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.
This device can keep a patient's liver alive for a week outside the human body
The chances of losing patients with severe liver diseases could soon decline as scientists have developed a machine that can keep a human liver alive and even regenerate itself, outside of the body, for an entire week. A study conducted by researchers in Switzerland showcased that six out of ten Read More...
New technology uses a phone-operated neurotransmitter to treat migraines
Those who suffer from migraines know they are not just headaches. This debilitating, full-body neurological disorder results in dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system and incapacitating headaches. However, there is good news coming from the New York Times for people who experience frequent Read More...
These parasite sniffing dogs are saving Florida orange groves
Florida’s iconic citrus groves have been a symbol of the state for generations. That's why it's extra sour that the future of the crop is in danger due to an agricultural parasite. Fortunately, canine helpers may be able to save the day. Huanglongbing, or HLB, is a bacterium that prevents Read More...
New research shows gut health could be critical for treating Parkinson’s
Last week we shared a story about the importance of maintaining microbiome health. Well, it turns out gut health may be even more critical than we previously knew and could even help prevent the progression of Parkinson’s disease. According to research published in the Cell Reports journal, Read More...
Novel AI device tests blood sugar levels in diabetics without the painful needle
Tracking sugar levels in the blood is crucial for monitoring diabetic patients, but current methods to measure glucose require needles and repeated finger-pricks throughout the day. Now patients may no longer need to use such unpleasant tests. Instead, they can rely on off-the-shelf noninvasive Read More...
Daily life is full of easy exercise opportunities. Here are 10 of them
Fitting exercise into a busy routine can be difficult, but what people don’t always realize is that there are simple exercise opportunities all around us in our daily lives. Without further ado, here are 10 easy ways to get more exercise without going to the gym. Always take the stairs: Minimal Read More...
These little tweaks will help you maintain a healthy lifestyle
While it may not be so hard to start living a healthier lifestyle, maintaining one can be very challenging. Having said this, here are five little tweaks to help you maintain a healthy lifestyle. Get real with yourself about what truly feels good All too often people try to follow a diet or Read More...
Startup creates plant-based steak that looks like the real thing
Plant-based faux meat has gone mainstream lately and is steadily gaining much more acceptance among consumers, offering a healthy and eco-friendly alternative to real meat. However, whereas ground meats like hamburgers have been easy to recreate, mimicking whole cuts of meats has proven far more Read More...
3 ways to soothe your aching muscles
When your muscles feel stiff or just simply ache a lot after a workout, it can be awfully challenging to motivate yourself to maintain an exercise routine. Fortunately, there are some simple ways to soothe your aching muscles from the comfort of your home. You can find three of them right below. Read More...
New guidelines say introduce your child to potential allergens sooner rather than later
Yesterday we published a story about Ready, Set, Food!, a new company that helps parents prevent their kids from developing food allergies by introducing potential allergens at a young age. They do this by selling a pre-measured, dissolvable supplement which introduces babies to the top three Read More...