Minds (5)
'minds' is the definition.
(I know this)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for heeds that I've seen before include "Attends to" , "Takes account of" , "Takes notice of" , "Takes to heart" , "Pays close attention" .)
(Other definitions for tends that I've seen before include "Inclines or looks after" , "Dresses" , "Dents (anag.)" , "nurses" , "Leans" .)