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.
Grow veggies on your kitchen counter with just a jar and some water
If you want to grow your own vegetables at home, don’t be discouraged by a lack of gardening space. There are many easy ways to grow produce right on your kitchen counter! Earlier this month we shared a story about a knifty circular indoor farming gadget, but if you’re not ready to invest in Read More...
Engineers create UV-light machine that decontaminates 600 N95 masks an hour
During the coronavirus pandemic, the Optimist Daily has been dedicated to sharing solutions and the stories of human ingenuity behind them. Most recently, we wrote about an all-girl robotics team in Afghanistan that is working quickly to make ventilators using old car parts. Today, we bring you a Read More...
This natural coating makes produce last twice as long
It can be extremely frustrating to reach into the fridge for an avocado or handful of strawberries and find your produce pals have gone to mush. In addition to your personal disappointment and the toll on your wallet, food waste is responsible for eight percent of greenhouse gas emissions globally. Read More...
We now have an official definition for upcycled food. Here’s why it matters
Upcycled food is now an officially defined term, which advocates say will encourage broader consumer and industry support for products that help reduce food waste. Upcycling—transforming ingredients that would have been wasted into edible food products—has been gaining ground in alternative Read More...
Americans are finally starting to embrace the bidet
Bidet sales are up in America! Editorial confession: We’ve been hoping to write something like that for a long time. If you don’t know what a bidet is, it’s typically a small bathtub-like fixture situated next to the toilet, with taps on one end. Its tub is filled with water, and the user Read More...
Just 8 weeks of a fruit and vegetable-rich diet can improve heart health
An apple a day isn’t guaranteed to keep the doctor away, but following this philosophy is a good strategy for overall heart health. That’s according to a recently published research article from the journal Annals of Internal Medicine. The observational study looked at the data of people Read More...
How COVID-19 helped de-stigmatize virtual therapy resources
COVID-19 has exacerbated mental health struggles for many people, but seeking help can be difficult while social distancing. This combination of factors is why we are seeing online therapy tools hit their stride as safe, reliable, and affordable resources for individuals coping with mental health Read More...
Just 8 weeks of fruit and vegetable rich diet can improve heart health
An apple a day isn’t guaranteed to keep the doctor away, but following this philosophy is a good strategy for overall heart health. That’s according to a recently published research article from the journal Annals of Internal Medicine. The observational study looked at the data of people Read More...
Millions of healthcare workers urge G20 leaders for a green recovery
As lockdowns around the world begin to ease, medical professionals are urging political leaders not to forget the lessons learned from the coronavirus, emphasizing that a new trajectory, one that takes account of air pollution and the climate crisis, is needed. More than 200 organizations Read More...
US graduates are turning their regalia into PPE to help front-line workers
Virtual graduation ceremonies will be the norm this year, but front-line physician assistant Nathaniel Moore, doesn’t want graduates to let their hard-earned regalia to go to waste — he’s urging recent graduates to wear the cap and donate the gown. Moore founded a charity called Gowns 4 Read More...