth, emergency room, doctor, cold, flu, clinic, HMSA, 911, hospitalEarl Yoshii