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.
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...
Chlorella: Nutrition facts and possible health benefits
What does science have to say about this would-be miracle-food? Does it live up to the hype, and is it worth hunting out and adding to your diet? Read on to find Read More...
One of the most underrated inventions is still out of reach of 4.5 billion people
Yesterday was World Toilet Day, an ode to one of the most underrated inventions of all time. No other invention has made one of life’s daily deeds more tolerable nor saved more lives. In the Western world we see the toilet as a standard item, but the reality is that 4.5 billion people in the Read More...
Neuroscientists have identified how exactly a deep breath changes your mind
Breathing is traditionally thought of as an automatic process driven by the brainstem—the part of the brain controlling such life-sustaining functions as heartbeat and sleeping patterns. But new and unique research, involving recordings made Read More...
Protect your brain by adding some nuts to your diet
Researchers have found that nuts may protect against age-related cognitive decline and help to preserve memory. As it turns out, nuts have high concentrations of flavonoids—that is, antioxidants believed to have anti-inflammatory, anti-cancerous, and heart protective effects. The latest findings Read More...
A simple houseplant can do wonders for your health
While houseplants are fantastic for helping filter the air in your home, adding them to your living space also helps to lower blood pressure and reduce stress. Here are some of the most popular houseplants that are especially good for your air—and how to care for Read More...