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.
How walnuts benefit your gut bacteria and overall health
Walnuts have been shown to have wide-ranging health benefits — from strengthening our hearts to reducing our risk of cancer. Now, new research sheds light on the mechanisms that may explain these Read More...
For good health, stick to one of these two diets
The traditional Mediterranean diet is rich in fruit, vegetables, nuts, cereals and olive oil, includes a moderate amount of fish and poultry, and has very little dairy, red meat, processed meat and sweets. The Nordic diet is similar, focusing on vegetables, berries, pulses, whole grain cereals Read More...
Researchers are engineering silk so that it can help heal our bodies
Silk is an extremely strong and stretchy material and is safe to use inside the human body. For that reason, researchers are engineering silk spun spiders and silkworms so it can one day heal our wounds, hold up our bones, and become part of our bodies. One very intriguing thing that silk make help Read More...
Simply fixing your posture can make you happier and more energetic
A number of studies suggest that bad posture may exacerbate the symptoms of clinical depression and anxiety. Even if your mental health is generally solid, there are good reasons to think that you’d be happier—and healthier—if you simply sat and stood up straighter. Here are three ways Read More...
Unlocking the secrets of a cancer-fighting flower
A chemical extracted from a small flowering plant has helped in the fight against cancer for decades. Now, after a 60-year hunt, scientists have finally uncovered how it creates this medically important Read More...
Study: The 5-2 diet can double your metabolism
Even though a 24 hour fast might make you hangry (hungry + angry), the latest research shows it also causes your guts to enhance your intestinal stem cells. These stem cells are what powers the intestine, and as people age this powerhouse starts to slow down. That’s why you gain weight easier as Read More...
The meat industry has a bigger impact on society than we might realize
The conversation surrounding the production and consumption of meat usually involves the emissions that come as a result of raising livestock. What we rarely think about is how the meat industry employs workers and supports the livelihoods and food security of almost a 1.3 billion people. We also Read More...
Seven ways ... to prevent weak bones
While factors such as age and gender affect your chances of getting osteoporosis, there are many lifestyle changes you can make to reduce the Read More...
This former steel mill will soon be a tech-filled greenhouse
The next Gotham Greens location will convert old industry in Baltimore into a hydroponic farm, to provide local produce (and Read More...
To age better, get more of this natural compound into your diet
Glutathione is a compound essential for protecting our cells from free radicals that can attack molecules like lipids and proteins that the body needs. In other words, glutathione helps to keep our bodies young. To get more glutathione into your diet, here are the foods you should Read More...