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.
Aloe vera should be investigated as diabetes treatment, study says
Aloe vera should be further investigated as a potential antidiabetic compound, say researchers after analyzing evidence that it lowered blood glucose in patients with diabetes and pre-diabetes. The analysis is the work of researchers at the David Grant USAF Medical Center at Travis Air Force Base Read More...
Fighting cancer with light and acid without harming the body
Traditional methods to fight cancer like radiation, surgery, and chemotherapy, create a lot of collateral damage in the body. That’s why scientists are looking for ways to destroy cancer cells without harming surrounding tissue. A new promising treatment is being developed at the University of Read More...
"Bikini medicine": Women leading investment in women’s health
Women are the biggest customers of the health care industry— in part to their need for reproductive care—and they make 80 percent of the health care decisions for families. However, the health care industry is largely run by men. Tired of having their conditions misunderstood or dismissed Read More...
6 chemical-free teeth whitening tricks that actually work
Summer has finally arrived, which means that “selfie season” is now under way, from a beach vacation to your college roommate’s wedding. But if your smile seems more lackluster than pearly white these days, you might be feeling self-conscious about the seemingly endless stream of Read More...
The sleep hack neuroscience says gives your brain optimal rest
Sleep is critical for rest and rejuvenation. A human being will actually die of sleep deprivation before starvation - it takes about two weeks to starve, but only 10 days to die if you go without sleep. The CDC has also classified insufficient sleep as a public health concern. Those who don't get Read More...
Signs of chronic fatigue found in gut bacteria
Chronic fatigue syndrome, a condition where normal exertion leads to debilitating fatigue that isn’t alleviated by rest, has long mystified scientists. There are no known triggers, and diagnosis requires lengthy tests. Some have suggested the disease may be psychosomatic. Now, for the Read More...
Chronic fatigue syndrome is in your gut
Physicians have been mystified by chronic fatigue syndrome, a condition where normal exertion leads to debilitating fatigue that isn’t alleviated by rest. There are no known triggers, and diagnosis requires lengthy tests administered by an expert. Now, for the first time, Cornell University Read More...
Urban farming: Chicago leads the world
Urban farming using the latest agro-science and technology can make a major contribution to sustainability while bringing more fresh food—and health—to cities. Chicago has become the world leader of this new trend with 821 growing sites across the city. From small community gardens to a Read More...
Gentle yoga poses to help ease neck and back tension
Health With historic roots stretching back thousands of years to ancient India, yoga is a practice that has stood the test of time. Devotees will tell you: regular practice can ease pain and provide natural stress relief. And there is a growing body of evidence to suggest it could be true. The Read More...
Americans rush to Cuba to save organic agriculture practices on the island
For decades, an international embargo prevented Cuba from importing things fertilizer and pesticides, and pharmaceutical drugs. As a result, the country had to rely on organic agriculture and traditional medicine to serve its population. Now that Cuba is slowly re-entering the world community, that Read More...