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.
Walmart is deploying the blockchain to stop bacterial outbreaks for its produce
To protect against the possibility of bacterial outbreaks for its leafy greens, Walmart is making use of a blockchain system to track the shipments of their produce. That way, Walmart can trace the vegetables’ path from the farm to the store in order to find the source of any potential outbreak Read More...
These two people suffering from paralysis can walk again following study
With help from a spinal implant, two people who were formally paralyzed can now independently walk again. After participating in a long study at the University of Louisville, the two have regained the ability to move their legs and hold their torsos upright, although they still cannot move without Read More...
This small state in India is sparking a nationwide organic farming revolution
After Sikkim, a small state in India’s northeast, declared itself a fully organic state in 2016, the Prime Minister of India has been pushing chemical-free agriculture across the country. Organic practices have boosted Sikkim’s farming to new heights. The only question: can the rest of India Read More...
An Ode to Laughter
By Kristy Jansen Have you ever been in a situation brimming with tense anxiety that evaporates the instant one person makes a joke or self-deprecating comment and everyone chuckles together? That’s the magic of laughter. It eases tension and relaxes us - physiologically, psychologically and Read More...
This type of exercise burns the most calories in the shortest amount of time
For the most efficient exercise in terms of calories burnt, you need to do something that engages the most muscles at a time. The more muscles you use, the more energy you spend, which requires your body to rapidly burn calories. If you have little time and want to get the most out of your Read More...
Why you might want to stop storing your food in plastic
Storing your lunches and leftovers in plastic containers may not be such a good idea. According to new research, there’s a good chance that those plastic containers are contaminating the food you eat, which can have unwanted effects on your body’s ability to regulate itself. Here’s what you Read More...
How giving help rather than receiving it can impact your health greatly
Helping others can help you live longer. That’s what researchers have concluded after a study which compared receiving social support and giving it as predictors of mortality over a period of five years. Whereas it would be intuitive to think receiving such support would be good for oneself, the Read More...
Study: Patients recover quicker after hearing these words from doctors
A physician’s words have been found to be more effective in helping treat patients than previously thought. According to a new study, patients with allergic reactions saw a quicker reduction in their symptoms when their health care providers offered a few assuring words compared to patients who Read More...
These 9 facts will change the way you understand metabolism
A lot of people talk about their metabolism like it’s a muscle or organ that they can flex or somehow control. But in reality, your metabolism refers to a series of chemical processes in each cell that turn the calories you eat into fuel to keep you alive. Here are nine facts to help you better Read More...
How learning something new can help you cope with stress
There are typically two ways people try to deal with this stress. One is to simply “buckle down and power through” — to focus on getting the stressful work done. The other common tactic is to retreat — to temporarily disconnect from work and get away from the stressful environment. Both of Read More...