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Bananas reduce stroke risk in postmenopausal women

Potassium-rich bananas have been found to potentially cut the risk of strokes in postmenopausal women.

Columbia University student will carry mattress everywhere until her rapist is punished

This Columbia University student vows to carry around a mattress until the man who raped her is kicked off campus.

The Lost Girls

Trapped in a cycle of prostitution and poverty, the women and children living in one of Asia’s largest brothels face unthinkable hardship. MiNDFOOD travels to Bangladesh to discover why they are now daring to hope for a brighter future.

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.

Friendship bracelets changing lives

Everyone benefits from an accessory that is fashionable and underpinned by a humanitarian cause.

Lucky Break

Bali’s original surf and yoga retreat for women unites style and serenity in the  island’s beachside neighbourhood of Seminyak. MiNDFOOD gets the full treatment.

Inspirational illustrations from Brazilian Carol Rosetti

Brazilian illustrator Carol Rosetti has created a series of beautiful drawings, each with a powerful message.

The SCAR Project – Beyond the scars of breast cancer

The SCAR Project exhibition reveals how inner beauty and strength can transcend even the deepest scars of young women living with breast cancer.

Think before you drink

Young women are drinking more than ever. Leading hypnotist and Drink Less Mind program author Georgia Foster sheds light on the psychology of drinking.

Women more likely to have a baby when their friends do

Feeling clucky? You might have caught it from your friends, an American study claims.

MiNDFOOD Red ‘Heart Health’ Issue on Good Morning TVNZ

Actress Nicole Whippy and coronary care nurse Natalie Flynn go on TVNZ’s Good Morning show to talk about our special May red issue & heart health.

Heart of the matter

Heart disease kills three times more women than breast cancer. Yet the tragedy is that it is mostly preventable. The good news is that we can improve our heart health and beat this epidemic. The first step is awareness and a heart health check.

New cervical cancer screening test could replace pap smears

The two-year pap smear could soon be swapped for a more accurate cervical cancer screening test for women every five years.

MiNDFOOD Women’s Day event video

If you didn’t make it to our fabulous International Women’s Day Event don’t fret! We’ve found a way for you to catch up on all the inspirational speeches from the day.

Celebrating Women Series – Ange Barry

Ange Barry is the CEO of the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation, training and supporting primary schools to deliver food education to kids.

Celebrating Women Series – Amy Lamoin

As an advocacy manager at UNICEF Australia and having recently returned from war-torn Syria, Amy Lamoin shares why she is passionate fighting for the rights of children.

Celebrating Women Series – Ann Sherry

CEO of Carnival Cruises Australia, Ann Sherry explains why women are an important part of the workplace and how she has been making strides she has been making strides as a woman in a male-dominated industry.

Celebrating Women Series – Hannah Colman

Hannah Colman from Victoria’s Scarf Community organization helped establish the social enterprise to provide hospitality training, mentoring and employment for disadvantaged youth and refugees.

The making of our May red shoot

Go behind the scenes of our special Heart Foundation red shoot this month, where we photograph women from different walks of life who have been touched by heart disease or illness.

MiNDFOOD – Behind-the-scenes of our Red Shoot

Take a look at some exclusive behind-the-scenes footage from our Red Shoot for our special edition May issue of MiNDFOOD.

Afghan woman voters say peace is vital to their future

As elections loom, Afghan women voters want peace and stability so they can defend the freedoms they’ve gained since the fall of the Taliban.

Celebrating Women Series: Anna Rose

Anna Rose, the National Manager of Earth Hour in Australia, talks to us about her passion for environmental campaigning, dealing with climate change sceptics and the role of women in safeguarding our planet.

Celebrating Women Series – Ming Yu

Having dedicated 20 years to human rights issues, Amnesty International’s Ming Yu believes we can all help to change the lives of women around the world.

Celebrating Women Series – Janice Petersen

SBS World News presenter, Janice Petersen is no stranger to discrimination. She shares how embracing diversity has led her to a career in journalism, why she admires girls education activist Malala Yousafzai and her special message for women everywhere.

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