June’s Letter From the CEO
Dear Friends,I’ve just finished reading Life After the Diagnosis, a book written by Dr. Steven Pantilat, who practices palliative care medicine in San Francisco. The book offers acute observations about what happens when people receive
Positive Psychology: Harnessing the power of happiness, mindfulness, and inner strength
Positive emotions have been linked with better health, longer life, and greater well-being in numerous scientific studies. On the other hand, chronic anger, worry, and hostility increase the risk of developing heart disease, as people
Meditation for Your Health
This guide will cover some of the many different approaches to the practice, explain how meditation activates various parts of the brain, and explore the different medical conditions it might help. Then we will guide
11 Questions to Take Stock of Your Emotional Well-Being
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
Testing for hearing loss
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
Measuring blood pressure
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
Brain-draining foods
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
Assessing anger issues
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
Are fats so bad?
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,
May’s Letter From the CEO
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
It hurts so much I can’t walk
“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,
10 Warning Signs of Dementia You Shouldn’t Ignore
It’s not unusual to have occasional trouble finding the right word or remembering where you put things. But persistent difficulty with thinking, memory or the ability to perform everyday tasks might be signs of something more
A fresh look at risks for developing young-onset dementia
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