COVER STORY: JODIE FOSTER
One of the few successful female directors in Hollywood, Jodie Foster, has lived life her own way, holding herself to a high moral and philosophical standard. But she also knows when it’s time to let things go.
HEALTH: GASTROINTENSTINAL CANCERS
They’re the most common form of carcinomas in Australia, yet they remain underfunded, under-researched and under discussed. MiNDFOOD looks at gastrointestinal cancers, and hears from an expert about the symptoms, how to prevent them and the work towards a cure.
PSYCHOLOGY: WHY WE KEEP ON CHEERING FOR THE UNDERDOG
They seem to come from nowhere, beating the odds and the “big guys” with just their innate talents. Even when they lose we support the underdogs – but why?
SMART EATING: FOR A HEALTHY THYROID
This tiny wing-shaped gland is running the show in your body, secreting hormones that play a very important role in regulating cell and energy growth and tissue development. When the thyroid isn’t working well, neither are you.
BEAUTY: CARING FOR YOUR PRODUCTS
It may be your favourite, but you should think twice about using the red lippy that’s lurked in your handbag for ever. MiNDFOOD takes a look at the dangers associated with using expired make-up and discovers how to keep your beauty cabinet safe and effective.
MY STORY: DEALING WITH DEPRESSION & SUICIDE
Depression is a common experience, yet many people find it difficult to talk about. Here, one reader gives her account of the dark, overwhelming feelings that engulfed her one night and how she dealt with them.
FOOD: MAKE YOUR OWN KOMBUCHA
Used as a natural remedy for millennia, kombucha can now be found in supermarkets. You can also make this probiotic tea at home. Plus, in-season horseradish and a week’s worth of delicious recipes with diabetic friendly tips from MiNDFOOD’s dietitian.
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