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Why are habits so hard to break?

It turns out that trying to break a habit is hard for a reason.

Energise Your Tired Mind With These Four Easy Steps

Clear your crowded mind and re-energise your brain to give you a boost when you need it the most.

The science of negative thoughts and how to stop them

Science explains why we dwell on negative thoughts and find it so hard to let go.

A simple life

Start the new year right by simplifying your life.

Changing your ways

Routine, ingrained actions can have a powerful impact on our lives. Psychologist Mary Grogan explains how to take control and change your habits.

Inside the October issue

Take an exclusive first look inside the beautiful October issue with cover star Renée Zellweger.

Pets in the workplace

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

Inside the September issue: Made in Australia

Take a look inside the pages of our latest September issue, celebrating remarkable Aussies, with cover star and actress of-the-moment, Margot Robbie.

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.

MiNDFOOD Radio: Dr Emily O’Leary on First World Problems

Our resident psychologist talks First World Problems – what are they, and why we shouldn’t be so quick to dismiss them as throw-away comments.

MiNDFOOD Radio: Dr. Emily O’Leary on ‘The Underdog’

We talk to Dr. Emily O’Leary about the eternal appeal of the underdog and what that means for us as a society.

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?

How looking at nature can restore concentration

According to science, simply looking at a photo of nature can restore concentration and invigorate the mind.

MiNDFOOD Radio: Michael McHugh on the May issue

Michael McHugh talks to MiNDFOOD Radio on what we can expect from the May issue. And he takes us behind the scenes of the upcoming June issue.

Capture your imagination

There are many questions surrounding how the creative mind works, including how it impacts on our emotional life and whether or not all of us are capable of fostering it. MiNDFOOD’s resident psychologist unpacks the research behind creativity.

Inside the May 2016 issue of MiNDFOOD

Take an exclusive first look, inside our May 2016 issue with cover star, Emily Blunt.

Fake it till you make it

Can pretending to be creative actually make you more creative?

How noise pollution is affecting your health

Evidence suggests that exposure to noise pollution over a certain level has adverse effects on health.

Inside the March 2016 issue of MiNDFOOD

Take an exclusive first look, inside our March 2016 issue with cover star, Helen Mirren.

Schizophrenia breakthrough: New study links disease with specific gene

A groundbreaking study on schizophrenia has been described as a crucial turning point in the fight against mental illness.

Why music is the soundtrack of our lives

Music travels with us through our lives. Why is it such a powerful force in how we experience the world?

New Year resolutions that everyone should make

5 resolutions that everyone should make for a happier year ahead.

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.

Inside the Jan/Feb 2016 issue of MiNDFOOD

Take an exclusive first look, inside our Jan/Feb 2016 issue with cover star, Adele.

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