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Could back pain be caused by weak... hamstring muscles? Dr. Mitchell Yass explains why this is absolutely the case, and what different approaches he has learned over the past 30 years on how to treat muscle strains effectively with a unique system of isolated muscle strengthening. If you have ever had a pulled muscle, this show will explain how the source of the pain might be from an area you least expected! And how to fix it!

Does anyone really think smoking is a good idea these days? Well, these days it’s not just about cigarettes. Vaping is more common than ever, especially among our youth. Kids as young as middle school are being targeted by ads, flavored vaping liquids and more. Scott Stensrud of the Coalition for a Tobacco Free Hawaii is on the line sharing his work on how it will take a student led effort to help the next generation make smart choices to avoid smoking, or vaping, and protect their health.

Can seeing your doctor virtually someday replace going to the office? Today we'll talk about how telemedicine has transformed the delivery of health care, and how virtual visits might make the 'office' anywhere you want it to be!

What causes the common skin rashes we see so often? When your hands get red, is it a sign of something serious? What's the best first aid for a cut?Dr. Ryan Sato, dermatologist, will be on the show, explaining how to know when simple skin changes are minor issues, and when it might just mean a whole lot more.

How has covid changed the medical aid in dying practices here in the islands? Samantha Trad is in the studio from Compassion and Choices to share the latest data from Hawaii and how the pandemic has affected access to this legally approved option for those with terminal illnesses.

Join author and psychotherapist Cheryl Krauter on her personal journey of the trauma of the sudden death of her husband, to the healing powers of fly fishing, and the symbolism of honoring the dead in ways that help inspire the living to let go, and live on.This 2 part series was just impossible to fit into one show, you won’t want to miss the story from beginning to end. Her newly published book Odyssey of Ashes details her path forward and shares what she has learned along the way, and uses in her professional career to help others. There are lessons for all of us, and tips on how to help if someone you love has experienced a great loss.

Could we ever have a tobacco-free Hawai‘i? Lieutenant Governor Josh Green along with Josh Ching, a senior at Kamehameha School and member of the Tobacco-Free Coalition are on the show, talking about the efforts of the youth of today to work with the legislature and elected officials to protect the next generation from the harms of tobacco products.

Can not getting enough sleep be harmful for your health? Could your nighttime habits be to blame? What are the consequences of not treating sleep apnea? Dr. Janet Myers from Kaiser Permanente is sharing the latest in the testing and evaluation of sleep disorders, and why sleep is essential for good health.

In a recent study of nearly 7,000 adults over age 50, those who had a life purpose had a lower rate of death over the four years of the study. It turns out, being inspired in your life doesn’t just help your emotional wellbeing, it may keep you healthier. Patrice Tanaka of Joyful Planet is on the show, sharing how to know what your life purpose might be, and how this might just help your overall health as well.

Sarah May Colon, Director of Missions and Spiritual Care at Castle Medical Center shares advice for dealing with the death of a loved one, especially during the Covid pandemic. From grief to finding the way to live with the loss, she helps share her experiences that may just be examples for all of us.