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.
Why West Virginia’s nursing home vaccine rollout has been so successful
As particularly vulnerable hot spots for covid-19, nursing homes have been prioritized to receive the vaccine, but most states fell short of their goal to vaccinate nursing home residents by Christmas. One outlier, however, is West Virginia. On December 30, the state celebrated the completion of Read More...
Disneyland will be one of California’s largest Covid-19 vaccination sites
The “happiest place on earth” will soon bring immunity to California after the state announced that Disneyland will become a Covid-19 vaccination site. Despite facing severe covid-19 surges, the CDC reports that California ranks 42nd out of 50 states in its vaccination rate per 100,000 Read More...
We’re halfway through dry January. Here's some tips to keep you going
If you’ve ambitiously decided to take on dry January during a global pandemic, first things first, we applaud you. Second, we know it’s not easy to do, so if you’re one of the 4 million people around the world committing to an alcohol-free month, we’ve got some great tips to keep you Read More...
Yelp will now tell you if a business is following covid-19 protocols
The online business review platform Yelp has really expanded its search and rating criteria over the past few years. Users can now not only rate whether restaurants are good for kids or groups, but also search based on specific categories such as “women-owned.” As of this week, Yelp users will Read More...
This device stimulates nerves to help people with MS walk better
Many people who suffer from multiple sclerosis (MS) also have to deal with a condition called “foot drop.” Foot drop causes people to have difficulty lifting their feet or keeping their toes upward when they walk, which causes them to drag their toes and increases their risk of tripping. In Read More...
A small relief: Influenza cases are at record lows this season
A silver lining in the grey cloud of the pandemic is that the dangerous potential intersection of Covid-19 surges and the flu season seems to have been largely avoided. Thanks to ramped up flu vaccine efforts and pandemic health precautions, the CDC has reported only 1,016 influenza cases this flu Read More...
5 Reasons you should add cassava to your grocery list
Cassava is an edible, starchy root and a staple in West African, Latin American, and Caribbean cuisines. You may have also heard it by its other names: yuca, tapioca, or manioc. Cassava is nutrient-packed and energy-dense, making it a great source of carbohydrates. If you haven’t already tried Read More...
How to manage anxiety during uncertain times
At a time when it feels like there is no end to the potential sources of daily anxiety, finding strategies to mitigate anxiety becomes all the more important and your personal mindset is one of the strongest tools you have at your disposal. Today we share four tips on managing anxiety during Read More...
Amputees perceive their legs as too heavy, but scientists have a solution
Despite the fact that prosthetic legs are usually less than half the weight of a natural limb, leg amputees often perceive their prosthesis as too heavy. This is due to the loss of sensory feedback that amputees suffer from. In order to restore sensory feedback and help amputees perceive their Read More...
AirBird is a smart sensor that alerts users when indoor air quality is poor
While we often hear about the dangers of heightened CO2 levels in the atmosphere, a high indoor concentration of this greenhouse gas can also have a negative impact on our health. To draw attention to the negative effects of air pollution within our homes and offices, Danish architecture studio Read More...