Nutrition & Wellness
From learning about the health benefits of turmeric to staying up-to-date with the latest superfood trends, discover the best diet tips to improve your health.
AI tool speeds up stroke care across England, tripling recovery rates
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM In a brilliant advancement for emergency care, every stroke centre in England is now equipped with a life-saving artificial intelligence tool that could help nearly half of stroke patients avoid serious disability. The NHS recently rolled out the technology 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...
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...
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...
5 simple fitness tests that may reveal how long you’ll live
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Curious about your chances of living a long and healthy life? You don’t necessarily need pricey full-body scans or complicated blood work. According to researchers, everyday fitness tests can offer a surprising snapshot of how you’re aging. “These Read More...
Palo Santo explained: history, meaning, and mindful ways to use it
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM If you’ve ever caught a sensual whiff of the warm, grounding scent of palo santo smoke, you know why people call it magical. In Spanish, the name means “holy wood,” and for centuries it has been treasured across South America for both healing and Read More...
How to eat late at night without ruining your sleep
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM You’re out late, dinner wraps up around 9:30 p.m., and just as you reach for dessert, you hear that voice in your head: “No food three hours before bed.” Cue the guilt. But do you really need to worry? According to sleep expert and former NFL athlete Read More...
Keep urinary tract infections away with these 6 foods
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM If you have ever had a urinary tract infection (UTI), you know that this condition is painful, disruptive, and all too common. In fact, more than half of adult women have had a UTI, and many have several recurrences every year. Although female bodies are more Read More...
How pollinator pathways are turning city alleys into thriving insect havens
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM On a warm afternoon in Bristol, an alleyway once known for litter and neglect is now humming with life. Catmint, yarrow, geraniums, and anemones fill the air with color and scent, attracting bumblebees, hoverflies, and ladybirds. “It’s buzzing with Read More...
Why your lunch is making you sleepy (and how to stop the slump)
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM We’ve all been there: One moment, you're riding the lunch-hour high, and the next you're half-asleep at your desk, contemplating a nap under it. Welcome to the dreaded food coma, also known in science-speak as postprandial somnolence. If this Read More...