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.
Being a coffee addict may actually be a good thing
People who start their day off with a cup of coffee may actually benefit considerably from having it daily. A new study shows that drinking coffee may lower your risk for neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, and actually boost your thinking skills. Surprisingly enough, Read More...
Why Bill Gates is betting big on reinventing the toilet
Bill Gates believes that reinventing the toilet can not only save half a million lives, but it can also save $200 billion-plus annually in costs linked to diarrhea and other diseases caused by poor sanitation. Gates is so convinced that his foundation has already spent $200 million over the past Read More...
New science suggests there's a really fishy way to fight asthma in kids
Around the globe, asthma is the most common respiratory illness among young people, and many can’t access or afford the medication needed to keep symptoms at bay. New research out of Australia suggests there may be an alternative way to reduce suffering from the Read More...
Spice up your meals with this tasty healing aid
One of the main components that gives a curry dish its distinctive flavor is turmeric. Its tanginess, however, isn’t the only quality that gives this spice its reputation. For centuries, people have used it for its anti-inflammatory and disease-preventing properties. To reap the health benefits Read More...
Novel research finds mechanism that induces self-destruction in cancer cells
What was originally a study focused on finding the natural mechanisms that could protect organisms from cancer has led to a stunning finding: the researchers have discovered that inside every cell within the human body is a toxic code designed to trigger self-destruction if it senses a cell is Read More...
This headband reads brain waves to help you meditate
Interaxon, a Canadian venture-backed start-up, set out with a goal to make devices for users to move objects with their minds. After that didn't work out, the team of engineers and scientists shifted to something a little less ambitious but would still entice for millions of Read More...
Study suggests that dying from a broken heart may actually be a thing
A new study has found that the feeling of grief can promote inflammation, which can have detrimental effects on people’s health. The researchers interviewed and took blood samples of 100 people who recently lost their spouses. Those in the top one-third of people who experienced exalted grief Read More...
Ending this subsidy will significantly increase health
A 2016 report found that sugary drinks are something rarely missing on the shopping lists of Americans who receive food stamps. According to the report, nearly 10 percent of the value of food stamps gets spent on soda. That’s more than $75 million worth of taxpayer money. This isn’t only a Read More...
This uncommon type of milk has incredible health benefits
A recent study unveiled the striking therapeutic effects of a type of milk not commonly found in the dairy aisle. It may come as a surprise to you, but camel milk can help boost up the immune system, strengthen your gut, and make your skin glow. While camel milk isn’t a common milk product in the Read More...
Nose-breathing boosts memory, study finds
Nasal inhalation may help us retain olfactory memories longer. A new study confirms a suspected connection between the nose and Read More...