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There are many times more infections in Scotland than there were at this time last year, says our columnist.
We are not likely to be familiar with long periods of hot weather so should one occur, we may not be prepared, says our columnist.
Getting out and enjoying nature is a great way to improve health and as the days get longer it’s easier to exercise or experience the natural world.
Getting closer to nature can improve both our physical and our mental health, says our columnist.
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.
Now that we can talk about cancer more easily it is also important to take action too, says our columnist.
Our public health department has two principal priorities as part of work to improve and protect the health of Highland people, writes Dr Tim Allison.
Older people have been in the news a lot over recent weeks and months.
Covid vaccine is still important especially for the most vulnerable, older people and those with reduced immunity, says Dr Tim Allison.
Almost all of us will use medicines and tablets either regularly or occasionally.
The lifestyle that best suits our natural instincts and our genetics is one of hunting and foraging, says our columnist.
The best shoes for avoiding falls are those that are high sided, with low heels, thin soles and good grip, says Dr Tim Allison.
We can be SMART for our resolutions and perhaps that will help us keep them up for the rest of the year, says our columnist.
I am not a great fan of Black Friday. It seems to be a rather artificial exercise in advertising and commercialism.
Our health is affected by many things, and I have written here in the past about lots of them.
A fall can have a long-term impact on someone’s health, and it can be hard for some people to return to their home following a hospital stay.
Some of the emails that I receive start with a comment about my health, such as “I hope that you are well”.
What a difference a day makes – as the song goes. How much greater is the difference when it comes to a thousand days?
Many parts of the world around us do not help us to eat healthily or exercise more, says our columnist.
The new variant will only have been found in a relatively small number of cases, but there is a concern that things will change, says our columnist.
