by Kelly Asahi Feelings of shame and guilt are human nature when we make mistakes or fall short of our visions but embracing vulnerability and attitude of gratitude can help us overcome these negative feelings and fears to move forward…
by Jessalyn LauAs we continue our journey to better understand what it means to have courage in light of 2020, we find ourselves looking at the aspect of having the courage to think independently – more specifically how to avoid…
by Janessa Daga Last month, we had the privilege to hear from Neuro Physician Assistant Deena Craig as she talked about having the Courage To Dream. PA Craig taught us that, “A goal without a plan is only a dream,…
by Deena Craig, PA-C, Rural Health Neuroscience Specialist at Hawaii Pacific Neuroscience “A goal without a plan is only a dream” – But all great things that are accomplished start with a dream. It takes courage to dream because dreaming…
by Jessalyn Lau We spend a third of our life in sleep, yet most people don’t realize how important sleep is and how to get a better night’s rest. Dr. Sriharsha Vajjala is passionate about sleep medicine and is dedicated…
by Patricia Borman, MD, Director of the Memory Disorders Center at Hawaii Pacific Neuroscience Lewy body disease includes two types of dementia—Lewy body dementia (LBD) and Parkinson’s disease dementia (PDD). Parkinson’s starts with an abnormal accumulation of alpha synuclein protein…
by Jessalyn Lau The holiday season always gave me a sense of awe and wonder. For me, the holidays start on Thanksgiving. Though it’s usually one of the busiest times of the year, I feel that things tend to slow…
by Jessalyn Lau Those of us who have flown in a plane are familiar with the airline safety brochure. The flight attendants take the time to go through each of the safety measures including what to do if the oxygen…
by Jessalyn Lau The Corona Virus pandemic is not the only health crisis we face. Consider these comparisons: Corona Virus Disease Dementia Global Cases 27.3 million 50 Million Reported deaths 888,000 THIS YEAR 3% 2 Million 4% Recovered 26,367,750 96.7% ZERO…
by Jessalyn LauWhat’s the first thing that comes to mind when you hear ‘nerve conduction study’ or ‘nerve testing’? Do images of Frankenstein or scenes of the ‘chokey’ from Matilda come to mind? If so stop right there, take a…
