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.
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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.
Is private healthcare working for you?
It is an unfortunate fact that, as retirement looms, we are likely to make more use of the healthcare system.
Scots urged to save lives through CPR training
Schools across Scotland have been urged to train pupils how to use CPR after a new survey revealed that over a quarter of people would not feel confident to step in and save a life.
Outbreak fears as thousands of health staff turn down flu jabs
Thousands of people could at risk after new figures revealed that less than half of health workers get the flu jab.
Aberdeen researchers launch pioneering five-year study into reducing effects of arthritis
North-east researchers have embarked upon a major study to find new and more effective treatments for painful and debilitating psoriatic arthritis.
Promoting health by making connections
Erica was on dessert duty at Lunch Club.
Chaos during flu jab sessions at north-east GP surgery
A north-east GP surgery was plunged into chaos after staff struggled to cope with the demand for the winter flu jab.
Pioneering partnership between NHS Shetland and RSPB Scotland allows GPs to ‘prescribe’ nature to patients
A prescription of fresh air is on offer in Shetland thanks to an innovative collaboration between the health board and the RSPB.
Hopes for improved cancer care across the north as plans move ahead for multi-million-pound particle accelerator
NHS Grampian hope to use a new multi-million-pound particle accelerator to improve cancer care and more across the north of Scotland.