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No Words Needed

We all speak body language, the non-verbal cues that give away our inner feelings. And changing the message communicated by our gestures is easier than you think.

Better Intelligence?

IQ testing has traditionally been seen as the best indication of how clever a person is, and consequently, their potential for success. Yet in the real world “book smarts” are often no match for “street smarts”. What is the real difference, and can these “smarts” be accurately measured?

4 Ways To Enjoy The Holidays Guilt-Free

Remain in charge this festive season with these easy steps.

Feeling connected: How to stop isolation this festive season

Work through feelings of isolation this Christmas with these 5 steps to feeling connected.

5 effortless ways to bring positivity into your life

Here are 5 ways to effortlessly bring positivity into your life. It’s important to know how to bring positive energy into your life so you can move forward as a better and brighter person.

Veterans Turning to Yoga as a Coping Mechanism

More and more veterans are turning to yoga to help with stress and reintegration into society.

Hooked on Excuses

It’s a well-deserved drink to take the edge off … or is it a problem we’re helping cover up? Our culture justifies addictive behaviour, encouraging excessive consumption and dangerous habits.

Dream weaver: How to interpret your nightmares

Margaret Bowater, author of Healing the Nightmare, Freeing the Soul (Calico Publishing) talks to MiNDFOOD about how interpreting our dreams can help us gain insight, self-awareness, even healing; and how nightmares are like red lights to warn you of potential dangers.

Alarming increase in suicide rates

Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) shows that the number of women and teenage girls dying from suicide is increasing.

MiNDFOOD Radio: The Pathways of Addiction

It’s a well-deserved drink to take the edge off… or is it a problem we’re helping cover up? Our resident psychologist talks cultural justification and enabling excessive behaviour and dangerous habits.

Happy to help, help to be happy

New study shows there’s more to volunteering than just a dose of the warm fuzzies.

What your walk says about you

You probably knew that the way people walk can provide clues to their state of mind, but now researchers have now proven it.

It’s a Wonder-Filled Life

Was something “awesome” today? Did it make your heart surge, or your knees go weak? Maybe you shed a little tear of joy. Or perhaps you just meant, “Thank you.” True feelings of awe, on the other hand, can improve our health, make us more patient and lift our spirits.

Google is changing the way you think

Scientists research the connection between technology and human memory and decide: we’re not using our brain so much

The Weight of Worry

They can come in all shapes and sizes and do not discriminate about who they affect. MiNDFOOD looks at the real, often devastating, consequences anxiety disorders can have and the latest clinical studies into the best ways to manage them.

Pets in the workplace

Could our furry friends be the key to better mental health in the workplace?

Can images of dogs make us rethink our self worth?

A new initiative is aiming to promote body positivity in humans, by looking at dogs.

Mindfullness on the run

When was the last time you were not busy? How often do you feel stressed? Imagine that you could navigate your most challenging times with a mind that was calm and focused and filled with positive thoughts — what would be different?

How To: Guided Meditation

Have you ever considered guided meditation? We go through the ins and outs of how to use it effectively.

Stay mindful

World Yoga Day: Make meditation a part of your life with these simple tips.

Winning the bet

It is clearly at the root of all our relationships, but is there a way to increase your odds of fulfilling your needs when it comes to trust?

Quirky or Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)?

Eccentricity and cleanliness have become synonymous with OCD. Telling a friend they are “a little OCD” is a subtle way of telling them they need to relax a little. What are the implications of this association and does it matter?

The Royals launch mental health campaign ‘Heads Together’

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, alongside brother Prince Harry, have launched their ‘Heads Together’ campaign, celebrating with boxing greats and a quick game of Jenga.

Are You  What You Do?

Our occupation plays a big part in our sense of identity and our wellbeing. So why does our day job – whether it’s as a dentist or designer, poet or police officer – have such an impact on us?

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