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.
Sleeping more slows brain aging
Some may think that sleeping less may give them more productive hours during the day. However that gain comes at a price. Researchers at Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School Singapore found that adults who get at least 7 hours of sleep at night exhibit fewer signs of brain aging compared to adults who Read More...
Active ingredient in tomatoes improves blood vessel function
Lycopene is the most potent known dietary antioxidant, and many researchers believe it is no coincidence that lycopene-rich tomatoes are a staple of the Mediterranean diet, which has been linked to a longer lifespan and reduced risk of heart attack, stroke, Alzheimer’s disease and some types of Read More...
Antibiotics regain potency with help of natural fungus
Antibiotics are arguably the greatest contribution of modern medicine. However their healing power is threatened by bacteria becoming more resistant. Until recently drug companies’ answer to declining potency was to put stronger chemicals—with potentially stronger side-effects—in the Read More...
Find all the fresh, local produce that’s nearby you with this new app
RipeNearMe allows growers to share what extra fruits and vegetables they have, then consumers looking to buy fresh produce can see what’s close by them, go to the source and buy it directly. Produce from a store is often picked long before it is ripe. RipeNearMe shows you where to buy the Read More...
Red wine compound improves memory
The antioxidant resveratrol is most often associated with red wine, although it is also found in peanuts, chocolate, and other fruits in addition to grapes. It has been linked to better heart health, anti-aging effects and even (in limited laboratory studies) cancer-fighting properties. A study Read More...
Most nutritious fruits and veggies ranked, see who’s number 1
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention conducted a study, called Defining Powerhouse Fruits and Vegetables: A Nutrient Density Approach, that examined and ranked 47 fruits and vegetables– only 41 made it on the list. The rankings were based on how nutritious each food is. The study looked Read More...
Most nutritious fruits and veggies ranked, see who’s number 1
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention conducted a study, called Defining Powerhouse Fruits and Vegetables: A Nutrient Density Approach, that examined and ranked 47 fruits and vegetables– only 41 made it on the list. The rankings were based on how nutritious each food is. The study looked Read More...
Mind-body medicine is fundamental
When asked what role mind-body medicine plays in maintaining our mental and physical well-being, the response from Dr. James Gordon is unequivocal: “Fundamental!” “I think [mind-body medicine] is still regarded as a complementary therapy,” he said during a recent visit to San Francisco, Read More...
Standing meetings spur more creativity, yield better results
A new study conducted by researchers at University of Washington found that meetings conducted in rooms without chairs were more creative than meeting conducted in rooms where people were sitting. The study gave various teams 30 minutes to come up with a new university recruitment video, some teams Read More...
Mind-body medicine is fundamental
When asked what role mind-body medicine plays in maintaining our mental and physical well-being, the response from Dr. James Gordon is unequivocal: “Fundamental!” “I think [mind-body medicine] is still regarded as a complementary therapy,” he said during a recent visit to San Francisco, Read More...