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 deal with germs in a post-pandemic era
Let’s face it: the Covid-19 health crisis has made us all a bit more paranoid about germs and bacteria. However, as we move forward, it’s important to remind ourselves that billions of other bacteria, viruses, and microbes are constantly present all around us, so we shouldn’t let this fear Read More...
How brands and non-profits can destigmatize menstruation
Before the pandemic, “period poverty” was already an issue. Over the course of the pandemic, due to job instability and income loss, the problem of period poverty has been exacerbated. A UK-based non-profit that supplies period products to the underprivileged called Bloody Good Period Read More...
UK potato giant commits to all regenerative practices by 2030
Regenerative agriculture has the potential to meet our world’s future food needs while also serving as a huge carbon sink, but the additional upfront costs make some farmers wary of adopting these sustainable practices. Now, major agricultural company McCain has committed to implementing Read More...
With limited cemetery space, tree burials are gaining popularity
Many people expect to be buried after their passing, but what happens when cities begin to run out of burial space? Cemetery space is an increasingly hot commodity in many places around the world, but rather than limiting plot leases to 15 years like Singapore and other regions (after which the Read More...
New climate calculator aims to help ranchers reduce emissions
Cattle are a huge source of methane emissions, but strategic livestock management can help ranchers use their land to offset their emissions with carbon capture and regenerative practices. Taking these sustainable livestock management steps just got a bit easier as food sustainability company DSM Read More...
The pandemic may have eliminated two common strains of the flu
While few things about the Covid-19 pandemic have been good, scientists have discovered a possible silver lining: public health measures such as physical distancing and mask-wearing may have eliminated two of the most common strains of the flu and made future flu shots easier to make. Developing Read More...
3 Sustainable seafood brands to snack on guilt-free
Did you watch Seaspiracy and now struggle with your love of seafood? Fear not! There are seafood brands out there that strive for transparency, sustainability, and even help combat the climate crisis. Here are three sustainable seafood brands that you can indulge in guilt-free. KnowSeafood: Using Read More...
Sweet treat! 6 Easy fruits to plant in your garden
Last week we wrote about five of the easiest veggies to grow if you’re new to gardening. This week we’re back with the easy-to-grow fruit edition! When it comes to growing fruit, plenty of water is the key for sweet, juicy flavor so make sure you’ve got effective irrigation set up and get Read More...
Researches train AI system to sniff out cancer
We’ve shared before about how dogs can be trained to sniff out certain cancers, but now, researchers have discovered a way to use AI and machine learning to detect cancers in much the same way. Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania are using AI to decipher the mixture of volatile Read More...
America’s first transgender suicide hotline is up and running
According to The National Transgender Discrimination Survey (NTDS), 41 percent of transgender individuals have attempted suicide. This is a shocking figure and is even higher among trans youth and trans individuals of multiracial backgrounds. In an effort to specifically address the mental health Read More...