All news by author: Amy Packer

Coronation Street actor Rob Mallard first noticed the tremors in his hands when he was a teenager - it took more than a year of testing before he was finally diagnosed with a progressive brain condition

Alison McIndoe, from Glasgow, was told she had developed rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in 2023 - and has completely changed her life since

To mark Breast Cancer UK’s Prevention Week, Dr Hannah Moody, Head of Science at the world-renowned charity, tells Mirror Health Editor Amy Packer how to reduce your risk

Life-altering drama began for the Balestrini family began when William was born and immediately experienced problems with his kidneys - parents James and Nancy sacrificed their own organs to keep their boy alive.

Little Wilf Grandison’s life is ruled by the daily pollen count as his mother explains the huge impact his asthma and health issues has had on their whole family

Amy Packer watches her son become a prince at the revamped Disneyland Hotel at Disneyland Paris - the first five-star hotel in the world dedicated to Disney royalty

The Anthony Nolan charity is celebrating 50 years since a mum’s love inspired the first stem cell register. Lizzie Catt speaks to three families about their hunt for incredible people willing to help their children

Sarah Mulindwa, NHS nurse, sexual health expert and presenter of Channel 4’s The Sex Clinic, wants to bust some common myths as a survey for Tackle HIV, a campaign led by former rugby international Gareth Thomas, unearthed the extent misconceptions about the condition are believed

We look at a range of botanical oils including aloe vera which has been used for medicinal purposes by different cultures and versatile lavender which was used by Romans as an antiseptic

From work using virtual reality to studies carried out in space, scientists are hoping to build a future free from arthritis and its symptoms, with a charity investing millions

Enjoying yourself over the festive period often comes at the price of a tighter waistband, but a top nutritionist reveals how to avoid heading into New Year with a weight loss resolution

Comedian and Strictly Come Dancing winner Bill Bailey opens up about how being unable to breathe while performing in Australia left him hyper vigilant about his health

Put mushrooms in sunlight before eating them, eat more spices and sprouts and try fermenting cabbage; these are just a few culinary hacks that will help your body this winter

Suffer from headaches? Discovering the type you experience is key to solving the problem - here’s our guide to the most common headaches, tips to prevent them, and ways to see them off once they kick in

Yoga guru Cheryl Kennedy MacDonald says practising yoga can help ease symptoms such as hot flushes and disturbed sleep - and also help with long-term health issues

Dr Maurice Duffy, a mindset coach, stresses mental health care does not have to be complicated and can start easily at home with a just few straightforward pointers

The TV adventurer tells Amy Packer how he copes with the chronic pain caused by a lifetime of pushing his body to its limit, including a freak skydiving accident in the '90s

Newport Harbour Island Resort on Goat Island in Newport, Rhode Island, USA is a striking, creamy modernist creation housing 257 rooms, a main tower and two long wings forming a right angle facing Narragansett Bay

CBBC medic Raphael Olaiya tells Amy Packer about the terrifying childhood asthma attacks which made him fear for his life

Depression is more common than you might think – but spotting when someone you love is struggling can be difficult, even if you see them every day

Anna Borges, author of The More or Less Definitive Guide to Self-Care, says self-care is about just finding small ways to feel a little more human, for example by taking some time to wind down

Our health intentions, like plans to detox, are sometimes misguided and, in fact, things like washing our hands more are often more useful