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.
Students invent device so dad in wheelchair can stroll with his baby
A group of high school students has invented an innovative stroller attachment for wheelchairs that allows people with disabilities to safely take their baby for a walk. The invention, called WheeStroll, was developed by a team of students from Bullis School in Maryland, as part of a class called Read More...
Rail to Refuge provides free travel for those fleeing abusive homes
After viewing a Dispatches documentary that followed the stories of women who were fleeing violent partners, Darren O’Brien, a station manager for Southeaster, was inspired to help. He decided to propose the idea of free train travel for people fleeing abusive situations at work, and within a Read More...
Sex-specific sports medicine is changing the training game for female athletes
Many aspects of the professional sports world are still quite male-centric, especially when it comes to training and nutrition regimens. As the world of female athletics continues to grow and expand, many athletes and researchers are realizing that the standard methods for male athletes are not Read More...
So you’re vaccinated and have been exposed to Covid-19, now what?
So you’re fully vaccinated, but you just got word that someone you interacted with has tested positive for Covid-19. What do you do? In a situation that is likely to become more common as the Delta variant spreads, health officials have a few recommendations for how to navigate this tricky Read More...
Blood tests could be used to predict preterm birth
Premature birth increases rates of medical complications for infants, but advanced preparation for preterm birth can help doctors and mothers equip themselves to make delivery as safe as possible. So how do we predict preterm birth? Researchers from Michigan State University believe a simple blood Read More...
Watergen filters clean water out of the air
Two billion people on earth are without clean drinking water, and this problem will only be exacerbated by the climate crisis. Fortunately, independent businesses are working on a myriad of differing solutions. One Israeli company, Watergen, has taken advantage of the fact that the Earth's Read More...
US reports highest Covid-19 vaccination rate in weeks
The Delta variant is causing a concerning surge in Covid-19 cases around the world, but one hopeful sign is that it has also prompted the fastest rate of new vaccinations in the US in weeks. According to vaccine provider Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc, vaccination rates rose by more than 30 Read More...
How to maintain a positive body image as we head back out into the world
Many of us are itching to get back out into the world and experience some normalcy once again, but social events and in-person gatherings might cause body image issues and insecurities to resurface. Stress can take a toll on the body, and after a global pandemic, many of us are not at the same Read More...
This toy shop creates a safe space for children with autism
My Small World is a toy shop in Bath that is doing big things for their customers with autism as well as the parents of children with autism by creating a friendly play space. The process starts outside the shop, with an “A-board” that lets guests know that they understand that certain kinds of Read More...
Single antibody shot could provide Lyme disease immunity
Wilderness hikes are a summertime favorite, but in regions where Lyme disease is present, one tick bite can have lifelong health impacts. Even with preventative measures such as wearing full-coverage clothing and scanning skin for ticks regularly, around 475,000 people contract the disease each Read More...