Health
Finding good health news amidst a pandemic can be quite daunting. That’s not the case with The Optimist Daily, where positive news is in high supply. Our Health section covers the latest good news from the health sector, featuring solutions ranging from mental and physical health to immunity, nutrition, and cutting edge medical research.
How to revive your work mojo after a vacation
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Your summer vacation was pure bliss: sunny beach mornings, spontaneous ice cream stops, and afternoons spent buried in a good book. But now you're back at your desk, drowning in Slack messages and emails, and the vacation glow is swiftly fading. The Read More...
No One Dies Alone: a movement against isolation and loneliness in the final hours
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM The fear of dying alone is one of the most powerful and agonizing feelings that many harbor, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. For some, this fear sadly becomes a reality. To address this issue, the No One Dies Alone (NODA) initiative trains and Read More...
Boost serotonin levels to lower stress and improve your mood, naturally!
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Keeping up the pace in this hectic world is hard, so it's no wonder we often find ourselves feeling stressed and down. Serotonin, a key neurotransmitter in the brain, is important for mood control and has considerable sway over how we're feeling. Combining Read More...
Don't know how to talk about consent with your kids? Here's what a sex therapist has to say
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Talking about consent with kids might be daunting, or at the very least, super awkward. But, it doesn't have to be. The key is to start early and encourage regular communication about the topic. We know that when it comes to these kinds of topics, it's Read More...
Recovering from work stress: science-based strategies for a balanced life
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM It goes without saying: the modern workforce is exhausted. With only 32 percent of employees worldwide thriving and 43 percent enduring severe levels of everyday stress, the risk of burnout is major. In the United States, up to 61 percent of professionals Read More...
Preparing for a smokier future
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM In light of the extreme coast-to-coast heat hitting the United States and Canada, this week we're bringing back earlier articles with advice and guidance on how to stay cool and safe during heatwaves and wildfire season. Wildfire smoke is hazardous to our Read More...
Beating the heat: Your comprehensive guide to staying cool and safe in extreme heat
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM In light of the extreme coast-to-coast heat hitting the United States and Canada, this week we're bringing back earlier articles with advice and guidance on how to stay cool and safe during heatwaves and wildfire season. Summer's blistering heat can turn Read More...
Election anxiety levels through the roof? Strategies to deal with election-induced anxiety
Election seasons are known to be tense, but this year stress levels are at another level. We are finding this election season extremely arduous; with all the drama and polarizing discourse, it's no wonder why. The frenzied atmosphere surrounding this year's election is causing worry that impacts Read More...
A historic $1 billion gift to Johns Hopkins eliminates tuition for most medical students
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Bloomberg Philanthropies announced a $1 billion commitment to Johns Hopkins University, marking a watershed moment in medical school history. This unprecedented contribution, announced last week, would make tuition free for most medical students beginning Read More...
Exposed to wildfire smoke? Here are 5 tips to protect your skin
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM In light of the extreme coast-to-coast heat hitting the United States and Canada, this week we're bringing back earlier articles with advice and guidance on how to stay cool and safe during heatwaves and wildfire season. Other than causing respiratory Read More...