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.
Effective stress management: trade in the ‘fight or flight’ response for ‘tend and befriend’
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM When we experience stress, most of us are familiar with the fight-or-flight response. Our bodies prepare to face a challenge or escape danger by increasing heart rate, tensing muscles, and preparing for action. This response made sense for our ancestors, who Read More...
How job loss affects your health—and what to do about it
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Losing a job can shake more than just your budget. It can rattle your health—mentally, physically, emotionally, and socially. While the economic impact of unemployment is widely understood, what often goes overlooked is how deeply financial stress can Read More...
AI tool developed by Cambridge researchers could speed up celiac disease diagnosis
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM A team of researchers at the University of Cambridge developed an artificial intelligence tool that may drastically shorten the time it takes to diagnose celiac disease, offering hope to hundreds of thousands of patients in the UK and potentially easing Read More...
The healing power of crafting: how creativity supports mental health and connection
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM There’s something almost magical about the simple act of making things with your hands. Whether it’s cutting paper for a collage, knitting a scarf, or shaping clay into a coffee mug, crafting has a way of pulling us into the present moment—and that’s Read More...
Feeling behind in life? Here’s how to deal with success envy
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM It’s easier than ever to feel like everyone around you is thriving while you’re barely keeping up. Promotions on LinkedIn, milestone posts on Instagram, and group chats buzzing with career moves can all make it seem like your progress doesn’t quite Read More...
How collective healing helps us thrive in uncertain times
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM In a world that often feels fragmented by political division, economic instability, and ongoing social challenges, healing can feel like a solitary pursuit. But the truth is, many of our wounds are not individual—they are collective. So, what happens when Read More...
Super sniffers: how dogs could help detect dangerous bacteria in cystic fibrosis patients
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Meet Jodie. She’s a golden Labrador with a nose for science—literally. At first glance, she might seem like your average good girl, but Jodie is part of a growing group of medical detection dogs trained to sniff out harmful bacteria in humans. And her Read More...
Your heart's secret signals: What HRV tells you about your health
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Wearable health tech has made it easier than ever to track our well-being, from step counts to sleep scores. However, there is one metric that often goes unnoticed: heart rate variability (HRV). If you have seen it pop up on your smartwatch and wondered, Read More...
Can a video game detect Alzheimer's early? Scientists think so
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM A new video game is changing the way people think about cognitive health. The Mind Guardian, a free app designed to detect early signs of Alzheimer’s and dementia, recently flagged 73-year-old Paz Rey Duarte as “at risk” for cognitive impairment. Though Read More...
Why venting makes anger worse – and what actually helps
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM When anger flares up, many of us turn to venting—whether it is ranting to a friend, punching a pillow, or even visiting a “rage room” to smash objects. The idea is that expressing anger will help release it, much like letting steam escape from a Read More...