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 algorithm that screens for heart failure is getting fast-tracked by the FDA
An algorithm has been developed that makes screening for heart failure more accessible—both in traditional clinics and telehealth settings. The algorithm, which was created by digital health company Eko and Mayo Clinic, can use as little as 15 seconds of electrocardiogram (ECG) data to Read More...
Experts say vegans must be aware of B12 deficiency. Here’s how to avoid it
We’re proud of our Optimist readers who eat a vegan diet. That’s why we feel excited to share stories about the latest tips and trends within the vegan community. With that in mind, experts lately have been warning that people eating a vegan diet need to make sure they get enough B12 - because Read More...
How vigorous exercise can slash risk of cancer and heart disease in women
Women who may not have much time to work out can still gain the heart health benefits that come from exercise—as long as they use the little time they do have to work out intensely. According to a new study out of Canada, researchers found that women who exercise at a higher intensity are less Read More...
Could green light therapy provide drug-free pain relief for chronic migraines?
Ann Jones used to have as many as two dozen migraines a month. To soothe her pain, the Arizona resident tried everything short of surgery, but nothing seemed to get rid of her chronic migraines. In 2018, her doctor mentioned a study being led by Dr. Mohab Ibrahim at the University of Arizona: Read More...
Mental Health hotline will have a 3-digit number in the US
The Federal Communication Commission (FCC) will introduce the new emergency number ‘988’ which will become the new ‘suicide prevention’ number in the United States. Just as 911 connects people in need of first-responders for other emergencies, U.S. residents will be able to call 988 for Read More...
How the basic bed net has been revamped to kill malaria-spreading mosquitos
Not only do bed nets help protect people against mosquito bites, but if those nets are treated with an insecticide, they also kill any of the insects that touch them. A simple new technology could make such nets much more lethal to mosquitoes, yet also safer for humans. Utilizing video tracking Read More...
Bandage helps broken bones recover quicker by trapping body’s healing molecules
When a bone-break occurs, the body floods the injury site with a healing biochemical known as adenosine. Ordinarily, the adenosine gets quickly metabolized by the body, ceasing the healing “boost” that the chemical initially provides. A new bandage is designed to absorb that substance, Read More...
New study says playing sports boosts your brain’s ability to process information
The beauty of playing a sport is that it can remove you from the more regular emotions you usually feel throughout the day and bring you into a state of focus and adrenaline-fueled excitement—especially when a sporting event reaches a crucial moment. According to a new study from Northwestern Read More...
Proposed bill would improve opioid addiction treatment funding and access
Litigation against major pharmaceutical companies has called attention to the crippling opioid crisis gripping the US, which begs the question: what can be done about it? Recently, Senators Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Susan Collins (R-ME) introduced the bipartisan Opioid Workforce Act in hopes that Read More...
Why you should teach your kids to cook this holiday season
Whether you find cooking to be a beautiful art or a messy ordeal, you have every reason to teach your kids how to cook if you’re a parent. With the holidays coming and kids getting time off from school, now is the perfect time to teach your little one(s) how to be a chef. It’s been said that Read More...