Ten Years Ago….
+ Total Force at work in 2006 RIMPAC
+ HIANG deploys to Iceland
+ Guardsman wins 2006 Armed Forces Bodybuilding Championship
The August 2006 issue of the 154th Wing’s newsletter, the Kūkā‘ilimoku, featured these stories and more
Read more: 2006 08 Kukailimoku
The feeling of jet lag is very real when traveling through time zones, but which of these facts about that sleepy feeling are true and which are just myth?
This type of heart disease is the leading cause of death in both men and women
Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common type of heart disease and the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States.
The disease kills more than 370,000 Americans each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
CAD occurs when the arteries that supply blood to the heart become hardened and narrowed due to the buildup of cholesterol and other substances, known as plaque.
As plaque builds up and the blockage grows, the heart cannot get the blood or oxygen it needs to function.
The current outbreak is large, the largest in recent Hawaii history. It is likely to continue touching people until the source is identified. The long incubation time (period between exposure and onset of signs and symptoms) is very long – often weeks. That fact complicates disease investigation and control.
In most cases, these outbreaks resolve without anyone ever identifying the source. It’s a difficult problem for the Hawaii Department of Health.
Here is CDC’s fact sheet on Hepatitis A.
There is an important medical condition so obvious that I can diagnose it without performing a single diagnostic test. I can spot it the instant a patient walks into my office.
It’s so common that I see it everywhere — at malls, in restaurants, on the golf course, and strolling down the street. It has reached epidemic proportions in the United States.
I’m sure you’ve seen it, too, among your family and friends, and maybe when you look in the mirror.
We don’t just lose muscle over time — our brains can atrophy, too. More specifically, your brain’s cognitive reserve — its ability to withstand neurological damage due to aging and other factors without showing visible signs of slowing or memory loss — diminishes through the years.
That can make it more difficult to perform mental tasks. But just as weight workouts add lean muscle to your body and help you retain more muscle in your later years, researchers now believe that following a brain-healthy lifestyle and performing regular, targeted brain exercises can also increase your brain’s cognitive reserve.
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Boeing might stop producing its iconic 747 aircraft.
“If we are unable to obtain sufficient orders and/or market, production and other risks cannot be mitigated, we could record additional losses that may be material, and it is reasonably possible that we could decide to end production of the 747,” Boeing said in a regulatory filing.
Boeing is currently producing one 747 every month, but said it will cut down starting in September to one every other month.
For more than 40 years, the wide-body jumbo jet ruled the skies. But with changes in aviation regulations and airline-business strategy and improvements in turbofan-engine technology, the days of huge aircraft are drawing to a close. Since its introduction in 1969, the Boeing 747 has transformed the way people travel. With its ability to fly 500 passengers 6,000 miles, the jumbo jet allowed airlines to reach new destinations while achieving profitability by lowering the per-seat cost of operation.
From the Kiplinger Magazine website
Both Clinton and Trump have pledged to protect Social Security and Medicare, but in recent weeks, Trump’s advisers have hinted at a move toward cuts.
Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, is a chronic infection that can result in a number of health problems, from mild inflammation to severe gum damage to tooth loss, if left untreated. In addition, gum disease can affect your overall health, and has been linked to an increased risk of heart disease and stroke.
Gum disease develops in the space between your gum line and your teeth. It causes tissue inflammation and damage that can eventually cause your gums to recede. The severity of gum disease is determined by the depth of the excess space, or so-called “pockets,” that form as your gum tissue recedes.
The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research estimates that 80 percent of adults in the United States have some degree of gum disease.
Off @CivilBeat Twitter feed
The family of the late Mark Takai on Tuesday announced two ceremonies for the congressman to honor “the beloved servant leader.”
On August 18, he will lie in state at the Hawaii State Capitol Rotunda:
10:00 a.m. — remembrance ceremony
11:30 a.m. — public viewing begins
7:00 p.m. — public viewing concludes
The following day, on August 19, memorial services are to be held at the First Presbyterian Church of Honolulu at Koolau, 45-550 Kionaole Road in Kaneohe:
9:00 a.m. — visitation
11:00 a.m. — service
12:00 p.m. — visitation continues/fellowship with guests
“In keeping with the late congressman’s tradition of celebrating Aloha Friday, the family requests participants to dress in aloha attire,” says a press release.
Overflow parking at Hawaii Pacific University’s Hawaii Loa Campus will be provided for the August 19 service, as well as shuttle service.
Takai, who represented the state’s 1st Congressional District, died July 20 of cancer. He was 49.
For more info on Zika visit http://fightthebitehawaii.com
Aaron Pollick continues do an outstanding job on his Hawaii Army National Guard – Historical Facebook page. His latest post starts:
I came across a wonderful web site of the 100th Infantry Battalion. They have done great justice in documenting and even having a Historical Hall displaying of many of their members and the unit accomplishments. As history has it most of the men that served in the 100th Infantry Battalion were of the Hawaii Guard. When they were separated and detained because of the start of the War in Hawaii, all of the Honolulu guard units were stationed in Schofield Barracks at that time. The 29…
This year’s primary election is on Saturday, August 13, 2016, with the general election on Tuesday, November 8, 2016. Everyone has a candidate(s) they support, and some volunteer to work on their election campaigns.
Hawaii has one of the lowest voter turnout numbers in the United States. We need to get out and vote! The Office of Elections 2014 slogan still applies.
Additionally, if you are tired of waiting in lines at the polling place, consider permanent absentee voting. For more information, click here
America’s PrepareAthon! and the Ready Campaign highlight several ways you can prepare for the unexpected.
Some of these actions include:
+ Creating a family emergency communication plan. Your family may not be together when disaster strikes, so it’s important to plan ahead about how you will connect with each other;
+ Building a disaster supply kit. A disaster supply kit is simply a collection of basic items your household may need in the event of an emergency. You may need to survive on your own after a disaster. This means having your own food, water, and other supplies in sufficient quantity to last for at least 72 hours. Local officials and relief workers will be on the scene after a disaster, but they cannot reach everyone immediately. You could get help in hours or it might take days; and
+ Practicing your emergency response plan. Making emergency plans is great, but practicing your plan by conducting drills will help your family’s response time when seconds count.
Disasters can be stressful for kids. Try to make emergency planning fun for children in your family! Visit ready.gov/kids for exciting games, quizzes, and other resources to help young children and teens understand the importance of being prepared.
Disasters also impact older adults. Visit ready.gov/seniors to learn more about preparing older Americans for the unexpected.
