The latest articles from the My Health Journey series

Liz with her walker at home in Nairn. She will embark on a walk around Cumbrae next year to mark her 80th birthday. Image: Jason Hedges/DC Thomson

Nairn woman, 79, caps osteoporosis battle with 10-mile birthday hike

Liz Marshall, 79, was diagnosed with osteoporosis after battling sciatica pain but is set to walk the full circumference of the Isle of Cumbrae, aided by her trusty walker.

By Andy Morton

Katie Hammond says art has been extremely therapeutic during her battle wth chronic illnesses.

How painting has helped Katie from Kingswells tackle debilitating chronic illnesses

Katie Hammond, 30, has bravely opened up about life with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) and Postural Tachycardia Syndrome (PoTS).

By Rosemary Lowne

'When I do something, I do it 200%'. Carole Munro training for her Hyrox event in Valencia. Image: Kath Flannery/DC Thomson

Turriff gran takes on Hyrox: ‘I’m in better shape in my 70s than I was in my 30s’

Carol Munro, 70, is training hard for her latest Hyrox, a gruelling endurance race that usually attracts athletes half her age.

By Andy Morton

Kay and Stuart Powries at home in Torphins, Aberdeenshire. 'You could say thank you a million times... but it's still not enough,' says Stuart. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson

My wife donated a kidney so I could live – it was the most amazing thing anyone could ever do says Torphins man

Stuart Powrie's wife Kay came to the rescue when he needed a kidney. Now he's on a mission to encourage more people to donate.

By Andy Morton

59-year-old Derek Melvin from Collieston who had treatment for two cancers following an eye test.

‘A £10 eye scan saved my life’, says Collieston dad Derek Melvin

The construction worker found the first of two unrelated cancers during a routine eye test.

By Lindsay Bruce

Tony Romaine at home in Balloch near Inverness. The 49-year-old is back on stage and back recording songs after a stroke two years ago. Image: Jason Hedges/DC Thomson

Inverness dad almost died after stroke, now he’s on stage playing the guitar one-handed

Musician Tony Romaine spent five hours trapped on his sofa after suffering a stroke in 2022, but is now back in the recording studio — with an unusual playing technique.

By Andy Morton