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.
Researchers take a big step forward to preventing chemo-induced hair loss
Drugs used as part of cancer treatment can sometimes be so strong that they may cause permanent hair loss in some cancer patients - whose body is not able to endure those drugs. And considering that we often see our hair as an important part of our identity, suddenly losing it due to cancer Read More...
Hydrogel technology could help repair damage caused by heart attacks
Every year hundreds of thousands of Americans suffer a heart attack, with no established treatment for repairing the resulting damage to cardiac tissue. Fortunately, the advent of a recent technological breakthrough in the world of cardiac medicine may soon change that. Enter VentriGel – an Read More...
From desert to oasis: how community-driven grocery stores can reduce food insecurity
Low incomes can make accessing healthy food a challenge. But what if the closest grocery store with nutritious options is more than a mile from your home? This is the daily reality for the 6.2% of Americans who live in food deserts: areas where residents do not have the purchasing power to support Read More...
Head’s up: how to transition your child back to school after a concussion
Returning to school this fall means returning to sports for many student-athletes. Unfortunately, this also means an increased risk of sports-related injuries, specifically concussions. Concussions are most common from falls and can manifest themselves differently in different kids. Symptoms from Read More...
Drinking tea regularly may help your brain stay sharp
Tea has long been touted for its wide array of health benefits, including mood improvement and cardiovascular disease prevention. But finding substantial evidence to back up these claims is more challenging, especially when searching for tea's benefits on brain health. Now, thanks to scientists Read More...
Amid the trend of plant-based fast food, Taco Bell embraces its vegetarian classics
As a new wave of plant-based meat hits the fast-food market, Taco Bell is proudly reminding its customers that its menu has carried vegetarian protein classics such as rice and beans for decades. Taco Bell’s bean burrito is their second best selling item, and the chain is celebrating its history Read More...
New ‘super-cool’ storing method triples the life of donor organs
After organs are harvested following a donor’s death, there’s a very short window of time in which the transplant can be made. Livers, for example, can only be kept outside of the body for nine hours before irreparable damage is done, and the organ must be discarded. This is because freezing Read More...
Why it’s never to late to starting working out
At the ripe age of 70, Jim Owen finally came to realize that his successful career on Wall Street was a burden on his health. Not necessarily because of the stress that came with the job, but because he had been sedentary most of the time. Owen finally began exercising after this realization and Read More...
Want an excuse to nap more? A new study finds naps are good for heart health
There’s nothing wrong with taking a nap. In fact, a recent study found that—in moderation—naps may actually be good for your heart. In a new paper published in the journal Heart, researchers found that Swiss adults who took one or two daytime naps per week had a lower risk of heart Read More...
Telemedicine is improving mental health treatment in America’s most remote corners
Mental health care can be difficult to access due to costs and stigma. It is even harder to reach if you live in a rural area. Meridian Health Services in Indiana is using technology to tackle mental health treatment via online remote psychiatry. An NPR article on Meridian Health’s new program Read More...