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.
Tips for designing an environment that helps you make healthy food choices
If you were sitting in a team meeting with donuts on the table, you’d likely reach for a donut. But if that same meeting offered fresh fruit or vegetables, you’d inevitably make a healthier choice. The point is the physical space around us can impact the way we make nutritious choices. With Read More...
Stretchy medical patch is designed to heal damaged hearts
After a heart attack has occurred, some of the beating cardiac tissue ends up being replaced with non-beating scar tissue – this permanently compromises the function of the heart. A new patch, however, is designed to help. Bioengineers from Trinity College Dublin, Ireland, have developed a Read More...
How to maintain a healthy circadian rhythm as an irregular shift worker
Our bodies operate on circadian rhythms. This internal 24-hour clock helps us know when to sleep, eat, and feel energized to get through our days. Throwing off this delicate balance can disrupt hormone levels and induce metabolic syndrome, a condition that increases a person’s risk of stroke, Read More...
7 ways to support your skin from the inside out
Skincare isn’t just about what products you use to treat your skin externally. When you treat your skin from the inside, you give your skin long-lasting benefits. With that in mind, here are seven researched-backed tips to keep your skin healthy from the inside. Consume Read More...
New study suggests waking up to music will help you feel more alert
Want a simple way to wake up in the morning feeling more alert? Stop using that jarring alarm tone to wake yourself up and replace it with a melodic song. According to a new study out of Australia, using a harsh tone to wake yourself may actually work against you, leaving you feeling groggy. This Read More...
New speedy 3D printing could have major impact in medical world
While 3D printing has come a long way, it still takes a relatively long time for anything to be printed. That’s because the printers work by creating something from the bottom up, layer by layer. But that could soon change after researchers from Switzerland's Ecole polytechnique fédérale de Read More...
Outstanding Foods launches PigOut Rinds, a meat-free pork rind snack
Dave Anderson, creator of the Beyond Burger is back, this time with meatless pork rinds. Distributed by Outstanding Foods, PigOut Rinds come as a sequel to the company’s successful PigOut Chips, a line of vegan bacon chips. The new product launched this week and the plant-based pork rinds are Read More...
These exercises will boost your brain’s neuroplasticity
The amazing thing about exercise is that it not only benefits your body but also the way your brain functions. With exercise, you stimulate chemical changes that enhance learning, mood and thinking—amongst other things. In a new study, researchers found a link between exercise and enhanced Read More...
How a stable relationship boosts cardiovascular health
Hearts are everywhere this time of year, but what about the one in your chest? As it turns out, a healthy relationship can be good for your heart health as well. A study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association found that unmarried people with heart disease were 52 percent more Read More...
Improving your diet may do wonders for your mental health
If the winter blues are bringing you down, you might want to consider changing your diet. A new study finds that healthier eating habits can relieve symptoms of depression, whether dietary changes focus on weight loss or improved nutrition. While existing research has been unable to Read More...