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Helsinki marks a year without traffic deaths, thanks to slower speeds and smarter streets
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Helsinki achieved something remarkable: a full year without a single traffic fatality. City and police officials confirmed the milestone this week, noting that the last fatal accident took place in early July 2024 in the Kontula district. Authorities say Read More...
Monotasking is the mental reset your brain has been waiting for
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM You’ve likely been there: toggling between Slack, Zoom, lunch, and a dozen browser tabs. Or maybe you’ve caught yourself scrolling through your phone, half-watching TV, and barely listening to your partner speak. In a world that celebrates productivity, Read More...
Could flossing be the future of flu shots?
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Flossing just got a serious glow-up. In a development that might finally make your dentist proud, scientists have created a needle-free vaccine that works by delivering inactive viruses directly into the gumline using dental floss. Yes, dental Read More...
7 creative ways to repurpose your old sleeping bag before tossing it
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Camping season is wrapping up, and as you unpack from one last weekend in the woods, you might find yourself eyeing a well-loved, slightly tattered sleeping bag. Maybe it’s ripped, faded, or just not as cozy as it used to be. But before you throw it away, Read More...
How to build a one-minute daily health check-in that actually sticks
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Life often runs at full speed, and our own well-being can get lost in the shuffle. A daily check-in, even one that takes just a minute, creates a pause to reconnect with yourself. Think of it as a daily reset button that will help you notice how you feel, Read More...
First hormone-free male birth control pill shown safe in early trial
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM For decades, the burden of birth control has largely fallen on women. Pills, implants, IUDs, injections; the options are many, but they all target the female reproductive system. Meanwhile, male contraceptives have remained stuck in the basics: condoms or Read More...
New York becomes first state to mandate all-electric new buildings
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM New York has officially become the first state in the U.S. to require most new buildings to be constructed without fossil fuels. On July 25, the State Fire Prevention and Building Code Council finalized regulations that mandate all-electric systems for most Read More...
Just looking at someone sick may prime your immune system, study finds
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM We’ve all instinctively recoiled from the person sneezing on a train or the child with a chickenpox rash at the playground. But what if your immune system is reacting too, before you ever come into physical contact with a virus? A new study published in Read More...
Drones reveal record-breaking turtle nesting site in the Amazon
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM In the heart of the Amazon Basin, along the Guaporé River where Brazil meets Bolivia, a remarkable discovery has been made. Scientists identified the largest known nesting site of the endangered giant South American river turtle, with more than 41,000 Read More...
Why spending time in nature boosts brain health, according to a neuroscientist
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM If you’ve ever stepped outside for a walk and returned feeling calmer, clearer, or more like yourself, you’re not imagining things. Nature has a real, measurable effect on your brain, and a growing field of research is revealing just how powerful that Read More...