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.
Report: More vegetables more important for your health than omega-3 supplements
Fish oil and omega-3 supplements are being promoted to support brain and heart health. A major review of many studies now shows that eating more vegetables is more beneficial for your health than taking supplements. That makes sense. The review does not answer the question of whether eating more Read More...
Finishing dinner two hours before you go to bed supports your health
People who eat dinner at least two hours before going to sleep have a 20 percent lower risk of breast and prostate cancer than those who go to bed shortly after supper, according to a new study Read More...
Two California doctors report success with reversing Alzheimer's symptoms
Two prominent California doctors, with bestselling books, insist we have the power to heal our own brains from diseases. In bestselling books, they present cases of people who were able to regain their mental powers through diet and lifestyle changes. One of them was recently a guest at an event of Read More...
Eat an orange a day to support your eye health, according to new study
Regular orange eaters are 60 percent less likely to develop a macular disease, one of the most common eye problems that can lead to blindness as we get older, a new research study has discovered. The study tracked the eating habits of more than 2,000 people aged 50 and over for 15 years. The Read More...
You need all your senses for a great night’s sleep: here’s how
Most of us don’t get enough good sleep. And that’s a problem for our health. Good, restful sleep requires caring for all senses (ok, you can’t taste while you sleep). Here’s how to organize your bedroom for a great night’s Read More...
Being near a river, a lake or the ocean, makes you calmer and healthier
Being near water supports psychological and overall health outcomes, research shows. Spending time near the water, “promotes physical activity and general fitness,” reducing the incidence of diabetes and other diseases associated with Read More...
The natural health benefits of “forest bathing”
More than half of humanity lives in cities where the experience of nature is scarce. In that reality, we may forget that nature is our first source of healing. A new therapy is called “forest bathing”. Just being in a forest can help to reduce anxiety and boost the immune Read More...
Crowdfunding campaign to fund delivery of “ugly” vegetables
Supermarkets don't like to sell "ugly" vegetables. A new initiative in London aims to solve this problem. Oddbox partners with local growers and markets to buy surplus, misshapen or otherwise 'unsellable' fruits and vegetables, curates those products into seasonal veggie boxes, and then delivers Read More...
It’s easier to keep your aging mind sharp in rural areas, new study finds
Living in the countryside preserves people’s cognitive powers as they get older, a new study has found. A ten-year analysis of more 6,500 people living in the UK showed mental decline was slower among those who lived in villages and rural Read More...
These digital tools are helping treat people with depression
Depression isn’t the enigma it once was. Tech startups all over the world are finding new ways to spot and treat depression and it’s even possible for you to try some of the tools they’re developing now. Take a look at these app-based services that are working to address mental health Read More...