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 subtracting stress can boost your mental health
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Modern life often feels like a high-speed juggling act. Between careers, parenting, caretaking, friendships, exercise, housework, and self-care, there’s barely time to breathe. And not the kind of breathing prescribed in mindfulness apps, but actual, Read More...
How one Maine school is helping students heal in nature
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM At Morse High School in Bath, Maine, detention doesn’t always mean fluorescent lights and silent classrooms. Thanks to one school counselor's creative vision, it might mean lacing up your boots and heading into the forest. “We kind of take a side shoot Read More...
6 easy ways to stay healthy while flying, according to doctors
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Crowded cabins, dry air, and high-touch surfaces. Does this sound familiar? According to infectious disease specialist Dr. Anthony Ognjan, airplanes make excellent “carriers of the common cold.” And that’s not just alarmist talk. As Dr. Kathleen Mueller Read More...
UK scans 100,000 people to uncover hidden signs of disease before symptoms strike
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Imagine being able to spot the earliest clues of heart disease, dementia, or cancer long before symptoms ever show up. That’s exactly what scientists around the world can now explore, thanks to the UK Biobank’s groundbreaking full-body imaging Read More...
Loose-leaf vs. tea bags: which brew is best for your routine?
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM If you ask a seasoned herbalist for a tea recommendation, chances are they won’t hand you a supermarket tea bag. While tea bags are convenient and widely available, many herbalists prefer loose-leaf tea. So the question remains: what is it truly better? Read More...
6 sneaky everyday habits that are secretly hurting your back (and how to fix them)
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM It might not be the flashiest part of your body, but your spine deserves a standing ovation. It keeps you upright, helps you move, bend, and twist, and holds up everything from your head to your hips. Yet, for many of us, our back health ends up quietly Read More...
How to protect your body from summer travel aches, according to a physical therapist
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Whether you're jetting off for a European getaway or packing up the car for a summer road trip, travel can take a real toll on your body. From stiff necks to swollen ankles and tight hips, those aches and pains you feel after a long journey aren’t a Read More...
A major first in malaria care: newborn treatment approved for use in Africa
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM For the first time ever, newborn babies have a malaria treatment made just for them. Swissmedic, Switzerland’s drug regulator, approved the world’s first malaria drug formulated specifically for infants under five kilograms. This is an enormous step Read More...
Why more kids are choosing to unplug: the quiet rebellion against screen overload
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM In a hopeful shift, children and teenagers are increasingly choosing to step away from their screens to care for their mental health, safety, and focus. Instead of waiting for parents or teachers to enforce rules, young people are beginning to take ownership Read More...
8 weekend rituals successful people embrace to recharge and thrive
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Weekends often arrive like a sigh of relief after a long, demanding week. And while the idea of successful people may conjure images of constant optimization, the truth is much softer. As success coach Maria Conigliaro puts it, the most successful people she Read More...