This self-guided check-in will help you take stock of your emotional well-being — and learn how to make changes.We know we should get a physical exam every year; we have annual reviews at work; some
One of our most important senses, hearing connects us to other people and the world around us. The loss of hearing can make some situations frustrating, or even lead to isolation and withdrawal from many
Because high blood pressure rarely has any warning signs, you might easily be unaware you have it, at least until trouble strikes. That's why it's important to have your blood pressure checked periodically. Whether you
While some foods are known for enhancing cognitive fitness, others have the opposite effect. Many of the same foods that are harmful to your heart and blood vessels can also lead to strokes. Therefore, you
Because anger is fundamentally a raw emotion, we often don't give it much analysis. But if you believe that you or someone you know has a real anger problem, investigating the origins of anger and
For years, fat was a dirty word in the dietary world. After World War II, large studies established links between saturated fat and heart disease. Most dietary experts advised people to reduce their fat intake,
Dear Friends,Some weeks ago, Laurie Adamshick presented to the Honolulu chapter of theAmazing Care network about estate planning, a topic most of us would rather ignore. She gave a compelling presentation about the importance of
“My 82-year-old Mom has had back pain for decades. She had back surgery, but the pain came back after 5 years. Then she had kyphoplasty but that only helped for about a year. Since then,
A new study discovers ways to reduce your chances of developing dementia before you are 65. Dementia usually develops in people ages 65 years and older. So-called young-onset dementia, occurring in those younger than age
The desire to become fitter, "more attractive," younger versions of ourselves has fueled a multibillion-dollar-a-year cosmetic surgery industry. But whether cosmetic surgery is right for you depends on what you hope to gain from having
