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Highland health is not a level playing field

15 February 2025
Highland health is not a level playing field

Highland health is not a level playing field

15 February 2025

When we look at illness across the population, we find that there are patterns where some people tend to have poorer health than others.


5 ways to wellbeing - over the festivities and beyond

28 December 2024
5 ways to wellbeing - over the festivities and beyond

5 ways to wellbeing - over the festivities and beyond

28 December 2024

We can improve our mental health, like our physical health, and this can be especially important around Christmas and New Year. says our columnist.


NHS HIGHLAND: Many people find Christmas to be a difficult time

07 December 2024
NHS HIGHLAND: Many people find Christmas to be a difficult time

NHS HIGHLAND: Many people find Christmas to be a difficult time

07 December 2024

Think about how we can look after ourselves as well as those around us, family, friends and neighbours, says our columnist.


We can all do our bit to safeguard use of precious antibiotics

16 November 2024
We can all do our bit to safeguard use of precious antibiotics

We can all do our bit to safeguard use of precious antibiotics

16 November 2024

HEALTH MATTERS: Antibiotics remain an incredibly important part of medicine, but their effectiveness is under threat from over-use and incorrect use.


NHS HIGHLAND: We can do a lot to protect our health (and cars) in winter

09 November 2024
NHS HIGHLAND: We can do a lot to protect our health (and cars) in winter

NHS HIGHLAND: We can do a lot to protect our health (and cars) in winter

09 November 2024

Our columnist says an MOT for our health could be something to think about.


NHS HIGHLAND: Loneliness is one of the biggest issues affecting health - but is often hidden

26 October 2024
NHS HIGHLAND: Loneliness is one of the biggest issues affecting health - but is often hidden

NHS HIGHLAND: Loneliness is one of the biggest issues affecting health - but is often hidden

26 October 2024

We all have the ability to make new connections, says our columnist.


Getting to grips with deadly drug and alcohol habits

12 October 2024
Getting to grips with deadly drug and alcohol habits

Getting to grips with deadly drug and alcohol habits

12 October 2024

As well as dealing with the immediate effects of drugs and alcohol we should support the efforts to tackle the underlying causes, says our columnist.


NHS HIGHLAND: How can we help ourselves make healthy decisions?

28 September 2024
NHS HIGHLAND: How can we help ourselves make healthy decisions?

NHS HIGHLAND: How can we help ourselves make healthy decisions?

28 September 2024

The way that things are set up can impact our behaviour, says our columnist.


NHS HIGHLAND: We can learn from 70-year-old cookery tips for trawlermen

14 September 2024
NHS HIGHLAND: We can learn from 70-year-old cookery tips for trawlermen

NHS HIGHLAND: We can learn from 70-year-old cookery tips for trawlermen

14 September 2024

The book was designed to help men cook good and nutritious food while away for weeks at sea.


NHS HIGHLAND: Many of us haven’t said the word ‘suicide’ out loud

07 September 2024
NHS HIGHLAND: Many of us haven’t said the word ‘suicide’ out loud

NHS HIGHLAND: Many of us haven’t said the word ‘suicide’ out loud

07 September 2024

Asking about suicide, without judgement and with compassion, can give someone space and time to breath and think ‘there may be another way’.


NHS HIGHLAND: We all don’t have to be Olympians to be active

17 August 2024
NHS HIGHLAND: We all don’t have to be Olympians to be active

NHS HIGHLAND: We all don’t have to be Olympians to be active

17 August 2024

Physical activity is important at all ages but there are times when we can pay particular attention to the need to keep active, says our columnist.


NHS HIGHLAND: Balance needed between action and caution

13 April 2024
NHS HIGHLAND: Balance needed between action and caution

NHS HIGHLAND: Balance needed between action and caution

13 April 2024

Walking, cycling or gardening is good for our health - but we may need to be cautious about a sudden increase in activity, says our columnist.


NHS HIGHLAND: Our genetic make-up and our bodies were not designed for the type of lifestyle we live

21 January 2024
NHS HIGHLAND: Our genetic make-up and our bodies were not designed for the type of lifestyle we live

NHS HIGHLAND: Our genetic make-up and our bodies were not designed for the type of lifestyle we live

21 January 2024

The lifestyle that best suits our natural instincts and our genetics is one of hunting and foraging, says our columnist.


NHS HIGHLAND: Don’t ignore your body’s warning signs – seek advice

15 April 2023
NHS HIGHLAND: Don’t ignore your body’s warning signs – seek advice

NHS HIGHLAND: Don’t ignore your body’s warning signs – seek advice

15 April 2023

Vehicles often show if there's a problem, our symptoms should not be overlooked says Dr Tim Allison.


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