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.
Vegetarian diet lowers colon cancer risk
A vegetarian diet may cut your risk of colorectal cancer by 22%. For vegetarians who eat fish that risk decreases even further: 43%. These are findings from a study by the Loma Linda University in California that involved more than 77,000 adults. Other studies have linked eating red and processed Read More...
Dog smells cancer in patients who have not been diagnosed
Cancers are out of control cells that have their own unique chemistry. They also release organic compounds into the body. A team at the University of Arkansas for Medical Services has been able to train a dog to smell these compounds released by the cancer cells. The dog, a German shepherd, was Read More...
Eat some peanuts, it boosts your heart
It has been thought for long that peanuts can be wholesome. After all, peanuts contain a list of healthy nutrients, including vitamins B3, B11 and E. Now, a newly released, impressively big international study concludes that eating peanuts may reduce your chances of cardiovascular disease and Read More...
US government policy works: Kids are eating more fruit at schools
The US government manages to encourage schoolchildren to eat in a healthier way. Research shows that kids eat more fruit at school, and throw away less food. Childhood obesity is a major problem, and the government introduced guidelines for school meals in 2012: more vegetables, more fruit, fewer Read More...
Red wine and grapes improves memory
The health benefits of wine have been widely reported on. Now adding to that list is that consuming grapes and red wine naturally improves your memory. Scientists have discovered antioxidants in grapes and red wine that—also peanuts—have a positive impact on the hippocampus, the area of the Read More...
High-tech cricket farm of the future
A recent UN report suggests that we need to eat more bugs. They’re better for the environment, and if you can get past the idea of eating them, are actually very nutritious. A new start up based in Silicon Valley, called Tiny Farms, is combining technology with cricket farming, trying to bring Read More...
Tea prevents diabetes
Tea is often thought of as a drink for our neighbors across the pond, but new research could have you buying tea bags instead of your next espresso shot. When your body absorbs too much glucose sugar, you develop type-2 diabetes. A recent study found that drinking lack tea inhibits your body’s Read More...
Nestlé is going to ditch artificial flavors and colors
Artificial flavors and colors, like Red 40 and Yellow 5, have been associated with causing hyperactivity, attention deficit disorder (ADD), and other health concerns. Now Nestlé USA has announced plans to leave out all artificial flavors and colors from their chocolate bars. The plan is to have Read More...
Olive oil compound kills cancer cells
Olive oil, a staple of the Mediterranean diet, has been proven to strengthen our immune systems, protect aging bones from decay, and even prevent the onset of Alzheimer’s. Now researchers have found that Oleocanthal, a compound found in olive oil, kills cancer cells in less than an hour. In a Read More...
15-minute Ebola test approved
Standard Ebola tests are slow, they take 24-48 hours for results, an eternity for those potentially infected with the deadly virus. The World Health Organization (WHO) has now approved the first quick response Ebola test—a test that requires no electricity, and gives the results in 15-minutes or Read More...