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.
Eating cheese every day may actually be good for you
Cheese is typically considered more of an indulgence than a health food, but a new review of research suggests that it may not be as bad for you as once Read More...
This supermarket chain is selling food after its best-before date for cents
A UK supermarket chain is giving its shoppers the possibility to buy a range of out of date products for just 10p (13¢). The store sells a large range of items including tinned goods, such as fruit and beans, and dried foods, such as pasta and Read More...
Can immunotherapy effectively fight cancer?
When immunotherapy works, it really works. But not for every kind of cancer, and not for every patient—not even, it turns out, for the majority of them. However, what research is now telling us is that the immune system can be trained to attack cancer. The problem is that the prices, as well as Read More...
Study: Cuddling a baby could change its genetics for years
A new study says that the amount of comforting contact a young infant gets can actually affect the epigenome—the biochemical changes that influence gene expression in the body. These changes in gene expression can work to boost the genes that back the immune system as well as the metabolic Read More...
Dropping the price of these seven foods will prevent thousands of deaths
A new study has found that the impact of price subsidies on healthy foods and increased taxes on unhealthy foods would result in 63,000 fewer deaths per year in the United States. In particular, the researchers found that a 10 percent price decrease to seven particular foods alone could prevent Read More...
Study: Cinnamon boosts metabolism in human fat cells
In a new study, researchers found that exposure to cinnamon oil triggers human cells to start burning calories through a process known as thermogenesis. A closer look showed that the oil increased the activity of several genes, enzymes and proteins that are known to enhance fat metabolism. Read More...
Food banks are moving beyond canned foods to feed the hungry with fresh produce
While canned foods are usually what comes to mind when you think of food banks, hunger-relief organizations in the US are working quickly to get nutritious foods like fruits and vegetables to those who need it most. To do this, a new strategy has been rolled out that urges farmers to bring their Read More...
Taking a regular sauna can do wonders for your health
Recent studies show that taking a regular sauna can be extremely good for your health. The studies found that sauna “bathing” can help to alleviate and prevent the risk of common acute and chronic conditions. The researchers also found that those who used saunas regularly suffered from Read More...
New study: Vitamin D could be key for preventing arthritis
A new study found that maintaining sufficient vitamin D levels can help to prevent rheumatoid arthritis. The experts found tissue that was not diseased responded well to the so-called sunshine vitamin, suggesting it could be effective at preventing the onset of arthritis, which affects more than Read More...
The more trees a neighborhood has, the less asthma attacks its people will have
In a recent study, researchers have found that people living in polluted urban areas are far less likely to have an emergency asthma attack when there are lots of trees in their neighborhood. What this reveals is that the expansion of tree cover in very polluted urban neighborhoods can work to Read More...