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Couple relaxing inside a full-spectrum Sunlighten infrared sauna unit available at our Aiea Center.
By Marsha • September 26, 2026
Learn how infrared sauna may support circulation, relaxation, recovery and immune resilience through controlled warmth, sweating and regular restorative sessions.
Older woman in Hawaiʻi performing a controlled step-up exercise to build leg strength, balance, and
By Marsha Sakamaki • September 26, 2026
Exercise after 60 is about more than steps. Learn how strength, power, balance, and physical reserve help protect function, resilience, and independence as you age.
Older woman in Hawaiʻi opening curtains after waking to support alertness, circadian timing and heal
By Marsha Sakamaki • September 26, 2026
Blue light can improve alertness or interfere with sleep depending on timing. Learn how to use daylight, screens and evening lighting more effectively.
Showing how capability, adaptability, environment and support can help preserve independence.
By Marsha Sakamaki • September 25, 2026
Capability can change with age. Explore how adaptability, environment, technology, and planning may help preserve independence when life changes.
By Marsha Sakamaki • September 25, 2026
Preventing disease may help us live longer. Preserving our ability to think, move, decide and live independently may require a second longevity map.
Illustration of a liver with a glowing aura, surrounded by fruits, vegetables, and a glass of water,
By Marsha Sakamaki • September 12, 2026
Learn how the liver, gallbladder and bile affect digestion, why constipation and bloating usually begin elsewhere, and which warning signs need medical care.
Split image showcasing the benefits of sunlight at different times of the day.
By Marsha Sakamaki • August 13, 2026
This blog explores the unique health benefits of morning and afternoon light, highlighting how each supports overall wellness. Morning light helps regulate your circadian rhythm, boosts mood through serotonin production, improves sleep quality, and aids in safe vitamin D synthesis. Afternoon light, while less impactful on circadian rhythms, encourages physical activity, stabilizes mood, and promotes relaxation with its warm, golden glow. Practical tips are shared to maximize benefits from both, while emphasizing safety measures like monitoring UV exposure. Whether you prefer a sunrise walk or an afternoon jog, embracing natural light can transform your health and energy levels.
Diverse Hawaiʻi residents with different skin tones standing near the ocean with Diamond Head in the
By Marsha Sakamaki • August 3, 2026
Learn why melanoma can be missed in Asian, Pacific Islander, darker-skinned, and multiracial communities, and what Hawaiʻi residents should know.
By Marsha Sakamaki • February 22, 2026
Preservation, protein, and the responsibility behind shelf-stable food
Low-impact standing exercise using a vibration platform
By Marsha Sakamaki • January 24, 2026
Research shows exercise can reduce depression symptoms, yet real-world capacity and access often limit results outside controlled studies.
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