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.
Silver linings: The pandemic has led to a bike boom in American cities
Part of being an Optimist is finding the silver lining in any situation, no matter how dire it may be. In the case of Covid-19, one of the positive trends to emerge from the pandemic is a surge of cycling within American cities. According to new data from Strava, the fitness tracking app used by Read More...
Three bad posture habits and exercises to correct them
Looking at our phones, driving, and adjusting to new work from home set-ups can all take a toll on our posture. Most of us could do with improved posture, but changing the way you sit is no easy task. Here are three of the most common bad posture habits and exercises to correct these back-bending Read More...
Eating these 5 “sirtfoods” can support healthy aging
We recently published a story about how eating bitter melon can improve longevity. Remaining within the topic of healthy aging, today we bring you five more foods that can support your body and mind as you grow older. The common theme between these five foods is that they are sirtuin-activating Read More...
New plant-based protein shakes let you bulk up without meat or dairy
For those of you who want to build muscle but are staying away from meat and dairy as protein sources, we have the perfect thing for you: plant-based protein shakes. Natural food and beverage startup Grounded has launched a dairy-free line of protein shakes that contain 20 grams of protein from Read More...
Study finds older people today are smarter and stronger than 30 years ago
With the great advancements, humanity has made in terms of our understanding of the human body and in terms of new medical technology, you might be safe to assume that older people today are healthier than those just a few decades ago. But now we have proof thanks to a compelling new study out of Read More...
Want to eat less sodium? Try one of these delicious salt substitutes
Cutting back on sodium doesn’t mean your food has to be bland. Too much sodium can have negative health impacts, but fortunately, there are delicious and healthier alternatives to keep your food interesting without sacrificing your blood pressure. Here are some of the most flavorful salt Read More...
Want to live longer? Eating this odd fruit may help
The people of Okinawa, Japan, have one of the highest rates of life expectancies in the world, counting 35 centenarians for every 100,000 inhabitants. That’s five times more than the rest of Japan. Their extended lifespans can be explained by many influences, but one of the strongest influences Read More...
Green light therapy decreases monthly migraine days by 60%
Those who suffer from migraines know how painful and disruptive they can be, but fortunately, the first clinical study to analyze the impact of green light therapy on patients with migraines found that it can significantly reduce the frequency and intensity of headaches. Researchers from the Read More...
Blood test leads to quicker, cheaper way of detecting brain injuries
Scientists have come up with a new, quick way to detect brain injuries. Normally, doctors discover whether or not a patient has a traumatic brain injury through a CT scan, which is typically expensive and takes upwards of 30 minutes to perform. To cut time and costs, scientists are using a Read More...
How to make a healthier, tastier cup of coffee
There’s really nothing like a cup of coffee in the morning, giving you comfort and a boost of energy to start off your day. With that said, there are ways to enhance your morning cup of Joe, both in terms of taste and health benefits. Here are 7 tips from MindBodyGreen that will help you elevate Read More...