Today’s Solutions: December 18, 2025
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The Optimist Daily Update
5 simple fitness tests for longevity + turning wind turbines into tiny homes
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In this week’s roundup, Arielle and Karissa explore two powerful solutions shaping the future of health and sustainability. First, discover how five simple fitness tests—like balancing on one leg or your natural walking speed—offer surprising insights into longevity and independence as we age. Then, journey to the Netherlands, where architects are transforming old wind turbines into stylish, eco-friendly tiny homes. Along the way, they reflect on wellness, COVID recovery, and why optimism fuels progress. Tune in for science, sustainability, and a dash of everyday inspiration.

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