Decades of research suggest that the quality of our social ties might be the single biggest predictor of our well-being. Social connections are sometimes called “social capital” for good reason: They ...

Itadakimasu, meaning roughly “I partake” or “I humbly receive,” is a standard Japanese phrase used before eating. It is a broad expression of gratitude to the people involved in every stage of ...

Oahu resident and visually-impaired marathon runner Marri Murdoch (left) runs with her guide during the 2025 Maui Marathon. Murdoch and Hilo-based doctor Eric Helms will be running in today's UCC ...

Andy Reid recently joined Derrick Porter, host of “Music & the Spoken Word,” for a podcast interview. Here's what he said about the pillars that carry his faith, team and family.

Kate Ellis, a former English professor who taught at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey, for more than 40 years, says she started teaching as a way to have a positive impact on others. In ...