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In reviewing how nutrition is key to optimum health we have considered various topics from organic food to grains in the diet and many food sources including fruit, vegetables, salt, sugar, water, meat and fish. Read

Care with a difference

Thousands of people in the North East struggle to cope with the devastating effects of dementia. But Health Reporter JANE PICKEN finds out about one centre hoping to make a difference to their lives. Read

Summer months are time for salads

Sumptuous salads are the perfect way to maintain a good diet during summer months. Health reporter JANE PICKEN has some mouth-watering suggestions. Read

Just the tick-kit

Children undergoing long-term hospital treatment run the risk of falling behind in their school studies, but thanks to one Tyneside graduate they can now keep up to speed from the comfort of their beds. Health reporter JANE PICKEN has the details. Read

Fighting Fit

THIS week we are looking at fat. Most people always try to cut fat out of meals, but to stay healthy it is important to have some fat in your diet. Read

Easing back pain can cut down absences

Office-bound workers spend an average of 35 hours a week sat at their desks. Reporter CHRIS HOPE finds how this can lead to some serious back injuries. Read

Talk about worries

ARTHUR was brought along to see me by his grand-daughter Julie. I knew him quite well as he’d had major surgery some years ago but I had not seen him for some time. Read

Coping with silence

For a deaf person, everyday tasks such as attending a mother and baby group can seem impossible. Health Reporter JANE PICKEN spoke to one Tyneside mother about her experiences and how she copes. Read

Staying safe in the sun

At last the rain has stopped! This week we have seen less rain, more sun and higher temperatures. Perhaps summer is finally here. Great timing, as most schools are about to close for the summer holidays. Read

Caring support

NAME: Juli Warwick Read

Mum’s cannabis fears

DEAR NICKY — I’m worried about my 16-year-old son. I was picking his jacket up from his bedroom floor and cannabis fell out of one of the pockets. Read

Walk your way to health

IT'S called “ecotherapy” — getting out and about in the countryside — and doctors are already prescribing it in the North. PAULINE HOLT met some of those who are reaping the benefits of “green medicine”. Read

Allergy hell can ruin the summer months

Most of us long for the spring and summer months but for many it can spell itchy eyes, a running nose and constant sneezing. Health Reporter JANE PICKEN finds out more about hay fever hell. Read

Fighting Fit

ALONG with carbohydrates and fat, your body needs protein – a nutrient made up of essential and non-essential amino acids – for good health. Read

Sgt Swany's boot camp get's results

It’s not too late to trim down and tone up in preparation for a perfect beach body. Health Reporter JANE PICKEN finds out about summer-themed ways to get fit and eat well. Read

Where to find out more

FOR further information about podiatry advice from experts in Northumberland, Newcastle and North Tyneside visit www.feetforlife.org Read

Guide to Life

MY HUSBAND Clive and I have just returned from a wonderful week in Spain. Read

Sparkling new centre’s a boon

More services mean more patients at a new Tyneside health centre. Health Reporter JANE PICKEN visited the Molineux Street NHS Centre to find out more. Read

Breast is best for little ones

Super-sized adverts are appearing on buses in a Northumberland town in a bid to encourage women to breastfeed. Health reporter JANE PICKEN finds out more. Read