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.
New study finds eating nuts can increase sperm count and quality
Research shows that the sperm count of the average Western male has been halved in the past 38 years. There are a few theories as to explain why this is happening, but even fewer solutions. One of the solutions, a recent study found, is to consume more nuts. According to researchers, nuts can Read More...
These drones pollinate crops from the sky
Plummeting bee populations are extremely alarming as it could have a massive effect on the world’s food production. To prepare for a possible lack of pollinators, a startup company has created drones that can pollinate crops from the sky. In tests, the autonomous drones have demonstrated that Read More...
Report: Give your bones a workout and age better
If you want to age better, it’s not enough to simply work out your muscles. You also need to focus on strengthening your bones. According to a new report, activities like ball sports and dancing benefit your bones greatly and reduce your risk of fractures as you age. In order to maximize your Read More...
Yoga and meditation work better if you have a brain zap too
Brain stimulation seems to offer a shortcut to unlocking the benefits of yoga and mindfulness sessions, but turbocharging meditation could have a dark Read More...
The Japanese practice that will change your eating habits
Centuries from now, when A.I. is growing its own flesh and constantly tweaking its code for more longevity, it will study the strange practices of Homo sapiens. Among the many fascinating and strange relics it will stumble upon will be the all-you-can-eat buffet. The notion that an animal would Read More...
Drinking coffee may help you live longer, study says
A new study provides more good news for coffee lovers. Drinking coffee is associated with a lower risk of early death — virtually regardless of how much you drink and whether or not it’s caffeinated, concludes a paper published Monday in JAMA Internal Read More...
Magic mushrooms and LSD alter the mind—they can also heal the mind
A few small studies have found mind-altering psychedelics—magic mushrooms and LSD—to show promise in treating mental health disorders like depression, addiction and post-traumatic stress disorder. Often the psychedelics were successful in cases where all other treatments had failed. Now UK Read More...
Study: Four cups of coffee a day protects the heart
A new German study confirms that drinking coffee is good for your heart. The caffeine in coffee kick-starts a protein that is found in the mitochondria—the energy centers of the cells—that help protect the heart and repair damage to heart muscles after a heart attack. Four cups of coffee a day Read More...
Study: Probiotics halve bone loss in the elderly
Osteoporosis is a big problem, especially for women after menopause. A new study shows that taking a probiotic for at least a year halves the bone loss of similar women who didn’t take the supplement. The research provides yet another example of the way the gut regulates our health. The discovery Read More...
Ashwagandha: the ancient Ayurvedic herb with many health benefits
Ashwagandha, one of the most powerful herbs in Ayurvedic healing, has been used since ancient times for a wide variety of conditions. It is most well-known for its restorative and rejuvenating Read More...