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Fighting menace of heart disease

I THINK we all realise that heart disease is a major problem.Read

RELAXING REMEDY

Geranium is excellent for PMT (premenstrual tension) as it can balance the body’s hormones by using a few drops in the bath.Read

How to find out more

The British Complementary Medicine Association: www.bcma.co.uk or call 0845 345 5977 .Read

Oil treatment isodour of the day

FROM sleepless nights to stressed-out days, aromatherapy oils have been used since ancient times to help ease many afflictions. Health reporter JANE PICKEN speaks to the experts to find out how they can help.Read

Guide to mental health

TV expert Dr Raj Persaud has edited an easy-to- understand guide to mental health.Read

It’s heaven scent

WHAT IS AROMATHERAPY USED FOR?Read

All’s looking rosy at garden project

DISABLED people on Tyneside are putting their green fingers in motion, thanks to a new allotment scheme. Health reporter JANE PICKEN has the details.Read

£8m care facility gets off on the right foot

IT has been hailed as a state-of-the-art service for Newcastle’s west end, and now Molineux Health Centre is celebrating its first minor operation. Health reporter JANE PICKEN has the details.Read

Winners can hit beach in style this summer

LUCKY Chronicle readers are now preening themselves for beaches at home and abroad after winning big with Your Health. Reporter JANE PICKEN found out how the prizes have boosted their summers.Read

Eat well for future health

PEARLY white beaches and plenty of sun are not the only things the Mediterranean is famed for.Read

Illness on holiday

MORE than six out of 10 people heading off on holiday this summer will be ill while away, according to research by Tesco.Read

Model tips for life on beach

AS a former model, Chronicle winner Kathryn shares her secrets on how to look good on holiday:Read

The Wooden Bowl: an inspiring story

I find myself wondering how we may feel as we grow older, when maybe we become more vulnerable and life can become a struggle.Read

Seven ways to survive ‘summer’

IF summer’s late arrival has left you feeling dull and lacking in energy, you need to invigorate your system.Read

On the couch with Nicky Asbury

DEAR NICKY — Can you stop me worrying? I’ve always been a worrier and everyone is always telling me to stop, and that everything will be OK.Read

60-second surgery

Marie Difolco, 39, is the managing director of Stupid Bags Ltd, which specialises in fun bottle and gift bags featuring her character Squiffy.Read

Personal journey to showcase blind talent

Hannah Davies speaks to a man whose battle against failing sight has prompted him to fight for awareness.Read

Getting fit with Anthony Watson

ONCE again the time of year has arrived when we all squeeze into over-filled Metro trains to put ourselves through that arduous 13.1 miles known as the Great North Run.Read

Smoking - Progress report

Our ex-smokers are really feeling the difficulties of not smoking. One in particular has really found the going tough.Read

Course helping children to cope

CLUTCHING her brightly coloured and glitter-laden poster, little Josephine Hicks wants to teach her classmates about what it’s like having a stammer.Read

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