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.
From waste to wellness: Making painkillers more sustainable
Paracetamol and ibuprofen, the world's most popular pain relievers, have long relied on ingredients obtained from crude oil in their production. However, as society becomes more mindful of the need to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels, the environmental consequences of generating these important Read More...
Is a “workcation” right for you? How to balance work and play in the era of flexible work
You’ve probably already heard about the latest work-life balance trend. It's known as a workcation or a bleisure trip, and it combines work and vacation into one amazing experience. Consider lying in the sun on a tropical beach while adhering to your everyday business tasks. Sounds intriguing, Read More...
Australia makes history as the first country to permit psychedelic-assisted therapy
Earlier this year, The Optimist Daily published an article praising Australia for becoming the first nation to acknowledge the benefits of psychedelics as medicine. Now, this recognition has been taken a step further. The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) in Australia granted authorization Read More...
Inmates celebrate first degrees earned through Yale and University of New Haven Initiative
Parolee Marcus Harvin's path from incarceration to higher education exemplifies the transformative impact of a game-changing collaboration between the University of New Haven (UNH) and the Yale Prison Education Initiative. Through this partnership, Harvin—who spent six years in prison for Read More...
New York Governor protects transgender youth’s right to transition-related care
New York Governor Kathy Hochul took an important step toward preserving the rights of transgender adolescents on Sunday, June 25th, by signing legislation to protect their access to transition-related medical treatment. The new law not only prevents New York courts from enforcing regulations from Read More...
Shopping cart handles are an unexpected ally in the fight against heart arrhythmia
Liverpool John Moores University researchers fitted a device into the handles of shopping trolleys to monitor for atrial fibrillation (AF), a common heart arrhythmia related to an increased risk of stroke. This novel method allows people to monitor their cardiac rhythm while doing their normal Read More...
5 fun meat-free alternatives to put between those hotdog buns
Hot dogs are unusual culinary wonders that have captured many people’s hearts and appetites. In fact, in celebration of Independence Day on July Fourth, Americans will eat a whopping 150 million hot dogs. However, underlying their tastiness is the fact of the detrimental environmental impact of Read More...
TEMPO Satellite: Harnessing air pollution data to combat environmental injustice
Air pollution is a major hazard to public health in the United States. Pollutants like nitrogen oxide, sulfur dioxide, ground-level ozone, and fine particles are associated with a variety of ailments, including respiratory and cardiovascular issues. Despite significant progress in reducing Read More...
Mastering the art of taking breaks: Striving for a stress and anxiety-free workday
"Work-related stress arises when the demands of work exceed the employee's ability to cope and perform," explains Jay Shetty, chief purpose officer of Calm, a wellness app, and author of Think Like a Monk: Train Your Mind for Peace and Purpose Every Day. But don't worry! We may outwit stress and Read More...
"Shy girl workouts" are helping women build confidence in the gym
In a society overrun with fitness fads, there is one new phenomenon that is having a particularly positive impact on women's fitness journeys. Meet the "shy girl workout" craze, a warm and inspiring movement that has been gaining traction since late 2022. What is a shy girl workout? The beauty of Read More...