Lifestyle
Alongside taking care of other people and the planet, make sure you take good care of yourself. The Lifestyle section at the Optimist Daily has solutions for everyday wellbeing on topics like food, beauty, fashion, and the latest trends. Curious about caring for houseplants, eating plant-based, or parenting tips? It’s all in there.
The National Trust to adopt "siestas" due to rising temperatures
As the recent Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report indicates, there is a lot that we have to do to reduce our impact on the planet if we want it to continue to be a suitable place for humans to live, however, even if we do enough to prevent the worst from happening, we will still have Read More...
Nightclub in Glasgow will harness energy from dancers
The annual COP26 climate conference took place in Glasgow in 2021 from October 31st, where a number of creative environmental initiatives are discussed as the spotlight shines on the city. One of the initiatives unveiled involved the legendary Glasgow club SWG3, which trialled an innovative scheme Read More...
Aiming for 10,000 steps a day? Science says fewer may be enough
You’ve probably heard that you’re supposed to log 10,000 steps a day for optimal health, but new research suggests you may not actually have to walk that much to reap the benefits of an active day. A 2019 study finds that women who average 4,400 steps per day have a lower risk of mortality Read More...
3 Tell-tale signs you should exercise
We’ve previously written about how to tell when your body needs a break from working out, but now we want to talk about the telltale signs that your body is craving some exercise. According to the experts, there are some signs that you can look out for that indicate that your body is in need Read More...
As Covid-19 surges again, here’s how to handle those big emotions
Back in June it felt like the end of the pandemic was in sight, but as cases continue to rise across most of the US, feelings of hopelessness, anger, grief, and frustration are also rearing their heads once again. Covid-19 brings up big emotions, and the deja-vu nature of the latest wave following Read More...
Here's another reason to drink water regularly—it staves off heart failure
If you need another reason to adopt healthy hydration habits, look no further—according to research presented at a European Society of Cardiology last week, regular proper hydration helps stave off heart failure. Now, the keyword here is “regular,” which means reaching and maintaining good Read More...
7 Tips to help LGBTQ parents navigate a new school
A new school year is an exciting time, but it can also be stressful and challenging. For LGBTQ parents, back to school can mean new struggles with acceptance and inclusion. Psychology professor Abbie E. Goldberg researches LGBTQ parents’ relationships with schools and shares these seven tips to Read More...
What are the benefits of leisure? Depends on your beliefs about it
What do you like to do in your leisure time? Watch TV? Read a book? Go for a long hike? Whatever you enjoy doing in your free time, a new study from Rutgers University finds that you are more likely to reap the benefits of leisure time if you believe that it is a valuable use of your time. In Read More...
New law makes it easier for veterans to adopt service dogs
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has launched a new program that aims to make service dogs more available to veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The newly-signed Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers (PAWS) for Veterans Therapy Act is the result of years of work from Read More...
14 Practical ways you can fight climate change
The latest report from the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has made it clear that human activity has created a “code red for humanity,” and we must act now if we are to prevent the global temperature from rising to 1.5 Celsius above pre-industrial levels and ensure that Read More...