The Star-Advertiser’s Young at Heart series.
During his almost 50 years of practice, Tseu sometimes accepted payment in goods and services rather than cash. As soon as his finances permitted, he began giving back financially to the community as well. Read more
Vital nutrition concepts have been nearly forgotten on the internet and social media as almost magical powers are attributed to certain “superfoods” while demonizing processed foods. Read more
For Brian Copeland, fitness isn’t just about staying in shape — it’s about longevity and quality of life. Most of his clients are over 60, with some in their 80s, and about 70% of them are women. Read more
Seki is most visible at the moment as the star of “Shikata Ga Nai,” a contemporary island drama released by the Hawaii-based Yellow Brick Studio film and video production company. Read more
Colorectal cancer, often referred to as CRC, is one of the most common cancers in the world and is deadly if not found before it spreads outside the lower intestine. Read more
“I’ve been very fortunate in my life, and it’s because of music and what music has brought to me,” he said. “Just about everything that has happened that’s been good has been connected in some way to music.” Read more
The one-time Big Island farm girl pushed her parents to send her to college, married, flourished as a restaurateur and businesswoman in Chicago and Hawaii, and became a first-time mother at age 56. Read more
The 1976 Radford High graduate and husband David Sayre, founder of Sayre Public Relations, celebrate their 25th anniversary next year. Read more
The 81-year-old would rather make his way about the Palolo Chinese Home in his wheelchair, strumming his ukulele and singing old melodies to pass the time. Sometimes he stops in to visit someone in need of company at the long-term care residence. Read more
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The 81-year-old woman is legendary in environmental and hiking circles for her work in eradicating invasive alien plants and planting native ones in their stead. Read more
Jeff Pang, 69, is generous with his produce, and with cuttings from his plants that lucky recipients can transplant in their own gardens. Ask “how-to” questions and he’ll share his knowledge. Read more
Stone found a sport that not only inspired his athletic and competitive nature, it gave him a constant community of friends. He is upfront that golf’s ability to encourage “camaraderie” is its greatest quality. Read more
At 96, Phyllis Loeff is a psychiatrist who has been practicing for over 50 years. While working at such an age may seem a feat unto itself for many, Loeff is humble. Read more
Give some of the federal and state money set aside to feed seniors to struggling restaurants and have them provide balanced meals with more choices, flexible timing and a judgment-free setting that can help seniors get together to chat and stem loneliness. Read more
At 94, her latest effort is a college scholarship program to enable people from Waianae and other economically challenged areas to become teachers on the Leeward Coast. Read more
Researchers at the University of California, Irvine, say they’ve zeroed in on the molecule responsible for hair strands sprouting from moles like that. Read more
Before jumping to conclusions about memory concerns, it’s prudent to check whether those issues could be related to nutrient deficiencies. Read more
Tony Hawk, Mark Gonzales and Steve Caballero are among the skaters featured in Brittain’s book, “PUSH: J. Grant Brittain — ’80s Skateboarding Photography.” Read more
Growing up in Punaluu, Reginald Torres was a busy, active boy. “Reggie” knew everybody. Everybody knew Reggie. Above all, he grew up playing multiple sports with a love for learning that was matched by his love for competition. Read more
From the living room of his simple, one-story home, Philbert Alencastre can see the living tableau he planted across the street in Saint Louis Heights. Read more
If there is any one name that is synonymous with any one sport, it’s Robby Naish and windsurfing. Read more
