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.
The curious role technology is playing in plummeting underage drinking rates
According to a massive study, the number of teenagers smoking and drinking in the US has reached historic lows. This may be, in part, because teens aren’t socializing as much as they used to, turning instead to their phones for social interactions. Another reason smoking and drinking rates are Read More...
Probiotic gives long-standing protection against childhood eczema, study finds
Giving a probiotic supplement to pregnant mothers and their infants significantly reduce the chances of a child developing eczema for the first 11 years of their life, researchers have shown. The probiotic Lactobacillus rhamnosus (HN001) given to mothers at a late stage of pregnancy and while Read More...
Meditation effectively treats late-life depression: London researchers
Meditation – not just medication – is an effective treatment for elderly patients with late-life depression, London researchers say in a new study of seniors struggling with the mood disorder. Eighty-three men and women between 60 and 85 years old at London Health Sciences Centre, Read More...
The legalization of hemp and mainstream CBD is almost here
The Trump administration is expected to sign a bill that will legalize the cultivation of hemp for its cannabidiol (CBD) compound, which is touted as a magic, cure-all elixir. Analysts estimate that the US market for hemp-derived CBD will be worth nearly $600 million this year and is expected to Read More...
You can develop a super memory power by following the right techniques
You might think that you must have a unique brain configuration to be able to memorize a vast amount of information like mnemonic athletes do, but that’s not entirely true. Scientists have found that, in fact, you can rewire your brain in such ways to successfully master and apply the same Read More...
Doctors develop spray-gel that could prevent cancer regrowth
Doctors teamed up and developed a spray gel that clears away any cancerous remnants that might be left after tumor-removal surgeries. The spray-on gel works by triggering the immune system to sweep the area and kill off whatever cancerous cells are still there. This could potentially prevent the Read More...
Meditation is the fastest growing wellness activity in the US
The wellness industry—which has its roots in niche environments like grocery store health food aisles, and movements like clean eating—has ballooned this past decade into a $4.2 trillion Read More...
Major study shows electric bikes good for health
Electric bicycles are divisive in the cycling community. Some cyclists think that they are for lazy people and others think that they are Read More...
Tobacco use reaches unprecedented lows among Americans
Public health claims a win in the US as more American adults are quitting tobacco. The statistics show that cigarette smoking has reached unprecedented lows, down to 14 percent from over 40 percent in the mid-1960s. This proves the effectiveness of tobacco control interventions, such as smoke-free Read More...
Iceland’s hot springs are helping farmers to grow vegetables all year round
Besides generating a quarter of the country’s electricity, Iceland’s geothermal energy allows farmers to practice agriculture all year round. The naturally hot water is piped in to heat the greenhouses and the hot springs are also a key power source for the artificial lights that help farmers Read More...