Foster Botanical Garden provides peaceful setting

• By Nancy Arcayna
• June 4, 2017

Towering trees, lush foliage and a large Buddha statue collectively offer visitors a sense of calm at Foster Botanical Garden. Add in a meditation class and the effects are manifold. Read more

Bar Method workouts inspired by ballet

• By Nancy Arcayna
• May 21, 2017

No ballet slippers, tutus or fancy footwork are required — and no dance experience, either — at The Bar Method studio in Moiliili. Read more

Doctor’s rare trait allows him to feel what patients feel

• By Nancy Arcayna
• April 30, 2017

Massachusetts General Hospital neurologist and clinical researcher Joel Salinas has mirror-touch synesthesia, a rare trait of heightened empathy. Read more

Couple helps another by giving extra embryos

• By Nancy Arcayna
• April 16, 2017

Annika Hawkins was born after Gina and Myles Yasuda of Pearl City decided to donate the “leftover” embryos from their in vitro fertilization procedure to a childless couple in New York. Read more

Kaimuki gym specializes in fitness for women

• By Nancy Arcayna
• April 2, 2017

The Kaia FIT philosophy is built on the idea that camaraderie among women is a powerful motivator to achieving and maintaining healthy habits. Read more

Teen ‘Hero’ continues to help others beat cancer

• By Nancy Arcayna
• March 19, 2017

Kaliko Adams was named a 2017 Hero of Hope by the American Cancer Society, a title that goes to cancer survivors or caregivers who have demonstrated a commitment to the organization’s mission. Read more

Float tanks help ease stress, pain, insomnia

• By Nancy Arcayna
• March 5, 2017

A float tank, also known as a sensory deprivation chamber, allows users to shut out the world for a couple of hours, making for a totally blissful experience. Read more

‘Lifestyle medicine’ program aims to reverse heart disease

• By Nancy Arcayna
• Feb. 19, 2017

The ‘Ekahi Health Center offers a program that aims to reverse heart disease by focusing on four areas: nutrition, stress management,exercise and group support. Read more

Educator maintains physical fitness with basketball

• By Nancy Arcayna
• Feb. 5, 2017

If you’re looking for Wes Reber Porter, you’re just as likely to find him in the gym at Damien Memorial School as at his desk. Read more

Positive, upbeat attitude can help ensure lasting change

• By Nancy Arcayna
• Jan. 8, 2017

Maintaining a positive mindset with New Year’s resolutions can help to deal with the challenges that come with starting something new. Read more

Moms and moms-to-be find support at Best Birth

• By Nancy Arcayna
• Dec. 18, 2016

New mothers need all the support they can get — a baby doesn’t come with a parenting manual. Read more

Don’t lose sleep over holiday weight

• By Nancy Arcayna
• Nov. 20, 2016

Group’s free park sessions aim to encourage people to exercise

• By Nancy Arcayna
• Nov. 6, 2016

Teem Triumph, a group that offers free workouts on Thursdays at Central Oahu Regional Park, is trying to eliminate some of the obstacles that keep people from working out. Read more

YMCA fitness program eases effects of arthritis

• By Nancy Arcayna
• Oct. 23, 2016

The Enhanced Fitness arthritis management exercise program at the YMCA is designed to help older adults become more active and empowered for independent living. Read more