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Blue September: Prostate Health Awareness Month

From the age of 40 onwards, men should start having yearly prostate checks. Michael Chapman, campaign director of Blue September, discusses International Prostate Awareness Month, and key prevention tips.

Binge Eating: the other eating disorder

It may be lesser known, but binge eating is actually more common than other eating disorders. MiNDFOOD’s leading psychologist Dr Mary Grogan tells us more.

Emily Tapp Melanoma Foundation

Louise White lost her daughter to a melanoma, aged 27, in 2006. She is now the founder of the Emily Tapp Melanoma Foundation.

Running for a cause

Dan Englund set himself the challenge of running 1000km to raise awareness for the National Stroke Foundation after suffering a stroke at the age of 38. Hear more of his story

Breast cancer: are you at risk?

Age and gender form the biggest risk factors for breast cancer, according to Carole Renouf, the CEO of the National Breast Cancer Foundation.

Yoga for all seasons

These eight yoga poses will refresh both your body and your mind, whenever you do them.

Strength to Strength fitness gallery

Resistance training doesn’t bulk you up, but it does give your muscles definition. Do these simple exercises indoors or out.

Elton John: “I Should Be Dead”

Singer Elton John has delivered a rousing speech at the 19th International AIDS Conference in Washington, saying that because he did not practice safe sex in the 1980’s, he should already be dead. MiNDFOOD Reports

Nicotine vaccine could be breath of fresh air for smokers

Scientists are developing a nicotine vaccine that, with just one injection, will prevent the pleasure-triggering chemicals in tobacco from ever reaching the brain.

Kinesiology: how it could change your life

Suffer from migraines, anxiety, or struggle with your weight? Kinesiology could hold the answer. Teresa Mudgway is a teacher at Sydney’s leading Kinesiology Colleges. She teaches us more about kinesiology.

Fun winter fitness ideas

From skipping rope to simple stretches to dance classes, personal trainer Jenny Wood shares fun winter fitness ideas with us.

Fight autoimmune diseases

Autoimmune diseases such as type 1 diabetes, are one of the biggest killers in the world. Nutritionist Cyndi O’Meara shares tips for how to challenge our body to fight these.

DNA chip could prevent athletes’ heart-related deaths

A microchip test that can detect hidden heart defects in professional athletes is set to go on sale this autumn, prompted by a string sudden deaths of top flight sports stars in recent years.

Dementia and Alzheimer’s: Spot the difference

There are over 100 different forms of dementia in the world, and it can affect people as young as 30. Andrew Italia teaches us the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia, and shares the warning signs we should look out for.

Gene therapy helps children with rare brain disorders

Gene therapy provides new hope for children with AADC deficiency, a rare genetic disorder that causes neurological impairment and impacts a child’s ability to move and eat.

Are you at risk of bowel disease?

CEO of CCA, Francesca Manglaviti shares the warning signs of inflammatory bowel disease, and gives her tips for maintaining good bowel health.

Reversing the years

Christine Snow, national education manager for True Solutions, discusses the latest trends in anti-ageing with MiNDFOOD.

Winter Walks: home fitness

Our resident personal trainer David Welsh shows us how to combat the winter exercise blues, and how to make the most of the great indoors this chill season.

High Cholesterol: the health benefits

Nutritionist Cyndi O’Meara believes that a high cholesterol reading can actually be beneficial to our health – both physically and sexually. She discusses how it should be treated as an indicator, and not a disease.

Go Vegetarian, Live Longer

Accredited Practising Dietitian Dr Kate Marsh believes that people who follow a plant-based vegetarian diet are less likely be overweight, or suffer from diabetes and heart disease.

Radioactive tuna may raise risks of cancer

Nuclear professor says radioactive tuna caught off California can produce a small inscrease in cancer risks. MiNDFOOD Reports.

The power of the subconscious

Margaret Stuart, author of “Free To Be Healthy’, teaches us how to release the thoughts, beliefs and emotions held in our subconscious mind, in order to heal our mind, body and soul.

The facts about Hypertension

Professor Geoffrey Head is the Head of the Neuropharmacology at the Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute. He shares his tips on avoiding high blood pressure and hypertension, which can lead to heart failure and obesity.

Grow Yourself Up

Author of ‘Growing Yourself Up’, Jenny Brown teaches us how to bring your best to all your life’s relationships, and why growing up is so hard to do.

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