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 Argentina government is showing its people how to embrace a plant-based diet
If you want your country to embrace a plant-based diet, where better to start than at the heart of the government? In Argentina, the country of meat-lovers, the general secretary of the government introduced vegan Mondays to the kitchen of government house. The move was met with outrage, which Read More...
This brand wants you to try charcoal-flavored toothpaste.
Want to freshen up your toothpaste selection? How about trying some new oral care products infused with unlikely health ingredients like superfood extracts, charcoal, magnolia bark, and tea tree oil? While embracing toothpaste flavors outside the realms of mint seems wildly unorthodox, this startup Read More...
This program is teaching immigrants how to make a living in agriculture
Thanks to the locavore movement, we’re used to food with origin stories: that venison tartare once ran free in a forest in Katonah. But what about the farmers? They started out somewhere, too. On a recent Saturday morning, eighteen fledgling farmers gathered in the East Village, armed with Read More...
AI-powered robot finds common soap ingredient may combat malaria
Around half of the world's population is at risk of contracting malaria and it causes around half a million deaths each year. However, the parasites that cause malaria are becoming more resistant to the drugs we currently use to combat them, meaning the global malaria risk stands to increase Read More...
These foods will help boost your iron levels
Iron is an essential mineral that supports the formation of red blood cells, which help transport oxygen through your body. When your iron levels are low, it can weaken your immune system and cause you to feel fatigued all the time. If you think your iron levels are low, try bringing these foods Read More...
This type of onion could help fight against drug-resistant tuberculosis
Researchers have discovered that a certain type of onion often used in Iranian cooking could be effective in treating drug-resistant tuberculosis. Although the research is still in its early stages, the researchers believe that the antibacterial properties of Persian shallot could combat this Read More...
The case for imposing a tax on junk food in America
Taxes have been an effective approach to curbing the consumption of tobacco, alcohol, and soda in America. Why wouldn't a tax on junk food work as well? A junk food tax—on “non-essential” foods like candy and potato chips—has been shown to work in Hungary and Mexico. In fact, people in Read More...
These are the supplements that scientists use
Supplements can be an effective way to boost your vitamin and mineral intake. The only thing is that not all supplements are effective. That’s because, unlike pharmaceutical companies, manufacturers of these products don’t have to prove that their products work, only that they are safe. So Read More...
7 surprising sources of protein that aren’t meat or dairy
Most guys looking to gain love a juicy piece of chicken breast, and with good reason. Your body needs protein to build and maintain lean muscle. Plus, the essential macronutrient helps keep you full, regulate your hormones, and build strong Read More...
Urban farming is vital for feeding the world and fighting climate change
According to the United Nations, two-thirds of the world’s population will be living in cities, with the urban population in developing countries doubling. That’s a lot of mouths to feed. Farming in rural lands and transporting food is not a sustainable long-term solution. That’s why urban Read More...