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Sing your way to good health

We find out how a not-for-profit charity and social enterprise is empowering people of all walks of life through song.

Heart Foundation refreshes food pyramid

The Heart Foundation has launched a new ‘healthy heart’ food guide to replace the outdated food pyramid.

Lullabies the best medicine for sick kids

Hush Little Baby and Twinkle Twinkle Little Star are both songs that have the potential to ease the pain of babies and children.

Painkillers pose heart risk

Do you reach for painkillers often? You may want to consider the consequences for your heart, researchers warn.

Human cloning breakthrough

In a significant step for medicine, US scientists have used human cloning to generate potentially life-saving cells.

Go Red for women in May

Go red this month to raise awareness for the biggest killer of women around the world.

Fasting curbs diabetes & cardiovascular disease

Intermittent fasting is not only for weight-control, it could also help sufferers of cardiovascular disease and diabetics.

Tweeting your way to heart health

Twitter is a powerful tool in the prevention of heart disease according to one new study.

Sunny outlook lowers cholesterol

When it comes to lowering cholesterol, you’ve got to accentuate the positive and eliminate the negative; according to a US study released this week.

Heart disease detected in newborns of obese mothers

Startling new research has uncovered that expectant mothers who are overweight could increase their child’s chances of developing heart disease.

Mediterranean diet cuts heart disease risk by a third

Eating a Mediterranean-style diet rich in fish, nuts and olive oil can reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke by as much as a third, a new study has found.

A heart for fashion

Celebrities presented their favourite saucy red style creations at The Heart Truth’s Red Dress Collection fashion show in New York this week. The event promotes heart health awareness among women.

Ignoring the snore could lead to future health risks

More than just an annoying bedtime habit, snorers may be at a higher risk of having clogged arteries and suffering from cardiovascular diseases than those who are overweight or suffer from high cholesterol.

Tapping into our brains

Marvin Oka is a world renowned leader in behavioural technology. He joins us to discuss his latest research and gives his tips for how to tap into our different brains.

Get cholesterol-wise

One Australian dies every 24 minutes from heart disease, and cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in New Zealand. Pharmacist and medical herbalist Gerald Quigley gets us up to speed on maintaining good cholesterol health.

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.

My Story: Leah Barthel-Cramond

Leah Barthel-Cramond’s mother was in great health, before one day suffering from an unexpected aneurism and sadly losing her life. She shares her journey to becoming an organ donor with MiNDFOOD

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.

Peng Peng the sheep heralds new era of cloning

Chinese scientists have cloned a genetically modified sheep containing a “good” type of fat found naturally in nuts, seeds, fish and leafy greens that helps reduce the risk of heart attacks and cardiovascular disease. MiNDFOOD reports.

Technology of the heart

His Holiness the Karmapa talks about how he was discovered to be the reincarnation of a revered figure in Tibetan Buddhism. In telling his story, he urges us to work on not just technology and design, but that of the heart, MiNDFOOD reports.

Salt reduction saves lives

Cutting 3g of salt from the average American’s daily diet could be as beneficial to the country’s health as reducing smoking by 50 per cent, according to researchers, MiNDFOOD reports.

Five minutes with: Gareth Chitty

Gareth Chitty is a sought after Auckland hair stylist and owner of boutique hair salon Gareth & Co in the heart of Grey Lynn, on MiNDFOOD.

Polenta and Dried Apricot Muffins

Polenta and Dried Apricot Muffin recipe from the New Zealand National Heart Foundation, on MiNDFOOD.

Lamb Pitas with Tomato Yoghurt and Chilli Sauce

Lamb Pitas with Tomato Yoghurt & Chilli Sauce recipe from the New Zealand National Heart Foundation, on MiNDFOOD.

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