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.
MindCotine uses VR to help you kick the smoking habit
MindCotine wants you to kick the smoking habit, and it is enlisting virtual reality to help. The Redwood City, CA. based company has created a VR app that combines mindfulness practices, psychological therapies, and community engagement to fight nicotine addiction. The company has launched its Read More...
Silk implant can patch up damaged eardrums naturally
Currently, the standard procedure for repairing eardrums is a delicate affair that often requires additional procedures. Thanks to a new silk implant developed by a team of Australian researchers, it takes just one simple surgery to do the trick. The silk implant, called the ClearDrum, is strong Read More...
This supplement can effectively reduce pain for people with osteoarthritis
New research suggests there may be a better way to take care of osteoarthritis. In a study, researchers found that chondroitin supplements are as effective at reducing pain and improving movement as the commonly prescribed drug celecoxib—but without all the dangerous side effects such as stomach Read More...
Companies are bringing menstrual products to women who can’t afford them
In some developing countries, women are often without basic menstrual products, forcing them to rely on unthinkable things such as old rags. To bring menstrual hygiene to the women who truly need it, a growing crop of companies are adopting a business strategy similar to Toms shoes, which gives Read More...
Chocolate is delicious, it also lowers the risks of irregular heartbeat
This is close to a perfect world: Eating what you love and taking care of your health at the same time. A new study shows that eating some chocolate at least once a week reduces the risk of irregular heartbeat, a common problem that affects one in four people at some time. The amount that needs to Read More...
Probiotics may ease depression symptoms
A new Canadian study finds that probiotics, used to reduce gastrointestinal distress, also appear to mitigate symptoms of depression. McMaster University researchers discovered twice as many adults with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) reported improvements from co-existing depression when they took Read More...
Vitamin D supplements could improve fertility
New data on the link between vitamin D and male fertility has been presented at the European Congress of Endocrinology (ECE) in Lisbon. The new results add to our understanding of the effects of low vitamin D levels on testosterone levels and whether vitamin D supplementation could help improve Read More...
Why a cosmetics company is turning Armenian folk remedies into products
Modern cosmetics play host to many dubious ingredients, many of which have been proven to be harmful for skin. Some ingredients have even been linked to cancer and other fatal illnesses. In order to make products that are natural and beneficial for the skin, a new cosmetics company is digging Read More...
U.S. can realize 50 percent CO2 emission reduction with trading beef for beans
Could Americans ever give up beef all together? With more than 30% of Americans now purchasing faux meat products, this growing trend suggests it may just be possible. And what a difference to the planet it would make! In fact, new research suggests that if Americans turned to beans instead of Read More...
How taking care of your gut bacteria could improve your anxiety
In the past 30 years, there has been a massive decline in the development of strategies to treat anxiety and mood disorders. Focusing less narrowly on the brain itself and more on gut bacteria could redefine the way we approach mental health. The stall in conventional treatments has happened Read More...