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.
6 strange things acupuncture can treat
The ancient Chinese practice of acupuncture has gained a lot of popularity in the Western world in recent years. There are good reasons for this, as acupuncture has been linked to many diverse health benefits. Still, a lot of people may shudder or cringe when they think about acupuncture Read More...
Finnish scientists use only electricity to make protein from CO2
Researchers in Finland have developed a process to turn CO2 into food using electricity. The process can run on renewable energy, and requires only a small amount of water and nutrients. It could eventually be used in a home appliance to make protein at home, or a production facility in a desert Read More...
15 natural ways to lower your blood pressure
High blood pressure is a dangerous condition that can damage your heart. It affects one in three people in the US and 1 billion people worldwide. If left uncontrolled, it raises your risk of heart disease and stroke. But there's good news. There are a number of things you can do to lower your blood Read More...
Study: Green tea repairs the brain from inflammation caused by Western diet
The modern western high-sugar diet causes inflammation. And inflammation is the beginning of many degenerative diseases—from cancer to dementia. Research with mice shows that green tea repairs some of the brain damage caused by too much Read More...
Dementia: New substance improves brain function
The protein amyloid beta is believed to be the major cause of Alzheimer’s disease. Substances that reduce the production of amyloid beta, such as BACE inhibitors, are therefore promising candidates for new drug treatments. A team at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) has recently Read More...
Try this meditation tech to fight tech stress. Seriously.
This is part of our Road Trip 2017 summer series "The Smartest Stuff," about how innovators are thinking up new ways to make you — and the world around you — smarter. I lean back against the gray, microfiber-lined cushions inside an egg-shaped pod, and prop my feet on the matching footrest. Read More...
Google’s chefs develop plant-based ‘power dish’ to get employees to eat less meat
Google likes to solve problems. It wants to be a more sustainable company too. This year, the company will hit its goal of purchasing 100 percent renewable energy to run its operations. Google also recognizes that meat consumption is an important part of its carbon footprint. That’s why many Read More...
The complete guide to online meditation resources
I've been studying and practicing meditation and mindfulness for 10 years. I’ve taken courses, read articles, and practiced for countless hours. Over these years, I've discovered there are a lot of sources for meditation guidance out there, but some are better than others. Having done the Read More...
Canada, one of the largest beef producers, now promotes a plant-based diet
Canada is one of the world’s largest beef producers. The country’s beef industry contributes $26 billion to the national income. Nonetheless, the Canadian government has issued new dietary guidelines that are very much focused on a plant-based diet. The guidelines promote unsaturated fats Read More...
US military treats PTSD veterans with meditation
Thousands of U.S. war veterans suffering from Post-traumatic stress disorders (PTSD) have successfully turned to Transcendental Meditation (TM) for treatment. The effort has been spearheaded by the David Lynch Foundation, a nonprofit founded by the Blue Velvet and Twin Peaks director to promote Read More...