New research suggests a link between senior victims of financial crimes and their brain health.

University of Southern California brain health researcher Duke Han discovered that poor financial decisions can be one of the earliest signs of dementia or Alzheimer’s disease.

Han analyzed the brains of 18- to 94-year-olds and found a significant thinning in areas of the brain used for critical thinking in those 60 and older.

“What’s interesting is that this is in older adults who are not showing significant signs of cognitive impairment or memory problems,” Han said.

In this episode of “Muthaship,” Han explains the warning signs, risk factors, and exercises seniors can do to keep their brains healthy.

A former Kaaawa resident's award-winning film is now in theaters nationwide and debuting in Hawaii at Ward Consolidated Theaters. Kealohi Lucero, a Kamehameha Schools and University of Hawaii graduate, and her husband, Anthony, wrote, directed, produced and edited "Paper Bag Plan." The filmmakers share how they managed to produce the independent film with little resources while juggling parenthood and offer advice to those looking to break into the movie industry.

Learn more: Former Hawaii resident’s award-winning film ‘Paper Bag Plan’ heads to theaters

This week on 'Muthaship', we meet a small business owner who's connecting local fishermen with Hawaii restaurants. Cadena Ragsdale is a single mom of two young boys and runs Kauai Fresh Fish in Lihue. She was also selected as an outstanding entrepreneur as the winner of last year's Catch a Wave contest on the Garden Isle.

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Want to turn your dreams into reality and embrace the life you've always imagined? Internationally acclaimed ukulele virtuoso Derick Sebastian, who hails from the island of Maui, shares valuable tips from his bestselling book "Daydreaming With Purpose".

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It can be hard to talk about or admit that you're experiencing challenges with your mental health, especially moms who take on so much. Fellow mom Noe Sagapolutele started Wa'a Collective for locals and Native Hawaiians to have access to therapists that they can relate to. She explains why it is so important to prioritize mental health care.

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Moms, this is your week! Thank you for navigating a wild ride juggling kids and doing it all! As a mom of three young boys, life is bursting at the seams! I openly talked about my most memorable motherhood experiences on stage at a recent storytellers event by Civil Beat. Please have a listen and I hope you enjoy! Happy Mother's Day!

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Graduation season is here for high schools and colleges across Hawaii. These celebrations can come with lots of stress and a large to-do list. Brooke and Noli have tips to help parents get through their graduate's big day.

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A growing number of residents aren't sure how much longer they can afford to stay in Hawaii according to a survey by non-profit Holomua Collective. Executive Director Josh Wisch details the financial hardships of local workers, the biggest expenses and what's being done now to change policies or laws to help Hawaii's struggling families.

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