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The Ins & Outs of Mindfulness

Mindfulness could well be one of the most popular buzzwords of the last few years. The problem is, many people don’t know what it actually means. So how does mindfulness meditation differ from spiritual-based practices? And how can you factor it into your life?

How stress can harm the heart

A new study has shed light on how our stress levels are affecting our heart health.

Kitten therapy: A new prescription for stress?

What would happen to your stress levels if you were placed in a glass box… filled with kittens?

Study reveals stress in the cells

Results of a study looking at the little powerhouse of our cells is revolutionising how we could treat stress.

Back to nature with forest therapy

‘Forest Therapy’ has long been big in Japan. Here’s why we should take a leaf out of their book.

Leave work on time

Does working all those extra hours result in better performance or more output? Study shows it may not be good for companies or the people that work for them.

Mindful Eating: Why eating in silence could actually be a good thing

Why eating in silence can lead to a more balanced, stress-free life.

Things you can do to beat holiday stress

Is your holiday stress starting to kick in? Here are 4 quick ways to calm your silly season anxiety fast.

Stressed Out

What stress is actually doing to your body and how you can prevent it.

How dozing off at work could be beneficial for your health

Why taking a nap at work could contribute to better heart health

What working long hours really does to your health

Whilst 9-5 hours are a thing of the past, can working long hours do more harm than good?

Pucker Up! It’s International Kissing Day

On International Kissing Day we look at the top 5 ways kissing is great for your health

Can sitting too much increase anxiety levels?

New studies reveal that sitting for long periods of time can lead to an increase in anxiety levels.

Danish 65-year-old women top the happiness scale

Want to find the secret of joy? Danish female retirees hold the key.

Stay calm and party on

Tis the season for rattled nerves. Avoid a meltdown this festive season with some simple precautionary measures.

Strategies for a stress free Christmas

As Christmas looms ever closer, members of the MiNDFOOD team share their strategies for ensuring the festive season goes without a hitch. MiNDFOOD reports.

Neuroticism linked to Alzheimer’s in women

Research is suggesting that neurotic women may be at greater risk of developing Alzheimer’s.

War veterans combatting PTSD through yoga

War veterans are undergoing a new treatment to post-traumatic stress disorder: yoga.

5 tips to avoid hay fever this season

Hay fever season upon us once again. Here is a list of natural ways to overcome those irritating symptoms.

Rethinking stress

Feeling overly busy, tired and irritable? Eating too much or too little? These are all  signs we may be suffering from the bugbear of modern life: stress. But what if there  was a positive way to look at stress? MiNDFOOD’s resident psychologist investigates.

Women reach their ‘stress peak’ at age 34

Women reach their ‘stress peak’ at age 34 due to juggling work, raising young families and keeping on top of bills.

10 tips for preventing the dreaded stomach flu

Ensure your chances of catching a stomach bug are as slim as possible with these 10 precautionary tips.

Combat stress with good mood foods

In his book Stress Pandemic: 9 Natural Steps to Break the Cycle of Stress & Thrive, Paul Huljich talks about how eating certain foods can help keep stress at bay.

Early life stress impacts brain development

Stress experienced in early life could change a child’s brain development.

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