Category: Articles

Harvesting Wellness: Nutrient-Dense Foods

Physical health enables us to lead active lives, with food intake being a primary determinant. The food we consume not only provides us with energy, but also influences our weight, diversity of gut bacteria, immune system strength, inflammation levels and rate of aging. The nutrient density of our produce is an important factor. Studies reveal…
Smile More in Your Retirement

Retirement can open the door to many wonderful experiences — more time with your ‘ohana, an opportunity to try a new hobby, a chance to travel more or maybe just a break to enjoy life at a more relaxed pace. While you enjoy this next chapter of your life, it’s important to maintain good oral…
Top 10 Yoga Benefits for Seniors

Practicing yoga can improve quality of life for seniors. As with any exercise regimen, check with your doctor before beginning yoga for the first time as a senior citizen. ■ Reduce stress: With its combination of low-impact exercises and breathing techniques, yoga can have a relaxing effect on the body and mind, leading to a…
Planning for the Future & Beyond

Real estate is often considered one’s residential or rental property. But as we age, real estate can become a burden. If this is you, you’re not alone. Meet “Mrs. Lee,” a longtime homeowner who finds her home is too big and too much work to maintain. She receives support from a real estate planner who…
Negotiation Tips: How to Haggle

Paying too much but don’t know how to get a better price? Haggling might help. Negotiating prices via haggling can save savvy shoppers money, especially on big-ticket items like homes, vehicles or expensive services. Although it can be intimidating, haggling is common. When done respectfully, it can create a healthy marketplace. Here are a few…
Tennis Friends ‘Love’ This Spinach Salad

This refreshing salad is so easy to make, especially when I bake the bacon in the oven. I usually double or triple the salad dressing recipe so there is plenty on hand for everyone to enjoy. While I can’t remember how I got this recipe, my family has enjoyed this salad for over 40 years.…
Banking, Family-Style

The words “family” and “business” are not mutually exclusive to Hawaii National Bank’s owners and operators. HNB is at once a “business family” and a “family business.” For the last 64 years, the Luke family has supported small businesses, family businesses and each other with their intrinsic knowledge and practical experience. They know what it…
Journaling Can Help Us Cope With Grief

Why is grief journaling good for us? Journaling is an effective coping mechanism for our grief. The journal becomes a companion as we navigate grief and serves as a safe, nonjudgmental healing outlet. Many of us may already keep journals , but if we haven’t explored this avenue, let’s track our grief journey on paper.…
The Scary Thought of Surgery

If you had told me a year ago that I would be experiencing the Granddaddy of Major Surgeries in 2024, I wouldn’t have believed you. But that’s what happened. And I was scared. Last year, my cardiologist found a blocked artery. It was not partially blocked — which might have been fixed by a stent…
Senior Discounts Are Da Bomb!

When I turned 55, my daughter asked me to go to Ross Dress for Less to do some clothes shopping. I told her that I didn’t need clothes and didn’t want to shop. Well, the truth came out. “But mom, you can get their 10% discount when you buy my birthday present.” That was the…