New workout dos and don’ts
It’s always exciting to begin a new fitness program. But injuries can result, so it’s important to be smart and start slowly. Rapid increase in duration, intensity, frequency or type of exercise is just one of the reasons injuries happen. Improper movement technique, unfamiliarity with proper use of equipment, and weak or imbalanced muscle groups […]
How to Prepare for Your Child’s Sports Physical
It’s back to school time! As you prepare your child for a new school year, don’t forget about the all-important: sports physical. Dr. Rachel Coel, Medical Director at the Queen’s Center for Sports Medicine, explains what it is and how to prepare. What a PPE is To participate in school sports, the Hawaii State Department of Education requires […]
Reading Food Labels
The traditional Hawaiian diet may have been “one of the best in the world.” It was a simple, high starch, high fiber, low saturated fat, low cholesterol, and LOW in SALT. – George Kanahele While salt is an essential nutrient for all bodily functions, we often eat excess amounts of salt. Knowing how to read […]
How to Prevent a Stroke
Are you at risk for a stroke? No matter what your age or family history, a stroke does not have to happen to you. As with heart disease, Type 2 diabetes and other chronic diseases, there are specific risk factors that put you at a higher risk of stroke. African American Age (older than 55) […]
Bone Health for Men and Women
Are you at risk for bone loss or fractures? Most people assume that they are not at risk since they experience no symptoms. However, bone damage can occur without any obvious warning signs. The risk for osteoporosis, a common medical condition that causes the weakening of the bones, increases for both men and women with […]
When to Go to the Emergency Room vs. an After Hours Center or Urgent Care Center
Where do you go when you or a loved one is sick or injured – and your doctor’s office is closed? Knowing the difference between a hospital emergency room and after-hours center or urgent care center is important for everyone. What is an Urgent Care Center? Urgent care centers and after hours centers are conveniently […]
Eating Right Before, During and After Pregnancy
A woman’s nutritional health is essential for her good health, however, with the prospects of pregnancy and breastfeeding, her nutrition also becomes essential for the well-being of the baby. Due to the physical changes that occur during and after pregnancy, a woman’s nutritional needs change at each stage. It is imperative that the changing nutrient needs […]
Stress Management (Simple Tips)
Feeling stressed out? If your daily life feels like a whirlwind of kids, career, chaos and commitments, it’s time to take control. Taking care of yourself now, can reduce your level of stress and help you to stay cool, calm and collected later when stressors hit. Know Your Stress Symptoms Before you can start reducing […]
Superfoods for Good Health
Super foods refer to foods that have health-promoting properties such as reducing your risk of disease or improving any aspect of physical or emotional health. Superfoods are also nutrient rich and are packed with high levels of antioxidants, vitamins and other nutrients. Discover these amazing foods and incorporate them into your daily food intake so […]
How to Take Your Meds Safely
If you have concerns about taking medicine, look to your pharmacist for assistance. Your pharmacist can provide up-to-date education and information about your medication, including: Explaining the doses and common side effects of the drugs Giving you the brand names and the generic names of the medications being used Telling you how and when to […]
