The ‘peedie lady’ with the big heart
Kim Taylor refers to herself as Thumbelina online and brings hope to hundreds of people who suffer from the same rare condition as she does. Here, she tells Ellie House why humour is the way forward
Health and Beauty
Daddy cool: Stay-at-home dads open up on the role of the modern dad
It’s almost lunchtime when Andi Ramsay orders his second coffee of the day, black with no sugar.
Finding a quiet place amid the long-term battleground of mental health
There is a quiet spot along the banks of the River Don where I like to go.
SPONSORED: Gain your independence with a mobility scooter this summer
Choosing the right mobility scooter to suit you and your lifestyle is just like buying a car, so make sure you consider all the options available before you buy.
SPONSORED: Multiple sclerosis charity launches exercise campaign for MS Awareness Week
This MS Awareness Week (22-28 April), the MS Trust is calling on people with MS to pop on their pumps and introduce a little activity – big or small – into their daily routine. Staying active doesn’t need to mean running marathons or going to the gym, it’s about doing it at your own level, at your own pace. Doing it YOUR way.
Scottish sisters loving life after losing 11 stone between them
Two Perthshire sisters are celebrating an incredible weight loss journey after losing 11 stone between them.
Get on your bike – Seven reasons to get cycling
Now that spring has arrived, it’s the perfect time to think about getting fit, and one of the most popular and economical ways to get the blood pumping is to get on a bike.
Diary of a first-time mum: How incredible women have helped me on my journey
It has been a year since Ellie House became a mother on International Women’s Day. Here she explains how incredible women have helped her on the journey.
Why make-up can help women in the fight against cancer
Perfectly groomed brows, just the right shade of foundation and a dazzling smudge of bright lipstick; this is Helen Mulgrew’s “war paint” for the day ahead.
Power of Positivity: What I know about the Law of Attraction
For those who haven’t read Rhonda Byrne’s worldwide best-seller, The Secret, the Law of Attraction offers a compelling way to instigate changes in your life through manifestation and self belief. Emma Mumford explains how to make manifesting easy, drawing from her own positive experience
Professor Ewan Gillon: How to deal with uncertainty outwith our control
Over the past few weeks it’s been impossible to avoid news on Brexit.
The health benefits of knitting
Knit for Peace believes that knitting can be extremely good for us and have even declared that it could save the NHS millions.
Eight beauty ingredients you need to know now
Can't keep up with the latest beauty buzzwords? No fear – these are the only ingredients you need to look out for this year...
Love your liver
Liver disease is on the rise you can take steps to prevent it, says Alice Whitehead.
Four ways to deal with Sunday night stress
A recent global poll has revealed that 76 percent of us suffer with sadness and angst on a Sunday evening.
Professor Ewan Gillon: Forget New Year’s Resolutions for 2019 – try new month’s resolutions instead
Let’s be honest: every year, many of us take a moment to reflect on the past year and set goals for the coming year.
Pioneer behind fight against kidney disease in Aberdeen reflects upon his lengthy and remarkable career
There is hardly a week that passes when Neil Edward is not stopped in the street and profusely thanked for the role he played in saving someone’s life.
Hang on in there – it will pass: How to get through the festive hangover season
Christmas party season is in full swing. But partying can mean hangovers – especially for the less careful among us.
Diary of a first-time mum: On going back to work and rediscovering something new
I’ve never been particularly good at running – I can still recall my PE teacher bellowing at me to pick up my knees.
Hundreds of women given mesh implants despite ‘ban’ on procedure
Women in Scotland are still being given controversial mesh implants, more than four years after health boards were told to stop offering the procedure.
New initiative to dispel nursing stereotypes piloted in north-east schools
A new initiative to dispel stereotypes about nursing and prevent a future staffing crisis is being piloted in north-east primary schools.
MSP raises concerns over ongoing shortage of a life-saving allergy medicine
Health chiefs in Scotland have been urged to act amid growing concerns about an ongoing shortage of a life-saving medicine for severe allergic reactions.
Rural roads ‘should be dropped to 40mph’ to help cyclists
Some rural roads should be reduced to 40mph to make them safer for bike users, according to a leading cycling charity.
The lives of tens of thousands of babies have been saved in Aberdeen’s Special Nursery – here is one survivor’s story
Heather Driscoll took a big breath, followed by a leap of faith as she began a freefall abseil from the top of the UK’s tallest sculpture.
New health campaign asks: Do you know how to check for mouth cancer?
A new campaign has been launched to drive down the number of deaths from mouth cancer in Scotland.
Diary of a first-time mum: A letter to my son
Ellie House chronicles the rollercoaster of emotion that comes with the demands of new motherhood and work.
£80m NHS technology boost ‘will help staff care for more patients’
The Scottish Government has pledged £80million to upgrade every health service computer in the country.
Midwifery bank staff costs rocket 40% at NHS Grampian
The cost of temp midwifery staff at NHS Grampian has rocketed by 40% over the last four years, despite efforts to curb spending.
Aberdeen bus drivers to be taught how to recognise stroke symptoms
North-east bus drivers will be taught to recognise the signs of stroke as part of a major campaign to help save lives.
Keep your health and wellbeing high this winter
It’s getting colder, darker and windier, and for many of us this time of year brings with it the need to look after ourselves better.
Smoking and obesity can cause ‘worrying changes’ in the womb, study finds
Smoking cigarettes or carrying excess weight during pregnancy can cause “worrying changes” in the development of an unborn baby’s thyroids, according to a new Aberdeen University study.
Don’t give up: Baldness isn’t just a male problem
Baldness isn’t just a male problem. More and more women are facing up to thinning locks. Philippa Gerrard found out just how it feels to lose your hair as a woman in modern society.