Health briefs
Advertiser Staff
Public urged to live healthier
State and federal officials are urging people to fight fat by living healthier during National Public Health Week, which runs through Sunday.
Their pitch this week is "making small but important changes that impact health in big ways." The bonus? By being more active now, you could lose 10 pounds by summer.
The state Department of Health and the American Public Health Association are working with other public health organizations and agencies to educate Hawai'i's adults and keiki about the health risks associated with being overweight or obese and to offer communities and individuals ways to start living healthy.
Studies show that people are more likely to stick with small changes made over time. For example, increase physical activity and try decreasing the amount of junk food. Experts recommend at least 30 minutes of physical activity each day. Little things count, such as taking the stairs instead of the elevator.
Parkinson's, diet talk slated
A national nutrition expert will talk about the role of food in managing Parkinson's Disease at the Hawaii Parkinson Association's annual symposium April 19 at the Ala Moana Hotel.
Kathrynne Holden, president of Five Star Living Inc. in Florida, is a registered dietician who specializes in diet for people with Parkinson's Disease. She will discuss new developments, especially in the field of supplement use.
The symposium also will feature a panel of doctors who will describe new developments in Parkinson's research and treatment.
The event is 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Hibiscus Room of the Ala Moana Hotel. Registration is $20, and $15 for each additional household member. The registration deadline is Friday. Call 528-0935.
Lupus topic of workshop
Lupus patients and their families can learn techniques to manage pain and enhance daily living at a presentation tomorrow by University of Hawai'i communications associate professor Dr. Elizabeth Kunimoto.
The session will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Hawaii Lupus Foundation office, 1200 College Walk, Suite 114. It is free and open to the public, but reservations are required. Call 538-1522.
Kunimoto is a licensed psychologist who teaches health communication, interpersonal communication and intercultural communication at UH-Manoa.
Her presentation will include skill-building exercises in communication.
