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Hawai‘i State Department of Health calls attention to vaping’s impact on mental health
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and the Hawai‘i State Department of Health is highlighting the growing connection between nicotine use and mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, and lowered self-confidence, noting that nicotine use can contribute to or intensify these symptoms over time.
Mental health crisis after 2023 Maui wildfires extends beyond burn zones
The 2023 Maui wildfires were linked to significantly higher levels of depression and anxiety among residents, with impacts extending beyond the burn zones and closely tied to housing and income disruption. That’s according to a new University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa study published March 11 in “JAMA Psychiatry.”
Book signing event for biography on Maui businessman, Bruce Bowman
A book signing event will be held for Bipolar, Epileptic Papa and Businessman, a new book by Maui’s Bruce Bowman. The event takes place on Saturday, Aug. 12 at 11 a.m. at Barnes & Noble at the Maui Market Place in Kahului.
Maui businessman, Bruce Bowman publishes biography
Bipolar, Epileptic Papa and Businessman, a new book by Maui’s Bruce Bowman, is now available for purchase online.
Free skateboard demo with professional skater Tim Byrne, Nov. 19
One Love Skate presents professional skater Tim Byrne at Waipuna Chapel on Saturday, Nov. 19, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
WATCH: What are the signs of heart disease in women? Doctor Travis Glenn with Maui Health explains
Having a family history of heart disease can increase your risk of having underlying heart disease. Other risk factors include diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, depression, stress, being sedentary, and having extra weight.
