The Effects of Alcohol on the Heart

Before uncorking or sipping on your next adult beverage, take time to understand how alcohol affects your heart-health. Too much elevates your risk for serious cardiovascular conditions and other health problems. Excessive drinking is more common in Hawai’i than many other states across the nation. 1 Alcohol consumption, in general, increased in Hawai’i by 23 […]

Heart Health & Mental Health – The Intriguing Correlation

Mental health plays an essential role in maintaining a heart-healthy lifestyle. Mental health includes how you think, feel and act. It is just as important as your physical health. Several common mental health disorders are associated with an increased risk of heart disease1. In Hawai’i, more than 187,000 adults have a mental health condition, and […]

Skin Cancer: Understanding Your Risk & How to Prevent It

The month of May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, which draws attention to the most common type of cancer within the United States. Approximately 10,000 people living in Hawai’i will receive a diagnosis this year.1 Year-round sun exposure and close proximity to the equator increases the risk for people in Hawai’i too. However, skin cancer […]