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Yahoo
7 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
6 facts on how vaping impacts Hawai‘i's mental health
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Hawai'i residents are increasingly sharing the emotional impact of vaping and are revealing that it's more than a passing health trend. It is becoming a serious crisis that's affecting many. Vaping, once marketed as a 'safer' alternative to smoking, is now linked to anxiety, depression and even sleep problems. And in a state where nearly one in four young adults use e-cigarettes, the effects are hard to ignore. Those fun candy flavors are hiding toxic chemicals The month of May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and the Hawai'i State Department of Health (DOH) is raising the alarm: Vaping isn't just harming your lungs. It's also affecting your mind and mood, too. The good news? Help is here, and it's free. If you or someone you know is thinking about quitting, here are the top things to know: Many people start vaping to deal with stress. But research and personal stories show the opposite. Instead of calming you down, nicotine can make anxiety worse. It can mess with your sleep, trigger mood swings and lead to feelings of sadness or hopelessness. One North Shore resident said vaping made it harder to sleep and focus. 'I didn't realize how much vaping was affecting my mental health,' he said. 'Since I quit, I feel more upbeat and happy.' Despite what ads say, e-cigarette vapor is far from harmless. Vape liquid usually contains nicotine and a mix of chemicals. The long list of chemicals includes ones used in car exhaust, cleaning products and industrial solvents. Scientists have found tiny particles in vape clouds similar to what's in polluted air. Some of the chemicals found in vape clouds include formaldehyde, arsenic, lead and benzene. These are all substances linked to cancer, heart disease and brain damage. Even vapes labeled 'nicotine-free' have been found to contain nicotine. One disposable vape can have the same amount of nicotine as almost 600 cigarettes. That means your brain and body get hooked faster and quitting becomes much harder. Stronger nicotine levels lead to stronger withdrawal symptoms like irritability, insomnia and even panic attacks. Teens who vape are four times more likely to start smoking cigarettes, and nearly 90% of adult tobacco users started before they turned G., from Hawai'i, was featured in the CDC's 'Tips from Former Smokers' campaign. She shared how quitting helped her manage anxiety and feel healthier overall. Her story, like many others, shows that life after nicotine can feel clearer, calmer and more connected. In Hawai'i, quitting is a supported journey, not something you have to do alone. The Hawai'i Tobacco Quitline offers free, confidential help for adults at 1-800-QUIT-NOW or you can click here. For teens, there's My Life, My Quit Hawai'i, a program just for youth up to age 17. It connects you with trained coaches who can help you stop vaping and stay quit. Parents, teachers and healthcare providers can also find tools and tips on the same site to support teens who want to quit. Vape companies want to hook you early because once you're addicted, they've got a customer for life. They downplay the risks and use sweet flavors to draw people in. But behind the fruit flavors and flashy designs researchers and communities believe it's an addictive product that harms both body and mind. If you're ready to stop vaping, or even just thinking about it, remember: every day without nicotine is a win. Get news on the go with KHON 2GO, KHON's morning podcast, every morning at 8 You deserve to breathe easy, sleep well and feel your best — and help is always available when you're ready. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Billy Joel's highly anticipated Utah return officially canceled following medical diagnosis
Billy Joel has officially canceled 17 stadium shows across North America and the U.K. following a medical diagnosis — including a highly anticipated stop in Salt Lake City. The 'Piano Man' announced Friday on his official Instagram account that he is canceling all scheduled concerts following a recent diagnosis of Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus — a brain disorder he said has been 'exacerbated by recent concert performances, leading to problems with hearing, vision and balance.' Joel, who is undergoing physical therapy, has been advised to refrain from performing as he recovers and prioritizes his health. 'I'm sincerely sorry to disappoint our audience, and thank you for understanding,' the five-time Grammy winner said in a statement. The announcement comes on the very day Joel was initially scheduled to perform with Sting at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City. A couple of months ago, Joel postponed that concert to May 22, 2026, as the Deseret News reported. 'While I regret postponing any shows, my health must come first,' Joel shared in a March 11 Instagram post. 'I look forward to getting back on stage and sharing the joy of live music with our amazing fans. Thank you for your understanding.' Joel's now-canceled performance at the 51,000-seat Rice-Eccles Stadium generated a lot of hype. Live Nation held a special press conference at the stadium to announce the show, which culminated with Utah Utes head coach Kyle Whittingham riding a motorcycle onto the field to declare his love for Joel, whom he said he has been listening to since 'Piano Man' came out in 1973. 'Absolutely elated,' Whittingham said, with a Billy Joel/Sting No. 25 Utes jersey on either side of him. 'I've been a Billy Joel fan forever, so really exciting stuff. Can't wait for the concert. I'll be here, hopefully, if I can get tickets. Just couldn't be more thrilled to have the Piano Man coming to Salt Lake City.' The show would have marked a highly anticipated return — the singer last performed in Salt Lake City at the Delta Center nearly a decade ago in 2017. That interactive concert featured some of the singer's greatest hits, including 'My Life,' 'New York State of Mind,' 'For the Longest Time' and 'You May Be Right.' Last year, Joel released 'Turn the Lights Back On,' his first original song in nearly two decades. The singer said in his statement that he 'looks forward to the day when he can once again take the stage.' Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus is rare, and the condition's symptoms can be similar to those of Alzheimer and Parkinson diseases, according to Johns Hopkins Medicine. It occurs when cerebrospinal fluid in the brain's ventricles builds up. 'When excess CSF fluid builds up in the ventricles, they enlarge and press against nearby brain tissue,' per Johns Hopkins Medicine. 'This extra fluid and pressure can lead to brain damage.' Symptoms can include trouble walking, poor balance, confusion, difficulty responding to questions and loss of bladder control.
