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.
Tackling the elder fraud epidemic in America
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL STAFF According to the FBI, elder fraud has reached alarming levels, with Americans aged 60 and over losing more than $3 billion in scams by 2023. To put this astronomical figure in context, Taylor Swift's Eras Tour recently made headlines for being the first Read More...
Say goodbye to swampy feet: 6 effective ways to keep your feet dry this summer
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL STAFF Do you suffer from sweaty feet? Don't fear, you're not alone. Sweaty feet are a typical problem, particularly during the hot summer months. Each foot contains over 250,000 sweat glands, making it one of the most sweaty areas of the body. Warm weather, Read More...
5 cold vegan soups to chill you out this summer
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL STAFF What better way to cool off from the extreme temperatures this summer than by treating yourself to a refreshingly cold vegan soup? Whenever you want to beat the heat while being conscious of what is contributing to the dramatic rise in temperatures (an Read More...
A free grocery store opens in San Francisco neighborhood to combat food insecurity
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL STAFF In a game-changing step for food security in San Francisco, a new free grocery shop has opened in the Bayview district, intending to fill low-income families' pantries without cost. The District 10 Community Market, the city's first of its kind, held a grand Read More...
Sex education for incarcerated men in California
Cristobal De La Cruz enters a classroom at the Orange County Juvenile Hall in Southern California, carrying a condom in his back pocket. A group of young guys, ranging in age from 12 to 18, are waiting. De La Cruz, who is only 28, is young enough to connect with the youth over video games and Read More...
Do kids and adults really need different sunscreens? An expert weighs in
Sunscreen is an essential component of our daily skincare routine, but many parents are curious about whether they need to buy different sunscreens for their children. For a better understanding, a board-certified dermatologist shares some advice. Meet the expert Dr. Dendy Engelman, MD, FACMS, Read More...
Finland's free contraception initiative reduces teen abortions by 66%
Finland's multifaceted approach to preventing teenage abortions has proven highly effective, with a 66 percent reduction reported between 2000 and 2023. This large drop, owing to free contraception and obligatory sex education, serves as a model for public health programs. The impact of free Read More...
Cancer therapy breakthrough: X-rays expose and exterminate brain tumor cells with precision
A revolutionary study from Nanyang Technological University in Singapore (NTU Singapore) developed a novel way to selectively target and destroy brain tumor cells using extremely low-dose X-rays. Radiodynamic therapy, a novel treatment, stopped tumor development and doubled survival time in animal Read More...
Beer spas are a frothy new wellness trend taking over the USA
Would you immerse yourself in a tub of beer to improve your health and well-being? This unique European ritual has captured Americans, resulting in a thriving industry of beer spas across the country. From Europe to the USA: the beer spa phenomenon Beer spas initially appeared in the Czech Read More...
Easy steps for firm and smooth-looking legs
Summer is here and it is time to shed our outerwear layers! If you are looking to make your legs appear and feel firmer this summer, these few simple tips will help you glow even more than you already do. Here's how to implement a body care program that will keep your legs looking and feeling great Read More...