Living Well Blog

Meet Noreen. She’s dean emeritus and professor of social work at the Thompson School of Social Work and Public Health, University of Hawai`i at Mānoa. As a native and lifelong resident of Hawaii, she was raised with and respects Hawaiian culture.For instance, there’s a belief that health and well-… See more

Popular media, gyms, coaches, diet programs and the diet industry often promise to speed up or boost your metabolism to help people lose or maintain weight or avoid weight gain as they age. But metabolic health isn’t just about a slim figure. It affects physical and mental health beyond body weight… See more

If you’re like most people, you’ve probably kept track of your weight throughout your life. However, the metric you should rely on is your body composition. Why? Your weight is merely a number on your bathroom scale. It doesn't provide an accurate picture of your body size, shape or health. What… See more

Now that we’re heading into the summer months, a wide array of summer fruits will be available. This may not seem appealing if you’ve cut back on, or even eliminated, fruit from your diet because of the sugar content. However, some fruits are low in sugar and/or have little effect on your blood… See more

I am amazed by our innate ability to learn. When children are young, they absorb new concepts and learn new skills every day. That’s expected, and for most of the last century, scientists believed our brains did most of their learning from birth to around age 25.… See more

Wanting to live forever – or at least as long as possible – is a concept built into the human spirit. In fact, most Americans want to make it to 100, according to a survey conducted by the Stanford Center on Longevity, in partnership with TIME magazine. Advances in medical technology and a better… See more

Nobody likes to get sick – especially when they’re on vacation. But sickness happens, unfortunately, no matter where we are. You can sprain an ankle in Peru or get food poisoning in Italy. You can lose your luggage – and your prescription meds — on the first leg of your dream trip.  But what… See more

It’s not news that hormones play a significant role in our health. They’re involved in various functions, such as regulating blood sugar, blood pressure, fertility/reproduction, metabolism and sleep. But what’s often overlooked is the role hormones play in mood, particularly happiness. When you’re… See more

Are you always hungry or snacking, sometimes even after a meal? You can experience unexplained hunger if you have conditions such as anxiety, type 2 diabetes or thyroid disorders, or take certain medications such as corticosteroids, tricyclic antidepressants, or cyproheptadine. But sometimes,… See more

Nearly 50 million Americans suffer from seasonal allergies, which cause uncomfortable symptoms such as a stuffy or runny nose, itchy or swollen eyes, sneezing, coughing, post-nasal drip and fatigue. Seasonal allergies, also known as hay fever, are triggered when trees, grasses and weeds… See more