Wales Online
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
BBC Eurovision fans all say the same thing about UK's Remember Monday
BBC Eurovision fans all say the same thing about UK's Remember Monday The UK were represented by girl group Remember Monday at the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest, but viewers were left with the same thing 'on their mind' Remember Monday from the United Kingdom performed the song "What The Hell Just Happened (Image: AP ) Remember Monday had a momentous evening as they flew the flag for the UK at the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest, yet viewers couldn't shake off one particular thought during their performance. The trio, comprising Lauren Byrne, Holly-Anne Hull, and Charlotte Steele, became the first girl group to represent the UK since 1999, delivering their dynamic number What The Hell Just Happened?, a song celebrating their bond which originated in a Hampshire school. Adorned in vibrant ensembles reminiscent of Bridgerton, the group delivered an energetic dance routine while maintaining flawless harmonies as the 8th act of the evening. Get all the Eurovision 2025 updates here. Following their spirited performance, Graham Norton, affectionately dubbed the 'king of Eurovision' said: "We couldn't have asked for more." For the latest TV and showbiz gossip sign up to our newsletter . However, it seems that Eurovision fans were preoccupied by the resemblance of Remember Monday's tune to Billy Joel's 1978 hit, My Life, reports the Manchester Evening News. On social media, @isoftuniverse commented: "Billy Joel's My life was on my mind during the whole performance of UK #Eurovision." @philviles queried: "Anyone else hear My Life by Billy Joel in the UK's song?". Article continues below @mikeshaw101 expressed: "#Eurovision #unitedkingdom Billy Joel + musical theatre. Love it." @Noelito40 observed: "That British entry reminds me of Billy Joel's "My life". #EurovisionRTVE #eurovisiongr #Eurovision." @tigerroarcouk noted: "Our #Eurovision entry sounds like a Billy Joel song." Adorned in vibrant ensembles reminiscent of Bridgerton, the group delivered an energetic dance routine while maintaining flawless harmonies as the 8th act of the evening (Image: AP ) @snowflake_blob mused: "#Eurovision UK. Singing Billy Joel's My Life if it was written as a James Bond song by Queen." At the Eurovision Song Contest, 2024 Swiss champion Nemo graced the stage in a dazzling full-length white dress to perform The Code, following an amusing opening act that featured a Mission Impossible-inspired sketch to retrieve the coveted trophy, which was subsequently presented to the hosts. The victor will be chosen based on the votes of viewers from the 26 participating countries—an endeavour that is already underway—and juries comprising music industry professionals. Additionally, a global poll was conducted where the collective vote will hold equivalent weight to that of a single country, and this international tally will contribute to the aggregated scores alongside those from national juries. The UK's contribution to the scorecard will be delivered by pop icon Sophie Ellis-Bextor, stepping in as the British spokesperson for Eurovision after Doctor Who star Ncuti Gatwa had to withdraw from the role due to "unforeseen circumstances". Article continues below
Irish Independent
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Eurovision semi-final 2: Will Emmy make it? Here's all the action from the second semi-final
LIVE | Switzerland gears up to deliver an epic Eurovision Song Contest, after Nemo took home the trophy in 2024 with their song The CodeIreland's act Emmy takes to the stage tonightStay up-to-date on all the live action, news and views from Basel here on our live blog: 5 minutes ago And the UK entry probably owe Billy Joel a few bob for ripping off My Life at one point. You're welcome. Now we have the mandatory tribal offering a third of the way through proceedings courtesy of Greece. 5 minutes ago 6 minutes ago 7 minutes ago "What the hell just happened?", indeed. If that's what they were going for with the mismatched songs and set design, then job done. Even the Union Jack-wielding fans in the crowd look confused. 9 minutes ago Our in-house Eurovision expert Indo Daily podcast producer Garrett Mulhall has added his hot take to the mix - "Austria... one of the favourites, just not mine" 11 minutes ago Did you enjoy a break from all the warbling? We only have another VERY MANY songs to go. Next up, we have one of The Big Five in the form of the UK doing a dress rehearsal for Saturday's finale. 