Health and Fitness

May 9, 2025 | 2 MIN READ

LIHUE — The month of May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and more than two dozen people representing a variety of different government agencies and community organizations took to Rice...

May 8, 2025 | 9 MIN READ

When Amy Feeley-Austin of Kona was going through a tough time, Medicaid was a lifesaver that provided health care for her two young children.

May 3, 2025 | 4 MIN READ

The question in the headline? This must be serious!

May 2, 2025 | 2 MIN READ

There were a lot of supporters of Denim Day on Wednesday, a global movement to raise awareness about sexual violence against women.

April 30, 2025 | 6 MIN READ

HANALEI — 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay’s month-long series of health awareness initiatives reached its flavorful finale over the weekend.

April 29, 2025 | 3 MIN READ

Mental health services for children and youth would get a much-needed boost under a bill that awaits action by Gov. Josh Green.

April 28, 2025 | 1 MIN READ

PUHI — The Child and Family Service Ohana Fun Fest was old out at 300 people, but more than that took advantage of sunny, if windy, conditions on Sunday to enjoy event at the Puhi park o...

April 26, 2025 | 4 MIN READ

It’s easy to get confused by what’s labeled as “healthy” in today’s food industry. For example, cereals marketed as heart-healthy might contain just a small amoun...

April 25, 2025 | 2 MIN READ

LIHUE — Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami joined Cindy Fowler of the Alzheimer’s Association and caregiver Denise Robinson on Wednesday to congratulate Wendy Norcross and Frank Wattunen of...

April 24, 2025 | 1 MIN READ

LIHUE — National Denim Day will be observed this year on April 30.

April 16, 2025 | 2 MIN READ

Several caring hospice volunteers have been honored for their heartfelt efforts in bringing comfort and compassion to life’s final chapter.

April 14, 2025 | 4 MIN READ

After Hawaii confirmed its first measles case in years, the state Education and Health departments are ramping up vaccination efforts, focusing on thousands of students who remain noncompliant...

April 12, 2025 | 2 MIN READ

LIHUE — Two of the schools signed up to participate in Friday’s Kauai District Health Office open house canceled at the last moment because of concerns over inclement weather....

April 12, 2025 | 5 MIN READ

Are you aware how powerful mobility and stability movements can be? Especially as we age, maintaining strength and cardiovascular fitness often takes more attention than mobility and stability...

April 12, 2025 | 3 MIN READ

On Thursday, in collaboration with The Helmsley Charitable Trust, the American Heart Association (AHA) gathered at Oahu’s Washington Place to offer a lifeline for stroke patients —...

April 11, 2025 | 3 MIN READ

Mayor Derek S. K. Kawakami frequently paraphrases “It takes a village to raise a child.”