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.
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...
Attention gardeners! Here's how to prepare your garden for summer heat waves
With record-breaking heat waves forecast in the United States this summer, maintaining a healthy garden might be a problem. But don't worry—by taking a few simple steps, you can ensure your plants survive even when the temperatures rise. First and foremost, if you're just getting started with Read More...
As the weather warms up, here's how to help animals handle a heatwave
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL STAFF Right now, much of Europe and North America are experiencing ongoing heatwaves with record-breaking temperatures. It’s not just humans that are struggling to cope. Yes, it’s getting hot in here—but taking off a sweater, jacket or shirt isn’t an Read More...
The innovative 'Sign Language Ambulance' service revolutionizes emergency care
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL STAFF In an unprecedented step to improve emergency care for the deaf population, the North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) in England implemented a British Sign Language (BSL) Relay Service. Starting last month, all ambulances in the region were outfitted with Read More...
Breakthrough blood test detects breast cancer recurrence earlier than ever before
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL STAFF A novel blood test, described as an "incredibly exciting" advancement, demonstrated the ability to detect the recurrence of breast cancer up to three years before tumors appear on routine scans. This invention has the potential to drastically enhance Read More...
3 habits of the happiest people
Think of the happiest people you know. Do you find yourself often wondering what they are doing to maintain a general level of joy? There has been a lot of discussion in the scientific world about whether our overall levels of happiness are the result of a genetic lottery that leads to a “set Read More...
Free period products for remote Indigenous communities in Canada
A new federal effort aims to reduce period poverty in Canada's northern and remote Indigenous communities. According to recent polls, one in every five Canadians struggles to buy period supplies, and the problem is considerably more severe for Indigenous people living in remote locations. According Read More...
Could injectable treatments help California's homeless mental health patients?
In the ongoing fight against California's interwoven homelessness and mental health crises, a novel tool is showing promise: long-acting injectable drugs. These monthly doses, which treat severe mental diseases such as schizophrenia, are having a huge impact on some of the state's most vulnerable Read More...