Health

Green Health Week offers a packed schedule of events and activities being coordinated by colleagues from Think Health Think Nature.

Think Nature Health Walks have joined hundreds of organisations in committing to a mental health charter for physical activity and sport.

A colossal six-figure windfall is winging its way to charity after a golf day and gala dinner proved a massive success.

An active listening charity will become part of a nationwide mental health organisation in a bid to reach more people with its services.

Highland Council is supporting Mental Health Awareness Week - and pushing the positive benefits of movement.

A gay man recounts the experience of being given hallucinogenic drugs in a bid to change his sexuality.

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.

A Samaritan has raised thousands of pounds after he made it his mission to walk hundreds of miles in just 24 days.

Highland Hospice is encouraging people to talk openly about death and grief as part of a national campaign.

A family-friendly launch evening featured dazzling performances from dance schools last night, with the contest itself kicking off in earnest tonight.

Years of development has meant the Inverness gender clinic is as healthy as it has ever been – with patients set to feel the benefit.

Getting closer to nature can improve both our physical and our mental health, says our columnist.

Inverness residents have raised concerns after spotting a highly dangerous giant hogweed plant via their school route.

One woman has died following a serious crash on the A9, near Tore roundabout.

The new DadPad app in the NHS Highland region is the first time it has been launched in Scotland.

The tenth edition of the Etape Loch Ness took place today.

A lifesaving charity that transports vital medical supplies across the Highlands and Islands free of charge for the NHS has received a funding boost.

Three Highlanders discuss their motivation for getting diagnosed as autistic in adulthood, and the difference it has made to their lives.

Increased activity levels, even by a little, can have major benefits for management of diabetes and other health conditions.

It’s good to talk, a new NHS initiative is urging Highlanders in a bid to help patients be more involved in their treatment options.