Everyone over age 16 is now eligible for a Covid-19 vaccine in Alaska
If you’ve been waiting for Covid-19 vaccine eligibility and you live in Alaska, we’ve got good news for you. This week, the state became the first to open up vaccine access for anyone over the age of 16. The new vaccination eligibility comes after a successful campaign to inoculate Read More...
Root rot: How to treat and prevent this common houseplant killer
Most houseplant ailments are easy to recover from with the right balance of food, water, sunlight, and maybe a new pot, but unfortunately, root rot is tough to overcome for most plants. This condition is usually caused by a bacterial or fungal infection that develops when roots are oversaturated. Read More...
Researchers discover why catnip makes such a great insect repellent
Spring and summer bring warmer weather and longer days, but they also bring back pesky insects like mosquitoes and flies that can make time outdoors uncomfortable. Fortunately, it turns out catnip is the perfect backyard bug repellant, and researchers from Northwestern and Lund universities have Read More...
March 11, 2021
In honor of one year in a pandemic world, we're sharing solutions for managing family conflict. Plus, how Singapore is using floating solar panels to tackle its renewable energy challenges. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
March 11, 2021
In honor of one year in a pandemic world, we're sharing solutions for managing family conflict. Plus, how Singapore is using floating solar panels to tackle its renewable energy challenges. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
March 11, 2021
In honor of one year in a pandemic world, we're sharing solutions for managing family conflict. Plus, how Singapore is using floating solar panels to tackle its renewable energy challenges. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
March 11, 2021
In honor of one year in a pandemic world, we're sharing solutions for managing family conflict. Plus, how Singapore is using floating solar panels to tackle its renewable energy challenges. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
Navigate family conflict with these key strategies
After an entire year in close quarters with each other, many families have experienced at least one, if not several, blowouts and rifts with fellow dwellers. Disagreements with family members are common and natural, but they can be exacerbated by times of stress. Research has shown that even in Read More...
User-friendly exercise apps can significantly boost mobility for older adults
Apps and wearable devices are rapidly gaining popularity among health-conscious millennials and Gen Z, but what about older adults? According to researchers from the University of Texas, an easy-to-use exercise app for seniors can greatly reduce their risk of falls by guiding them through daily Read More...
March 10, 2021
We're looking towards a greener future today with the economic benefits of cleaning up abandoned oil and gas wells as well as a new modular laptop designed to be repaired and upgraded. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...