Many cancers can now be effectively treated or cured and treatment for heart disease has been completely transformed, says our columnist.
Actions may be small by themselves but can add up to help us get more connected, happier and healthier communities, says columnist.
The World Health Organization recently announced that Covid is no longer a public health emergency of international concern.
We may like to think we're in control of what we do but we're likely to be more influenced by what is around us than we realise, says our columnist.
Vehicles often show if there's a problem, our symptoms should not be overlooked says Dr Tim Allison.
I have written recently about how there are some similarities between looking after a car, if we have one, and looking after our health.
Dr Tim Allison makes comparisons between the human body and motor vehicles.
We are well into the new year now. If you made a New Year resolution and have kept it – well done!
Gradually lighter nights give us all more chances to get out and do some of the activities that boost our mental and physical health.
The start of the year is often a time when we try to predict what will happen over the next 12 months.
The New Year is a time of change and a time of opportunity, writes Dr Tim Allison.
Vaccination rates across Highland have been pretty good throughout the Covid pandemic and this has continued over recent months.
There are more chest infections around, and the temperature and lack of light can also lead to more falls.
The winter vaccination campaign is now well under way and many of you will have received an invitation for flu and Covid vaccinations.
I wish I didn’t need to write about the virus and pandemic any more, but sadly it is still with us.
There are many signs around us that show that the summer has been ending, and that autumn and winter are well on the way.
Some things that improve our health are much easier to do yet all too often neglected. Hand washing is one of these.
The connection between climate change or habitat destruction and disease is becoming increasingly clear says NHS Highland officer.
Covid is still with us, circulating in the community. We all would like it to disappear, but sadly that is wishful thinking.
When Covid first emerged it was a new threat and research work was focused on finding out how the virus behaved and how it could best be tackled.
