Prof Sarah Pedersen: Are you addicted to your mobile phone?
The UK is now a ‘smartphone society,’ with over 80% of the population having access to one.
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Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s? You might be the invisible patient
There are a huge number of experiences and emotions people go through when living with Alzheimer’s.
HJC Styling: Top autumn trends to brighten up your wardrobe
With a new season comes the introduction of a new colour palette to brighten up your wardrobes.
Neil Skene: Why improvisation is the name of the game
September is here already and I completed my first ever Aberdeen half marathon.
How to embrace a more exciting work wardrobe
With the summer holidays over and the children back to school it’s time to get back to the 9-5.
Prof Sarah Pedersen: Why social media can be good for teenagers
Recently parents have once again been warned about their children’s use of social media.
How you can help your child transition smoothly to secondary school
Starting secondary school can be a huge source of anxiety for children and their parents.
Professor Ewan Gillon: Have recent events put you more on edge?
Following the recent terror attacks that have taken place in the UK and the dreadful Grenfell Tower fire tragedy, some of us may be feeling a heightened sense of anxiety about our own safety and that of our loved ones.
Neil Skene: When you get your left and right wrong…
Now we are in the heart of the so-called summer - tennis, cricket and the start of football again - I am regularly asked about blind people and co-ordination.
How men suffer from depression differently to women
It is reported that only 25% of people suffering from depression are men but in reality the number is most likely to be a lot higher.
The four items you need to have in your holiday suitcase this summer
With the summer holidays approaching, it is easy to get carried away preparing your summer wardrobe especially if you have booked that sought-after holiday in the sun.
Neil Skene: Join me on the start line for the Great Aberdeen Run
Well after mentioning my running last month, many people have asked how I manage this, some wondered if Rumba accompanied me.
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.
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.