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JONES: 7 second stretch: facilitating flexibility

My previous two columns covered the general benefits of flexibility and the specific advantages of “Eccentrics in Stretching,” aka “proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation.” If you need…

Hands-on public health in Lihu‘e

LIHU‘E — Lynette Medrano-Stine, and Acting Director Lori Almarza of Kaua‘i United Way both knew something big was happening at the state Department of Health…

JONES: Eating like a horse on the Garden Island

Dear Doug, Thank you for your continued thoughts about nutrition and weight loss. — Marie, Hanalei Aloha Marie, Mahalo for sticking with me throughout this…

CDC recommends hepatitis B screening for all adults

HONOLULU — A Hawai‘i coalition working on hepatitis elimination throughout the state is hoping that new federal guidance for hepatitis B screening will encourage more…

ERSOY: Is organic food worth the price?

I personally buy organic, as much as possible, for a variety of reasons. I understand, though, many people think it’s not necessary to consume organic…