Someone donated $100,000 to study hula’s potential benefits for cancer patients.
The study, under way at the University of Hawaii Cancer Center, follows up on research a year ago on the psychological and physical effects of hula on breast cancer survivors.
This new study will track the progress of women who survived cervical, endometrial and ovarian cancer, too.
Last year, a report published by the Gynaecological, Neuro-oncology and Orphan Cancer Group reviewed three studies that suggested dance may improve the woman’s overall vigor and quality of life.
More research was needed, it said.
And here it is: Hula has a rich spiritual component — strength for the soul — which may boost health for the body, too.
We’re getting a case of whiplash
It seems as though the retirement of Brian Ahakuelo, embattled leader of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 1260, is back on again.
Less than two weeks after reversing his first retirement announcement, Ahakuelo announced for a second time he would indeed retire, telling union officials Saturday that he and his wife would step down as the parent union investigates the local’s finances.
IBEW Local 1260 has been under an emergency trusteeship since May 6 over concerns of financial mismanagment.
Ahakuelo — under fire for allegedly using union money for personal expenses and hiring immediate family members at significant salaries — and 18 staffers were placed on paid leave.
What’s next?
