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.
Scientists are reviving forgotten crops in Malaysia to feed the future
Despite the fact that farming some 7,000 crops for thousands of years, two-thirds of the world’s food supply is based on just four crops—wheat, maize, rice, and soybean. Now researchers are trying to unlock the potential of all these ignored crops before they get replaced completely by Read More...
Adding oranges to your diet could preserve your eyesight
It’s often said that carrots can boost your eyesight, but as it turns out, people who eat at least one orange a day have a 60 percent lower risk of developing macular degeneration compared to people who never eat oranges. The study showed that the flavonoids – antioxidants found in oranges Read More...
These five practices are the simplest way to live a long life
If your objective is to live a long, healthy life, leaping from one health fad to the other isn’t exactly a well-reasoned strategy for improving our health. Instead, all you really need to do is stick to these five low-risk lifestyle Read More...
Treating ADHD can be as simple as spending more time outdoors
One in every 10 kids gets diagnosed with ADHD, and 62 percent go on medication for it. That’s a lot of Ritalin. And according to a new study, kids don’t need all that medication to treat the condition. All they need is to spend more time outdoors. The new study suggests that children with ADHD Read More...
The FDA is trying to figure out whether juice from nuts can be labeled as milk
What defines milk? Does it need to come from something that lactates? Does it need to be white? Does it even matter how we define milk? Despite cultures from across the globe labeling the juice from almonds and soybeans as milk, the US Food and Drug Administration is trying to figure out if that Read More...
Nearly half of the American states finally clamping down on drug companies
Without the permission of president Trump, many states in America are trying to force pharmaceutical companies to freeze prices and reduce out-of-pocket costs for consumers struggling to pay for drugs that often cost thousands of dollars a month. Thus far, 24 states have passed bills that, for the Read More...
How psychotherapy, not pills, can effectively treat patients with chronic pain
There are 100 million Americans who suffer from chronic pain, and many of them have no diagnosed physical cause. What many don’t realize, however, is that chronic pain can be caused by psychological issues. By taking part in psychotherapy, research shows those with chronic pain can create changes Read More...
Stop driving, start cycling: Why biking is the healthiest way to get around
By making your bike your main mode of transportation in the city, you can benefit yourself and your city greatly. Other than the fact that avoiding the usage of the car reduces emissions, a new study suggests that cycling is also the healthiest way to get around cities. Another study recently found Read More...
Improve your quality of sleep by putting one of these plants in your bedroom
We all know that plants provide the vital oxygen we need to live, without which we would only survive for a few minutes. But did you know that putting plants in your home or office can improve the air quality of your personal space Furthermore, certain plants can be more beneficial than others at Read More...
Regular exercise could be the key to good mental health
A new study published in the Lancet Psychiatry Journal has found that exercising for 45 minutes, 3 to 5 times a week, can improve mental health. In the study, featuring 1.2 million people, adults said they experienced on average 3.4 days of poor mental health each month, but for those who were Read More...