14 minutes ago 15 minutes ago I'm still not sure what Austria was exactly, but it was certainly something different, which was very much welcomed at this juncture of proceedings. 15 minutes ago 16 minutes ago Austria is next, and I wonder will performer JJ be as cheesy as his VT (apologies). One thing's certain: Tuesday's singer from Azerbaijan could have done with JJ's otherworldly falsetto. Wowzers. And if you were hoping it would turn into a banger at the end, wish granted.... 17 minutes ago 21 minutes ago Hello to PARG, who's part oil slick. He's singing to Survivor, but Beyonce and co. can rest easy. He's doing an ode to an OK GO! video (the one with the treadmills, obvs), but it's not as impactful given he's all alone in his patent cargo pants. Again, lads, we might be in with a chance here... 21 minutes ago This song was written by Irish-Czech singer-songwriter Joshua Curran who said it was an "incredible experience" and admits it's "really cool" to say he's the first Irishman to write a song for Armenia. 22 minutes ago And TAILS, no less. Honestly, if we don't get through, it'll be a travesty given what we've been subjected to thus far. Armenia is due up next once they manage to clear the stage of barnacles, algae, and sea cucumbers. 25 minutes ago The Latvian contingent is making up for the lack of female performers on display on Tuesday night. There's no less than six female what appear to be water nymphs onstage, clad in plastic, gills, and strategically placed tendrils. 28 minutes ago
South China Morning Post
29-03-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
This week in PostMag: from André Fu's designs to stem cell therapy
Occasionally, there is one thing in the magazine that I just can't stop thinking about. This issue, it's the photo of Jason Li in My Life. Everything about that image is unexpected. How is he suspended in mid-air, completely horizontal and almost a metre from the ground? The pieces of a deconstructed taxi cab in the garage behind him just add to the improbability of the photograph. A great part of this job is these Easter eggs that land on my desk and leave me in awe – both of the subject and the people telling the story, whether photographers or writers. Check out the story and you'll see what I'm talking about. Advertisement At a party last weekend, a man told me his favourite part of PostMag every week is our long-running column My Life. It's one of my favourites, too. We're all a nosy bunch, aren't we? It's such a privilege when anyone, famous or not, opens up to tell us about how they got to where they are – the twists and turns of their journey, the entertaining anecdotes. I always find there's some existential relief in just hearing all the different ways a life can be lived. Li, a professional stunt double, tells Kate Whitehead about going from flips in a squash court to working on Transformers. In this week's main feature, Daven Wu looks at one of the most recent projects by The Upper House designer and architect André Fu. The new Dusit Thani Bangkok is Fu's 'confident mid-career masterwork', he writes, detailing how the architect strove to balance a desire for authenticity with the need for a contemporary feel and relevance. Fu's not slowing down either, ploughing ahead with a spate of openings across Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Taipei and Osaka. Elsewhere in Bangkok, Tim Noonan dives into the world of regenerative medicine as he recounts taking a chance (twice) on stem cell therapy. It's an approach I've never personally had to consider, thankfully, and it was enlightening to read a first-person account. Beyond Thailand, this issue travels around Asia with two features that share a commonality: fishermen and fishing nets. In Tokyo, Manami Okazaki joins the Sanja Matsuri, a festival that started as an homage to the fishermen who founded the city's oldest temple, Sensoji. It's a lively, raucous affair, complete with taiko drumming that often runs into the early hours. In Kerala, large cantilevered fishing nets led Vincent Chow down a rabbit hole as he explores both the historical and modern influence of the Chinese on India's southwestern state – a long, winding tale to spend some time with. Advertisement
