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.
The city of Paris is going all-in on urban farming
Isn’t it refreshing when politicians actually honor the promises they make? Parisian mayor Anne Hidalgo promised to tackle environmental issues and improve the city’s green spaces when she ran for office in 2014, and she’s made good on that promise. Hidalgo has not only helped reduce the Read More...
Oat milk has the potential to be the biggest thing since…soy milk
The milk industry is a multi-billion dollar industry, and we’re not just talking about the milk that comes from cows. Nowadays, there is an endless list of alternatives, from cashew and soy milk to the utterly disgusting hemp milk. But there’s one type of milk that you’ve never heard of Read More...
Want to truly help the planet? Go vegan
A pound of beef requires 13 percent more fossil fuels and 15 times more water to produce than a pound of soy. Simply put, eating meat, dairy and other animal products is terrible for the environment. The best thing you can do for the environment, according to new research, is go vegan. The study Read More...
After 97 years selling beef, White Castle is adding Impossible Burgers to its menu
Among American fast food chains, White Castle occupies a special place in US culture. It has been the subject of a feature film, and Time magazine once called its slider “the most influential burger of all time.” Now it’s about to make a little history with its menu Read More...
Study: Curcumin may be effective in helping treat depression
Listen up curry lovers: The pigment that makes curry spice yellow, curcumin, is rich with anti-inflammatory properties. That’s quite known, but what we hadn’t known until recently was that it can also provide anti-depressive effects for those who eat it regularly. According to a new study of Read More...
This patch measures the glucose levels of diabetics without pricking the finger
Scientists have developed a graphene-based patch that can monitor the blood glucose levels of diabetics without piercing the skin. Unlike the conventional finger-prick blood tests that diabetics use on a daily basis, this device utilizes a small electric current to draw glucose from under the skin. Read More...
Harvard researchers study how mindfulness changes brain in depressed patients
In 2015, 16.1 million Americans reported experiencing major depression during the previous year, often struggling to function while grappling with crippling darkness and Read More...
More organic than thou? Rebel farmers create new food label
Was your tomato grown in dirt or water? Organic shoppers might notice additional labels this summer that will give them the answer — and tell them whether their choices align with what a rebellious group of farmers and scientists deem the true spirit of the organic Read More...
How to tame your anxious mind
Our humanness dictates our varied perceptions, evaluations, judgments, and expectations. These develop over time based on our physiology, history, and experiences. For some people, they perseverate or hyper-focus and complain that “they can’t get their mind off of something.” Others overthink Read More...
Vegan protein from nuts and seeds better for heart health than meat, study finds
The health benefits of veganism are almost as copious as the endless #avotoast snaps on Instagram. Now, a new study is adding fuel to the plant-based fire by reporting that vegan protein is far healthier than meat for the heart. Published in the International Journal of Epidemiology, Read More...