Prof Sarah Pedersen: If trolls get their way, we could end up with no female politicians
Social media offers us the possibility of direct communication with politicians.
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Prof Sarah Pedersen: How armchair analysts and trolls have transformed the election campaign
Three out of five Twitter users in the UK tweet while watching television.
One top, three looks: We show you how to style it
The 80s is making a modern revival in 2017.
Neil Skene: The show must go on
This month, I’d thought I’d give a wee insight into the rock’n’roll life I have when away from the day job, and also to ask, where does the hour go?
Does 13 Reasons Why glamorise teen suicide or open a necessary dialogue on mental health issues?
13 Reasons Why, the show which tells the story of a teenage girl who commits suicide, recently premiered on Netflix and it seems as though everyone is talking about it.
Prof Sarah Pedersen: Can social media change the way we vote?
Last week I saw something I have never seen before – someone admitting that they had changed their minds about politics because of what they had seen on social media.
The dos and don’ts of wearing stripes revealed
With the spring in our step and the subtle hint of a warm breeze, it seems like summer has finally arrived and we are seeing stripes.
Prof Ewan Gillon: Pets… The secret to happiness?
This month is National Pet Month which aims to promote responsible pet ownership and raise awareness of the benefits of living with pets.
Neil Skene: How technology helped me Tap Tap See…
Most people can’t live without technology, be it for work or for fun.
Prof Ewan Gillon: How spring cleaning your home can improve your mental health
Today marks the first day of spring – the start of sunnier days and lighter nights.
VIDEO: Drone hiking guide to Scotland’s highest peaks – Part Seven
Last month we looked at Freezing Cold Weather Injuries and how to treat them, both on and off the hill.
Professor Sarah Pedersen: How posting pictures of your baby on Facebook could land you with a law suit
When your baby comes of age might he take you to court for breaching his right to privacy?
VIDEO: Drone hiking guide to Scotland’s highest peaks – Part Six
All Commandos take part in exercises in Arctic environments at some point in their career as the UKs Cold Weather Warfare Specialists.
Forget Valentine’s Day, keep the spark sizzling all year round
It’s February 14 and, supposedly, the day we show our partner how much we love them.
Neil Skene: How new friends can help you avoid embarrassing situations
There is nothing more embarrassing than plumping yourself down on an occupied seat.
How to pick lingerie to compliment your body shape this Valentine’s Day
With the most romantic day of the year fast approaching, its no surprise the high street is filling up with some of the most gorgeous underwear sets.
2017 hair trends… And how to achieve them at home
From unruly, blunt fringes, to straight, shiny, center-parted hair, 2017 is full of modern hair trends bringing out bold, voluminous hairstyles, which will compliment even the most sophisticated of looks.
Professor Sarah Pedersen: Twitter can be a powerful communication tool… But it has dangers for us all
It has become obvious very quickly that the new President of the United States has no intention of ceasing his Twitter activity or indeed of restricting himself to the official @POTUS Twitter account.
Jojo Fraser: Healthy really is the new skinny
My little girl is watching me intently.
VIDEO: Drone hiking guide to Scotland’s highest peaks – Part Five
This mini-series will focus on freezing and non-freezing cold weather injuries that can occur in an extreme mountainous environment, the signs and symptoms - and most importantly, prevention.
Linton & Mac: The low down on winter beauty trends
With New York Fashion Week fast approaching it can sometimes be hard to keep up with the latest trends.
Top trends for men in 2017… And how to rock them
As we welcome in a new year, many of us make new resolutions welcoming change.
How to survive the most depressing day of the year
It’s a new year and we’re half-way through January – the most miserable month of the year.
How to make the most of your wardrobe this festive period
With the festive period in full swing, and many a party to be had, individuals across the north-east are looking for some much-needed advice on how to take their casual daytime looks to sophisticated night time glam.
How to rock the 2016 winter trends… Without breaking the bank
With autumn coming to a swift end, the brisk icy mornings of winter are starting to emerge, with fur coats and woolly scarves making an exit from wardrobes across the region.
Anxious about the festive party season? Here’s how to overcome social anxiety with work colleagues
It’s officially the party season and many of us will have Christmas nights out with work colleagues over the next couple of weeks.
Black Friday fighting… Why do sales suck shoppers in?
Professor Ewan Gillon, chartered psychologist and clinical director of First Psychology Aberdeen discusses the psychology behind shoppers’ urgency to get the best deals on Black Friday.
Professor Sarah Pedersen : Is social media good for politics?
Is social media good for politics? That’s the question to be debated next week by teams of politicians and academics at Robert Gordon University as part of the ESRC’s Festival of Social Science.
Jojo Fraser: Building healthier relationships in the workplace
We don’t often get to choose who we work with, especially in larger companies. Relationships have a huge impact on our mental health and sometimes we are forced to work with people where we lack what I like to call ‘people chemistry’.
Jojo Fraser: How can we begin to find the right words to say about something which is so tragically sad?
It's baby loss awareness week - a topic that will sadly be close to many peoples hearts.
VIDEO: Drone hiking guide to Scotland’s highest peaks – Part One
Hills in Scotland over 3000ft are affectionately known as ‘Munros’ after Sir Hugh Munro, who compiled the first and original list of Munros in 1891.
Jojo Fraser: In a world of Instagram of Pinterest, sometimes we just need to drop the filter
Postnatal depression can creep up and take over those we least expect it to. Many will be struggling with it right now but too ashamed to speak out about it - I mean isn't having a baby meant to be a happy time?
