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 first long term study shows that standing desks help people feel better
Sitting is the new smoking. And it doesn’t help much when you sit at your desk for a long day and then spend an hour at the gym. You need to get off your chair regularly. That’s where sit/stand desks come in. The first study following sit/stand desk users for over a year shows that people feel Read More...
‘Ultrasound waves can activate blood vessels, cure dementia without side effects’
Reduced blood flow is thought to trigger diseases like Alzheimer's due to brain cells not receiving the oxygen and nutrients they need for thinking, learning, and memory. Nerve cell death and damage are one of the main causes of dementia. A Japanese team of scientists has shown that ultrasound Read More...
Stress can cause depression, research suggests, and that points to a solution
Many studies show that inflammation in the brain and depression are linked. However, it’s not clear whether depression leads to inflammation or the other way around. In new research, it has been discovered how stress triggers an immune response in the brain that leads to inflammation and Read More...
Here are the best—and worst—cooking oils for your health
If cooking oil becomes too hot, it not only harms the flavor, but many of the nutrients in the oil degrade—and the oil will release harmful compounds called free radicals. So, it’s important to know which type of oil is best to use to sauté, bake and Read More...
Eat fish for a longer life, says 16-year study with 500,000 people
Research about the right healthy diet can be very confusing. But some trends like eating more vegetables, less meat and more fish are pretty consistent. A new 16-year study analyzed the data of almost half a million men and women and concludes that a diet rich in fish predicts a longer Read More...
Report: More vegetables more important for your health than omega-3 supplements
Fish oil and omega-3 supplements are being promoted to support brain and heart health. A major review of many studies now shows that eating more vegetables is more beneficial for your health than taking supplements. That makes sense. The review does not answer the question of whether eating more Read More...
Finishing dinner two hours before you go to bed supports your health
People who eat dinner at least two hours before going to sleep have a 20 percent lower risk of breast and prostate cancer than those who go to bed shortly after supper, according to a new study Read More...
Two California doctors report success with reversing Alzheimer's symptoms
Two prominent California doctors, with bestselling books, insist we have the power to heal our own brains from diseases. In bestselling books, they present cases of people who were able to regain their mental powers through diet and lifestyle changes. One of them was recently a guest at an event of Read More...
Eat an orange a day to support your eye health, according to new study
Regular orange eaters are 60 percent less likely to develop a macular disease, one of the most common eye problems that can lead to blindness as we get older, a new research study has discovered. The study tracked the eating habits of more than 2,000 people aged 50 and over for 15 years. The Read More...
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...