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How to shine as a potluck guest, according to a hosting pro
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM You know that moment when you get a party invite and instantly ask, "What can I bring?" Turns out, that simple question holds the key to being the kind of guest who gets invited back again and again. Recipe developer Casey Elsass has thought a lot about Read More...
The power of pumpkin: Nutritional benefits and delicious ways to enjoy
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM As the autumn leaves turn gold and crimson, pumpkin season approaches, which means it's time to indulge in all things pumpkin spice. Pumpkin takes center stage in everything from lattes to desserts. But did you know that, aside from its delicious taste, Read More...
Koala comeback: new national park and vaccine offer hope for Australia’s iconic marsupial
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Koalas, one of Australia’s most beloved and vulnerable species, are getting a much-needed lifeline. In a remarkable one-two punch for conservation, two major developments have brought renewed hope for the marsupial's survival: the official creation of the Read More...
Shake off your scarcity mindset with these expert-backed tips
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM You might not think you have a scarcity mindset, but if you constantly feel like you're behind, whether that’s financially, socially, or emotionally, you’re not alone. This mindset, rooted in fear that there’s “not enough” to go around, can quietly Read More...
How the Chicago River went from dumping ground to eco destination
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM For generations, the Chicago River was overlooked, dismissed, and heavily polluted. But today, this waterway is showing signs of life so promising that Chicago is preparing to host its first downtown open-water swim in nearly a century. "Everyone used to Read More...
Want to boost birthrates? Research says men need to do their part at home
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM According to certain political movements, the solution to falling fertility rates sounds simple: women should leave the workforce and start producing more babies. But Nobel Prize-winning economist Claudia Goldin suggests the opposite may be true. Her latest Read More...
Ovarian cancer symptoms you shouldn’t ignore: what to watch for and how to lower your risk
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Cancer doesn’t always announce itself with dramatic symptoms, which makes early detection and treatment difficult. This is especially true for ovarian cancer. Doctors often call it a “silent killer” because many people feel fine until the disease is Read More...
7 science-backed benefits of getting older you might not expect
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM When we talk about aging, the narrative often centers on loss. The loss of youth, of energy, of possibility. But that picture is far from complete. “Everyone talks about aging as this decline,” says Michelle Feng, chief clinical officer at Executive Read More...
Mexico’s jaguar numbers rise: conservation sparks a 30 percent increase
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Good news for the jaguar, a species often teetering on the edge of survival: Mexico has just recorded a 30 percent increase in its population since 2010. From 4,100 individuals to 5,326 today, this remarkable rebound is the result of years of coordinated Read More...
Is chlorophyll the miracle supplement TikTok claims... or just pricey green water?
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Green food = healthy food. That’s the logic fueling the surge in “chlorophyll water” videos we’re seeing on our social feeds. Influencers swear that this emerald tonic (usually a liquid derivative called sodium copper chlorophyllin or SCC) is an Read More...