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Comparing popular “diets” for weight-loss and health

Have you wondered what the better diet is? How the popular Keto diet compares to the Mediterranean diet? Over the last several years, many people have sworn by the Keto diet for weight loss. But there are other health factors to also consider when choosing how you eat. For example, will your ...

Maui on the comeback trail

Planning for Lahaina’s reconstruction is top of mind for both Maui residents and the Maui County Council. Many tough decisions lie ahead, but Maui County continues to demonstrate resilience. We are fortunate to have numerous dedicated partners in the rebuilding effort. The county has been ...

Healthwise Maui

Q: How often should I get a Pap test? Dr. Jennifer Leeper, OB/GYN, Maui Lani Physicians & Surgeons: Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women, but when it’s caught early, it has a survival rate of more than 90 percent. That’s why getting regular Pap smears, the ...

Sharing Mana‘o

Mahalo to the readers who reached out after the most recent Sharing Mana’o: friends/fans of the late Gail Ainsworth, Maui history enthusiasts, and self-proclaimed “old hippies.” A few folks fit into all three categories, and more than a few asked me to hurry with the promised follow-up on ...

Sharing Mana‘o

Before Google, there was Gail Ainsworth. It has been four years since the beloved librarian, historian, and author passed away peacefully, albeit unexpectedly, in her sleep. The longtime Makawao resident was—and continues to be—an invaluable resource for folks seeking to learn more about ...