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.
Eating mushrooms on a daily basis can protect your brain from cognitive decline
We've already heard how the psilocybin from so-called "magic" mushrooms may help to alleviate depression. Well, a new study now suggests that a compound found in all mushrooms could also assist in warding off mild cognitive impairment (MCI). The researchers found that by consuming different Read More...
Boost your digestion with this homemade bitter recipe
Your body naturally produces acid, bile, and enzymes to help break down what you eat so you can absorb nutrients, but there are also times our digestive system needs a little support. That’s where bitter herbs come in handy. Bitter herbs, also known as bitters, have been shown to facilitate Read More...
Prelude to Courage
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] How anger can improve health, enhance intimacy, spur creativity and even inspire social change. By: Diana Rico with reporting by Ursula Sautter in Berlin It’s the 1980s, and I am sitting in the Beverly Hills living room of a major 1950s television star, Read More...
How cricket agriculture could save endangered animals in Madagascar
You, my friend, are living through a food revolution. In labs across the world, researchers are growing meat from just a handful of animal cells or engineering striking imitations of meat, including an entirely plant-based burger that bleeds. Human eaters are also starting to appreciate a rich Read More...
6 tips for losing weight on a budget
If you’re trying to lose weight, there’s no need to spend lavishly on the trendy superfoods you often see online. Sure, buying a coconut matcha latte is a nice healthy treat, but do you need it? No, not really. Should you be looking to lose weight without spending too much dough, the following Read More...
This biologist is collecting poo samples to save the future of humanity
There are thousands of species of gut bacteria within us that are vital to our health, but antibiotics and our modern lifestyles are posing a threat to the diversity of the traditional human microbiome, which is no bueno. To save our gut bacteria and the future of humanity, a biologist at MIT by Read More...
British man becomes only the second person ever to be cured of HIV
In 2007, a patient with HIV became the first and only patient to have ever been cured of the infection. Doctors have tried and tried again to duplicate the successful treatment, but to no avail…until this week. That’s right, for just the second time since the HIV epidemic began, a patient in Read More...
Innovative technique could soon allow for faster bone recovery in humans
Scientists have found an innovative treatment technique using carbon nanomaterials that may forever change the way we fix broken bones. A team of researchers at the Carnegie Mellon University tested a new formula of graphene that is biodegradable, mimics bone, attracts stem cells, and ultimately Read More...
Fasting and exercise can boost your body’s ability to shed toxic proteins
One of the many useful things our bodies do on their own is rid themselves of proteins that are no longer of use. Whether the proteins are defective, toxic or simply surplus to requirements, our cellular machinery can act swiftly and decisively when shedding this dead weight. But sometimes the Read More...
Get a bit more fit by adding micro workouts to your daily life
For people who don’t exercise regularly, there’s a simple thing you can do to get on the road to fitness. It’s called high-intensity incidents physical activity (HIIPA), and it refers to the everyday activities from hauling groceries to climbing stairs that get you huffing and puffing. So, Read More...