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.
Proposed California bill would make cosmetic products safer for all
We are all in the market for clean beauty products free of harmful or toxic chemicals, but with mile long ingredient lists and complicated names, it can be hard to navigate choosing safe options. Fortunately, new legislation could make beauty products safer for all. The California assembly has Read More...
Johns Hopkins is offering a free online course in psychological first aid
The pandemic caused a significant rise in anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues. Isolation, combined with health concerns, social justice frustrations, and economic uncertainty took its toll on all of us. With this in mind, researchers from Johns Hopkins University started offering Read More...
How algae could make your local brewery carbon neutral
For Australian brewery Young Henrys, fighting climate change means including an unusual ingredient in their beer-making process: algae. The fermentation of beer releases large amounts of CO2, but the brewery uses an innovative algae tank to absorb their emissions and produce as much oxygen as two Read More...
5 natural sunburn remedies to soothe your summer skin
A couple weeks ago we shared a guide to buying safe sunscreen, but even if you’ve been layering it on, most of us will get at least one sunburn this summer. For fair- and medium-skin-toned individuals, burns can be barely there pink to red, tender to the touch, and feel dry. On darker-toned Read More...
Could cell-based seafood help clean up the fishing industry?
Scientists are leaning into the idea of lab-grown food as a solution for food shortages around the globe, and while the idea may not sound appetizing, advancements in cell technology have moved towards more palatable, and even enjoyable, food options. While 3D printed steak and lab-produced Read More...
Seeking psychological healing? Psychedelic-assisted therapy can help
Ask anyone experimenting with psychedelics in the 1960s and they would tell you about the mystical experiences associated with tripping. Urban legends circulated, claiming that psychedelics could allow intrepid trippers to meet spirit guides, to travel to other dimensions, and even to know God. Read More...
Wow: Scientists created a 3D heart model that shows the heart’s neurons
Everyone knows that the heart’s critical role is circulating oxygen and blood throughout the body — a role that is maintained in the brain through a network of nerves between the brain and the heart. Damage to those nerves could cause a heart attack, heart disease, or even death. But what Read More...
Not-so-typical tips for boosting your mental and physical health today
Daily, if not hourly, we are bombarded with much of the same information on how to improve our overall health and well-being. While all of those practices certainly work and are valuable, there are a few methods that do not get as much air time. The following tips might sound a bit strange and Read More...
Global study estimates COVID-19 shutdowns prevented millions of new cases
Earlier this week we shared a story about a new study detailing how Europe's rapid lockdowns helped prevent millions of deaths. Zooming out of Europe, an even bigger study now shows us just how necessary and effective global shutdowns were and still are in saving lives. The new study, published Read More...
How food delivery apps could make our eating habits greener
Even before COVID-19 struck, food delivery apps were gaining popularity. With people stuck at home and restaurants closed, demand for services like DoorDash, Grubhub, Seamless, and Uber Eats has skyrocketed, leading environmental thinkers from GreenBiz believe this has potential for making our Read More...