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.
3 definitions that will help you define what “self-care” means for you
Personal wellness advocates often discuss the importance of “self-care,” but what exactly does self-care mean? The concept has been too often misused and commodified by the beauty and nutrition industries, so today we offer some alternative definitions of self-care that can help you narrow in Read More...
New blood test could offer more personalized depression treatment
25 percent of individuals will experience a depressive episode in their lives, but current treatment methods largely rely on trial and error to identify an effective combination of medication and therapy. To offer more effective treatment paths, researchers from Indiana University are developing Read More...
4 small ways you can be a more conscious consumer
Climate change lays heavy on our minds, but as we are bombarded with news about the debilitating impact we’ve had on our environment, it can be easy to slip into feeling as though our daily efforts don’t make a real difference. If you’re in an eco-conscious rut, try to remind yourself that Read More...
How will farmers face rising sea levels? Floating gardens may be the answer.
Farmers in Bangladesh are ahead of the game in developing creative solutions for planting in places with more water than land because Bangladesh’s wild monsoon season gives farmers no choice but to adapt to excess rains. According to experts, 20 percent of the available land in Bangladesh will Read More...
Spanish chef introduces us to marine grains, the new sustainable superfood
Spain’s renowned Chef del Mar or chef of the sea, Ángel León, is an expert at pushing the boundaries of seafood. The chef’s restaurant Aponiente won its third Michelin star in 2017 and León’s latest project is introducing the world to a new sustainable superfood. León is known Read More...
3 ways to address post-pandemic productivity fatigue
Humanity's obsession with productivity has advanced quickly with the development of new technology and the modern professional world. We have gotten so accustomed to hacking, optimizing, and maximizing our productivity levels that terms such as productivity fatigue and productivity shame have come Read More...
Scientists develop insulin pills that monitor patients' glucose levels
Daily insulin injections are a tedious reality for millions of people who have diabetes. But a team of researchers from New York University Abu Dhabi hope to make their lives easier. They have developed a new method for packing insulin into capsules; a very tricky task indeed as insulin is so Read More...
This at-home Covid test is made from coffee pods
For everyone’s health and safety, we must accept that Covid-19 tests are a part of our reality. Luckily, as time goes on, we’ve developed strategies to make administering these tests as convenient and hassle-free as possible. There are now low-cost tests that produce results in five minutes or Read More...
6 health benefits of apple cider vinegar
Apple cider vinegar is a common staple in many kitchens, but are we using it in the most effective way? Here are six useful apple cider vinegar facts to help you maximize its health benefits. High in healthful substances. Have you ever wondered where apple cider vinegar gets its strong smell Read More...
The healing power of music therapy
Music is a powerful tool. It can manipulate our emotions, stir up memories, and even transform our mood. The healing power of music has been talked about as far back as Aristotle and Pythagoras, but now, formal medical research is finding validated connections between music and physical and Read More...