Nutrition & Wellness
From learning about the health benefits of turmeric to staying up-to-date with the latest superfood trends, discover the best diet tips to improve your health.
Pro parenting tips to spark your children's life-long love for the great outdoors
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM In today's digital world, the pull of screens can be difficult to overcome, particularly for kids. However, the dangers of spending too much time indoors are serious. Carlene Fider, Ph.D., a core faculty member at Pacific Oaks College, emphasizes the Read More...
What doctors want you to know about GLP-1s and bone loss
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM A study presented at the 2026 American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons annual meeting found that among nearly 147,000 adults with type 2 diabetes and obesity, GLP-1 use was associated with higher rates of osteoporosis, osteomalacia, and gout. The finding Read More...
Friction-maxxing and the case for a less convenient life
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Something about the phrase “friction-maxxing” struck a nerve. When Kathryn Jezer-Morton, a columnist for New York magazine’s The Cut, published an essay in December 2025 naming the feeling of wanting to push back against frictionless technology, the Read More...
How the UK plans to end smoking for an entire generation
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM In most countries, the legal age to buy cigarettes is fixed. In the UK, it will now move every year. The Tobacco and Vapes Bill cleared Parliament last week, creating what officials are calling a smoke-free generation by making it permanently illegal to sell Read More...
Intermittent fasting works, but probably not how you think
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM “The main benefit of fasting is weight loss,” says Krista Varady, a professor of nutrition at the University of Illinois Chicago and a co-author of related research, and the data supports her. In a peer-reviewed clinical trial at the University of Read More...
Untracked daily walking beats step goals, and science explains why
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM When University of Sydney researchers published findings from a study of more than 22,000 adults who didn’t engage in structured exercise, the results were not what most health researchers anticipated. The study, published in the British Journal of Read More...
4 tips for everyday eco-friendly living
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM In the face of climate change, many people question the importance of individual actions in ensuring a sustainable future. While institutional change is necessary, environmentalist and author Heather White emphasizes the importance of individual choices. Read More...
Why your wandering mind is exactly what meditation is for
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Most people who try meditation for the first time expect their mind to go quiet. Instead, it does the opposite: replaying conversations, drafting grocery lists, or wondering whether the oven is still on. This is not failure. According to Kirat Randhawa, a Read More...
What to actually eat after a workout, according to sports dietitians
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Anyone who has ever gone hard at the gym on a Monday and then struggled to get off the couch on Wednesday knows exactly what delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS) is. You do not need a clinical definition. DOMS is the stiffness, the tenderness, and the Read More...
Light, scent, and sound: the free home refresh you haven't tried yet
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM You've arranged the furniture. You've put up the art. The room looks fine. But it still feels a little off, heavy or flat, like you can't quite settle into it. The fix might not be another trip to the store. "Most people spend all their time on furniture Read More...