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.
Forget the hangover, under-25s turn to mindful drinking
Forget pub crawls – increasing numbers of young people are replacing beer and wine with “mindful drinking” – where abstinence, not alcohol, is all the rage. A fifth of British adults under-25 are teetotal, according to the Office for National Statistics, and numbers are on the rise. Read More...
Post organic? The sustainability of vertical indoor farming
Agriculture consumes 70 percent of available water globally, and over 700 million pounds of pesticides each year in the United States alone. And with a growing world population food production needs to increase in the decades ahead. That is why a New Jersey company advocates sustainable vertical Read More...
A tortured love for vitamin D
Before there was Vitaminwater, there was vitamin beer. In 1936, the Joseph Schlitz Brewing Company promised that its Sunshine Vitamin D Beer would “give you the vitamin D you need for year round vigorous health.” One ad explained: “Modern living; clothing; clouds and smoke; hours Read More...
Venom from a small snail could be used for treatment for chronic pain
This small sea snail, a native of the Caribbean, uses its venom to paralyze or kill its prey. However, scientists have discovered that the venom contains a compound that appears to act as long-lasting pain relief. The findings show it may be possible to create a new pain therapy for chronic pain Read More...
Deregulation bills support local and home-made foods
Selling and distributing food needs regulation for packaging, labeling, and inspection to protect the consumer. That makes sense when it comes to supermarkets and restaurants. However, increasingly such regulation stands in the way of local food entrepreneurs who sell directly to local consumers. Read More...
Acupuncture shows promise in migraine treatment, study says
Lack of relief is leading migraine sufferers to seek alternative treatment options. A study found that acupuncture may be helpful in reducing the frequency of migraines. "I can get about 20 headaches in a month on a bad month," one veteran said (CNN). When most people get a headache, a simple Read More...
Astaxanthin demonstrates significant whole body benefits
Astaxanthin, which is part of the carotenoid family, is thought to be the most potent antioxidant nature has to offer, and mounting research suggests it has broad-spectrum, system-wide health benefits. It's derived from Haematococcus microalgae, which produces astaxanthin as a protective mechanism Read More...
12 natural home remedies for toothaches
In my experience, a toothache can pop up when you least expect it or when it’s most inconvenient. That’s why having a few options for home remedies for toothaches can come in handy. A toothache can be some of the worst pain you’ll ever have to endure. When you have to wait to see Read More...
Vitamin D more effective than vaccination in preventing flu
Vitamin D supplements could spare more than three million people from colds or flu in the U.K. each year, researchers claim. The sunshine vitamin is vital for healthy bones, but also has a role in the immune system. The immune system uses vitamin D to make antimicrobial weapons that puncture holes Read More...
Six tactics to help your students deal with stress
Educators like me will not be surprised at the results of a survey conducted by the Association of School and College Leaders, in which 55 percent of schools reported an increase in stress and anxiety among their pupils. The pupils I work with to help prepare for exams frequently display signs of Read More...