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.
An easy method for making your own baking yeast at home
Did you know can make your own baking yeast at home in your own kitchen with ingredients you probably already have on hand? We call bread made with wild homemade yeast “sourdough,” but this at-home version isn’t just for tangy bread. It can be substituted in for packet yeast in pretty much Read More...
New Uber Eats feature lets you donate to your favorite local restaurant
Ordering take out from your favorite restaurant can help them scrape by while COVID-19 impacts profits. Now, Uber Eats is making it easier to support your favorite local spots by adding a “donate” button to food orders. Uber will also donate $2 million to The Restaurant Employee Relief Fund Read More...
Top New York restaurant reopens to produce meals for medical staff in need
Last week we talked about A.Wong, a restaurant in London cooking meals for food banks. This week, another Michelin star rated restaurant is stepping up to provide food for those in need. Eleven Madison Park in New York City is known for providing one of the most upscale dining experiences in the Read More...
Want a simple way to boost immunity? Eat less salt
As the coronavirus pandemic sweeps the globe, we're all doing our best to take care of ourselves—and our immune systems. And according to new research out of the University Hospital Bonn in Germany, one important factor to consider is your salt intake. Of course, it's well known that too much Read More...
How we can beat loneliness while maintaining social distance
If you’re feeling isolated and lonely during this difficult time, you’re not alone. Loneliness and isolation have been associated with high blood pressure, chronic inflammation, and a weakened immune system. This ironic reality means that the measures we are taking to protect our health could Read More...
New test can help doctors detect lung cancer early on
It might seem like we write too much about new discoveries out of MIT, but the fact of the matter is that the university is on the frontline of many of the world's biggest issues, working rapidly to unveil new solutions. Today, we present to you yet another of MIT's solutions, which comes in the Read More...
Energy company turns its production line towards refurbishing old ventilators
Billionaires aren't the only ones stepping up to help with the needed medical equipment, take Bloom Energy, a fuel cell company that brings old ventilators back into service--all while continuing to manufacture fuel cells that power supermarkets and hospitals. Two weeks ago, the governor of Read More...
Nigerian citizen designs portable hand-washing stations for his city
Hand-washing is one of the most promoted and effective ways to prevent the spread of COVID-19, but what about regions where hand-washing facilities are not readily accessible? An estimated 157 million Nigerians lack adequate hand-washing facilities, which prompted one resident, Bamigbose Adams, to Read More...
Creative ways to add more vegetables to your diet
Vegetables are a critical source of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, fiber, and even hydration that our bodies need to properly function. If you’re tired of salads, here are great tips for adding more veggies to your diet in ways that taste good too! The first strategy is to try new Read More...
36 hours: A weekend of traveling you can do from home
For nearly 20 years, the New York Times has published its popular 36 Hours column which helps travelers plan weekends in destinations all over the globe. But as we all know, we’re no longer in travel season. Many of us have seen our grand plans shrink down to small ones, as have the physical Read More...