ERSOY: Are home cooked meals better than eating out? (Part 1)
Around 37 percent of people in the US eat fast food at least once a day. In today’s fast-paced world the convenience of fast food and restaurants often competes with the benefits of home-cooked meals. While quickly grabbing a bite to eat from a fast-food place or ordering a takeout might save time, the advantages of preparing meals at home are substantial and supported by many studies.
Inaugural fly fishing retreat casts off at Waita
WAIMEA — A dozen women living with breast cancer recently wrapped up the inaugural Fly Fishing Retreat hosted by Casting for Recovery in Waimea.
ERSOY: Are collagen supplements necessary?
The sport supplements industry is worth over 25 billion dollars, and almost every week new products are coming on the market. It can be very confusing, and many products are very expensive too. Yet understanding what you may need to supplement is crucial for your health.
Tropic Care team ready for action on Kaua‘i
LIHU‘E — Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami was joined by Dr. Janet Berreman of the Kaua‘i District Health Office and Kaua‘i Complex Area Superintendent Daniel Hamada in welcoming the Tropic Care team to Kaua‘i for the group’s sixth deployment to the island.
Free veterinary service to be offered during Tropic Care
WAIPOULI — Yappy Hour, a partnership between Sheraton Kaua‘i Coconut Beach Resort and Kaua‘i Humane Society, was filled with excitement on Thursday, as the event drew a group of visiting travel advisors from the Apple Leisure Group and guests staying at the Waipouli property.
JONES: Muscle soreness: The first shall be last
Mahalo for your continued Health & Hope coaching. Thanks to you, I’ve been working out regularly since January. Long story short, I used to get really sore the day after my workouts but I don’t anymore. Does this mean that I’m no longer getting the same results as I did when I started? I like being sore to know that I’ve done something.
ERSOY: The most popular beverage (part 3)
After reading my previous parts to this series on coffee you might feel that you want to try to reduce or quit coffee. Maybe you have tried previously. Here some practical tips that might help.
Wellness Day at Walmart on Saturday
LIHU‘E — The Walmart store in Lihu‘e will join the eight other Hawai‘i Walmart stores in hosting the Walmart Wellness Day on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
ERSOY: The most popular beverage (part 2)
Did you know that legendary boxer Mike Tyson never had a cup of coffee in his life? Don’t worry, I’m not suggesting to totally stop drinking coffee. However, it would be good to know and understand some health consequences that coffee may lead to, and as always make your own decision.
JONES: Water workouts: Whatever floats your boat
I’m a regular reader and always appreciate the fun-filled facts you provide about fitness and fat loss. In last month’s column, you mentioned that working out in water might not be a great exercise. I actually love the resistance that water provides when I’m practicing my martial art kicks and punches. Please clarify your perspective for me, and keep up the great work, sensei.
ERSOY: The most popular beverage (part 1)
Probably you already guessed, yes it’s coffee! The earth’s population is around 8 billion people, and about 1 billion of them are daily coffee drinkers. However, 66 percent of Americans drink coffee every day.
ERSOY: How to get most benefit from exercise (part 2)
Do you exercise but are not getting the results that you would like?
JONES: Q & A: April’s foolish fit and fat foolery
Aloha, fitness fanatics, exercise enthusiasts, and weight-wary warriors! April Fools has come and gone, but not the opportunity for me to debunk some of the most common myths about fitness and fat loss.
ERSOY: How to get most benefit from exercise (part 1)
Around 64 million Americans have a gym membership, but statistics show that as many as 65 percent of them get some form of injury.
ERSOY: Should we worry about insulin resistance? Part 2
What we can do about it?
Bum Run hits back at colon cancer
PO‘IPU — The Grand Hyatt Kaua‘i, in collaboration with the American Cancer Society Relay for Life, announced the 2024 7th annual Bum Run will take place on March 16 to raise awareness and funds for colon cancer research.
JONES: Starting March third … March forth!
I can hardly believe that it’s been a year since our first Super Sunday Sunset Stroll. Time marches on, huh? Mahalo to all who have enjoyed the scenic coastline with us during our monthly “commute and communicate” community congregation… aka “Walk & Talk.”
ERSOY: Should we worry about insulin resistance? Part 1
According to a National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, only 12 percent of adults are metabolically healthy.
WCMS walking to school on Feb. 21
WAIMEA — Waimea Canyon Middle School (WCMS) is asking motorists to be mindful on Feb. 21, starting at 7 a.m., when it joins schools from around the world to host a “Walk to School” day.
Health and wellness resource fair held at SMMH
KAPA‘A — Hawai‘i Health Systems Corporation Kaua‘i Region CEO and president Lance Segawa invited people to take some head cabbages on Saturday during the HHSC Kaua‘i Region community health and wellness resource fair at Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital (SMMH).