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.
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...
This is how much you will save by cooking at home
We all know that cooking at home is less expensive than eating out, but just how much money do you actually save by cooking your own meals? Researchers were able to find the average cost per serving of cooking from scratch and compare it to the cost per serving of ordering from a restaurant, and Read More...
Forget coffee. These five yoga poses will give you all the energy you need
There’s a good case for doing a little yoga right when you wake up instead of reaching for a cup of coffee. With the right poses, you can challenge your muscles and give yourself long-lasting energy throughout the day. If you need a little boost in the morning, give these five poses a Read More...
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...