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Your vote counts! Time to vote for the Best of the Pacific 2026

It’s a new year and it’s time once again to turn your attention to the yearly tradition unlike any other – Best of the Pacific voting season!

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Mental Notes with Hilary Valdez: The human spirit

The jungle drums say we all have an emotional life.

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The health risks of getting healthy in 2026

I’m overdue for a mammogram, I haven’t had my cholesterol checked and I’ve been ignoring aches and pains for months. It’s time to finally make my health a priority.

Photo Of University of Guam Land Grant extension associate Clarissa Barcinas, right, and Guam resident George Borja display their freshly baked banana chocolate oat muffins.

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4-part diabetes self-care class to start Feb. 4 with UOG Land Grant

People with diabetes and their caregivers are invited to a four-session workshop on diabetes self-care with the University of Guam Land Grant Extension Service.

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Mental Notes with Hilary Valdez: Diaper trauma

Soon, my daughter and daughter-in-law will give birth to their first babies. I didn’t tell or de-brief them on what to expect. I thought it would be better if they discovered first-hand.

Photo Of Chief Master-at-Arms Ryan Westfield runs on a treadmill during a Navy physical readiness test (PRT) at Naval
Station Great Lakes, October 3, 2024.

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New year, new you: Research-backed strategies for stress, weight, memory, mood, and cellular health

USU researchers reveal science-backed strategies to optimize your daily habits—from coffee timing to cellular defense—for improved health and resilience this New Year.

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Mental Notes with Hilary Valdez: Wisdom circle

When I retired, I was confused about my future. I never thought about retiring. I enjoyed my high-profile work, meeting people, traveling to different countries, fun conferences, and advanced training with interesting people.

Photo Of Sophie Santos, an extension associate with the SNAP-Ed Program under University of Guam Land Grant, demonstrates how to calculate the unit cost of bananas.

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Eat healthier and save in the New Year with SNAP-Ed grocery store tours

If your New Year’s resolutions include eating healthier and spending less, the SNAP-Ed Program under University of Guam Land Grant invites you to get started with a free one-hour “Cooking Matters Grocery Store Tour.”

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Mental Notes with Hilary Valdez: The human spirit

On Instagram, I see tattooed prisoners at The Center for Confinement of Terrorist (CECOT) in El Salvador.

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Jingle Bell 2K/5K Run at LeoPalace Resort Guam Dec. 14

Join LeoPalace Resort and the Guam Running Club (GRC) for their inaugural Jingle Bell Run!

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Mental Notes with Hilary Valdez: Fighting fear

Fear is part of being human. It’s okay to be afraid. People may suppress or deny fear, mistaking it for weakness. 

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Teddy Bear Island Clinic to be held Nov. 9 on Guam: Empowering kids to own their health

The Guam Community College (GCC) Allied Health Program is hosting the Teddy Bear Island Clinic, a unique and free event designed to help young children feel comfortable and empowered in medical settings.

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American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Guam celebrates 40th anniversary on Nov. 8

Join the American Cancer Society (ACS) Relay For Life of Guam as they celebrate their 40th Year Anniversary under the theme “One Island, One Fight”.

Photo Of Dionecia Villagomez, left, and Antonita Garcia show their class materials during the Keys to Embracing Aging workshop.

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UOG to hold holiday-themed Keys to Embracing Aging class series

Adults in the community are invited to start the holiday season and New Year with intention toward wellness and healthy aging at the Holiday Wellness Week: Keys to Embracing Aging with Joy and Holiday Cheer workshop series.

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