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.
Want an easy, rewarding, and green New Year’s resolution? Try composting
Composting is one of the most beneficial habits households can adopt to reduce their food waste and carbon footprint. Implementing worldwide composting could reduce emissions by 2.3 billion tons over the next 30 years by reducing methane emissions from decomposing organic material in landfills. So, Read More...
Plant-based food brands agree on labeling standards to fend off meat industry
What do you call a burger that isn’t made of meat? If it were up to meat industry groups, the name would not have a mention of “meat” anywhere in it. In Missouri and Arkansas, legislators have actually fought the term “plant-based meat” by passing laws that prohibit them from being Read More...
Startup aimed at reducing food waste receives huge investment backing
Denver-based start up FoodMaven is setting its sights on reducing the 40% of food that goes to waste each year. After closing their Series B funding round at $15.3 million this week, they’re showing that the business of good can be profitable as well. Their business model focuses on obtaining Read More...
This waste-free toothpaste brand is clean for your teeth and the planet
Most of us get our toothpaste out of pesky toothpaste tubes every day, but that could become a thing of the past after a Canadian company created an alternative that takes the waste out of dental hygiene. Change Toothpaste, which was founded in January of this year, has created dry toothpaste Read More...
New study suggests you can hack your brainwaves to improve your attention span
Having trouble paying attention? MIT neuroscientists may have a solution for you: Turn down your alpha brain waves. In a new study, the researchers found that it’s possible to teach people, particularly those with learning disabilities, how to improve their focus through neurofeedback. Read More...
These 11 lifestyle choices will help make your skin healthy and glowing
There are many lifestyle choices you can make that are far more important for the health of your skin than fancy skincare products. With that said, here are 11 un-bottled ways to takes care of your skin. Limit your time in the sun: An estimated 90 percent of skin aging is caused by the sun, Read More...
4 magnificent mushrooms to boost your immune system
We at the Optimist Daily have long shared our love of mushrooms. They have been used for health purposes for thousands of years, both mentally and physically. Today, we take a look at four varieties of mushrooms which can boost your immune system to keep you healthy this cold and flu Read More...
Avocados to get double shelf life in EU supermarkets thanks to plant-based coating
Each year a third of the food produced - an estimated 1.3 bn tons - is destined for the bin. Particularly, because of their short window of ripeness, supermarket fruits like avocados or bananas are some of the main contributors to this staggering amount of food waste, In an effort to solve this Read More...
This jelly-like material can heal itself just like human skin
Scientists from Australia have developed a jelly-like material that acts like living tissue. The jelly, which is known as hydrogel, is strong, malleable, and able to heal itself. That could be extremely important for healing people with damaged skin, ligaments, or bones. Hydrogels are 3D polymer Read More...
How MIT is deploying artificial intelligence to improve breast cancer screening
When MIT computer scientist Adam Yala witnessed his mentor have a bout with breast cancer in 2014, he got a glimpse into the subjective side of the healthcare system and how much work needed to be done to improve breast cancer screening. For many patients, their ability to receive effective Read More...