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.
Yoga may help relieve asthma symptoms
(Reuters Health) – Yoga seems to provide small improvements in symptoms and quality of life in people with asthma, according to a new review. The practice of yoga includes breathing exercises, postures (called asanas), and meditation. Yoga has been proposed as a treatment for a variety of Read More...
Philadelphia City Council encourages efficient, sustainable 'vertical farming'
The City Council of Philadelphia works on regulation to stimulate vertical farming in the city. Vertical farms use artificial lighting and climate control to grow vegetables, herbs, and fruits year-round without sunlight or soil. An acre of farmland—43,560 square feet—yields the same amount as Read More...
Shoes that cool or heat people save a lot of energy
Heating or cooling people rather than buildings can save a lot of energy. A California non-profit, together with researchers from Stanford and UCLA, is developing footwear that will keep people comfortable in unsuitable environments. The ReBOOT system uses a low-voltage battery that powers a pump Read More...
Weed tampon provides pain relief period cramps
Many women experience severe and intense pain during their monthly menstruation. According to the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, at least half of all women who get their periods experience one or two days of cramping. Many try to find relieve with traditional medicines like Read More...
Feeding a growing world population does not require deforestation
We cannot escape deforestation in developing countries because we need more farm land to feed growing populations. That is the implicit assumption in most future scenarios. However, as a major Austrian study shows, people don’t have to go hungry to conserve the planet’s forests. By 2050, the UN Read More...
Eat less meat to reforest the Earth!
Scientists have discovered that we can feed the world and stop destroying forests by eating less meat. If we all went vegetarian that would reduce deforestation by 94%. And if we went the whole way to veganism enough land would be freed up for a new forest the size of the Amazon, and allow a Read More...
24 groups leading the charge in cultivating urban farming
Since 1950, the number of people residing in urban areas has increased by more than 3.1 billion. It is projected by the United Nations (UN) that by 2050, 66 percent of the world’s population will be living in cities. The rise in urban inhabitants has led to growing global concern over a slew of Read More...
How to improve your mood with food
By now, we all know the rules of good gut health: eat lots of fiber and fermented foods, along with plenty of other prebiotics and probiotics. But did you know that a healthy microbiome is just as crucial for our mental health as it is for our digestion? As science has proven, our digestive tract Read More...
How probiotics may help ease depression
Probiotics have long been hailed for promoting “good” bacteria in the gut— aiding digestive issues like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and antibiotic-related diarrhea. They’ve also been used to regulate urinary tract issues and skin woes like eczema. Although those benefits Read More...
Costco provides farmers with loans to increase organic production
Demand for organic produce rises fast in the U.S. In response, warehouse chain Costco has started to provide farmers with loans to upscale their organic produce. Costco explains the move saying that “it cannot get enough organics to stay in business day in and day out.” Loans will be used for Read More...