March 9, 2021
The first reports are in from Stockton's UBI experiment indicating it's been a success so far. That and how one phone call a day can boost mental health and wellbeing today on the Update. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
New vaccine eliminates and prevents recurring UTIs
Urinary tract infections (UTI) are a common and painful condition which occurs when bacteria gets into the urinary tract. These are most often treated with antibiotics which can be tough on the body and even pave the way for an infection return. Fortunately, researchers at Duke University have Read More...
Research: The power of a single phone call
When you’re having a bad day, does a phone call from a loved one improve your mood and outlook on life? If so, you’re not alone. New research from the University of Texas at Austin shows that a single daily phone call, even from a stranger, can alleviate feelings of depression and anxiety for Read More...
March 8, 2021
Today we're bringing you solutions from librarians on how to tackle culturally offensive literature and ECOncrete, a green concrete company making our infrastructure more sustainable. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
March 8, 2021
Today we're bringing you solutions from librarians on how to tackle culturally offensive literature and ECOncrete, a green concrete company making our infrastructure more sustainable. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
March 8, 2021
Today we're bringing you solutions from librarians on how to tackle culturally offensive literature and ECOncrete, a green concrete company making our infrastructure more sustainable. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
March 8, 2021
Today we're bringing you solutions from librarians on how to tackle culturally offensive literature and ECOncrete, a green concrete company making our infrastructure more sustainable. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
Energy utilities collaborate to stretch EV charging network across 16 states
Imagine if you could take a road trip across the entire continental US in an electric vehicle without worrying about getting stuck without a charging station. This is the goal of the newly formed Electric Highway Coalition, a collaboration between six big regional utilities that aim to make Read More...
Research: The efficacy of family-based therapies for children with ADHD
The number of children diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has increased dramatically over the past few decades. Common treatments include medications that regulate dopamine and norepinephrine levels in the brain, but new research from the University of Arizona indicates Read More...
How to teach children the value of forgiveness
Forgiveness is a critical component of emotional intelligence. It allows us to mend relationships, develop empathy, and overcome disagreement. Demonstrating forgiveness to children at a young age gives them a roadmap for handling conflict and acknowledges the ups and downs of all relationships. Read More...