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.
Period poverty: New Zealand to provide free sanitary products to schools
Period poverty is a term that describes where girls or women are unable to afford or access sufficient menstrual hygiene products. It is often seen as a problem confined to developing countries, but several studies have exposed that period poverty impacts millions of people in the world's Read More...
Study: Face masks and social distancing actually work to contain COVID-19
It can feel like a bit of nuisance to follow all the coronavirus guidelines such as wearing face masks in public or keeping six feet apart from others, but a new study published Monday in The Lancet provides the strongest evidence yet that these practices do indeed lower the risk of spreading the Read More...
These New York restaurants are handing over their profits for racial justice
The pandemic has put pressure on restaurants across the country. Despite potentially having to close down their restaurants due to loss of revenue, two New York chefs, Jeremiah Stone and Fabián von Hauske, are stepping up to donate their profits to organizations for racial justice. The two Read More...
Got summertime stinky feet? We can help
The summer season is upon us which means warmer evenings, pool days, and, unfortunately for some, smelly feet. Stinky summer feet are primarily caused by excessive sweat, but podiatrist Alex Kor has some tips for keeping your feet fresh all season long. Wearing socks and breathable shoes are Read More...
How Instagram became a platform for laid-off chefs to earn income
When you look at Victor Aguilera’s Instagram account, you’ll see a few selfies along with several photos of arepas, a griddled corn cake common in Venezuela. They’re pictured grilled, fried, filled with avocados and cheese, or steak and plantains. But Aguilera is not just an arepa Read More...
“The Garden City” is distributing free vegetable seedlings to those in need
Blessed with a mild Pacific coast weather, the city of Victoria, British Columbia, is known for its stunning flower gardens that are colored with magnificent blooms almost all year round; hence its nickname “The Garden City”, or the flower capital of Canada. This year, however, the city has Read More...
This insulin-releasing implant could allow diabetics to ditch needles
Imagine a device that lets people with diabetes use an app or remote control to give themselves a boost of insulin when they need it, without an injection. Researchers from ETH Zurich have developed a prototype device that can do just that, using electrical jolts to control gene expression in Read More...
Community fridges are popping up in New York to solve local food insecurity
In early February, Thadeaus Umpster found a free refrigerator on Craigslist. He intended to use the glass-door fridge, the kind you might find in a supermarket, to store donations for the weekly food share he helps run in Herbert Von King Park in Brooklyn. Just one problem: When he brought it Read More...
AI gives this prosthetic leg the ability to adjust to different terrains
While it can be relatively easy for a person with lower limb amputation to walk on flat ground using a basic prosthetic leg, walking up stairs or across uneven terrain with a prosthetic can be incredibly challenging. That’s why scientists are turning to robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) Read More...
What you can do to cope better with anger and heartbreak
At The Optimist Daily, we too can admit it’s been a tough, emotional time in America. As we collectively grieve and speak out against the racism and injustice around us, it's important to also make sure we're listening to our own bodies and pausing to take care of ourselves. If you're feeling Read More...