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The future of these South Bronx neighborhoods is green, and filled with parks
Right now, South Bronx is one of the unhealthiest places in New York. It has high rates of asthma, diabetes and obesity, illnesses often related to poverty. We have known for a long time that your surroundings impact health, so that's why it's not good that currently, South Bronx is filled Read More...
Surgical glue inspired by mussels stops bleeding wounds in 60 seconds
Mussels can tightly bind themselves under water. Their "glue" works in wet environments making it ideal for healing bleeding wounds. That’s why scientists have studied mussels for years. A team of Korean researchers has now developed a surgical glue inspired by these natural wonders that in tests Read More...
5 ways to discover your true calling
If you're missing a sense of purpose in your life, don't worry. There are ways to discover what your calling might be, and get you on the right path. Here are 5 tips: take more rest, nourish your body, hang out with people who inspire you, "feel the feeling" and play more. Read more to know why and Read More...
A Honduran spring is happening, unprecedented anti-corruption movement growing
In one of the poorest countries in Latin America, young people are letting their voices be heard. They are tired of corruption and government scandals, and yearning for reform. For the past couple of weeks, Hondurans are flooding the streets with weekly torch marches against corruption and Read More...
Toxic substance found in clothing banned by EU members
It has been known for years that nonylphenol ethoxylates (NPE) degrade in the environment into substances which accumulates in the bodies of fish and disrupts their hormones, harming fertility, growth and sexual development. Still, the toxic substance was used in clothing and other textile Read More...
How acupuncture can help to reduce stress
Needles might not sound like the best stress-reducers, but many people have shared that acupuncture helps them to relax and to get rid of chronic stress symptoms. Up until now, it is not exactly clear to scientists how this works, and this lack of research is one of the reasons that makes some Read More...
Biofuels and the future of the transportation industry
This week, FedEx announced it has agreed to purchase 3 million gallons of low-carbon biofuel per year. In The Optimist Daily, we have featured many more and similar announcements by corporate giants before. This article looks at the challenges, the future and the quest for biofuels in the Read More...
These 10 herbal remedies might be growing in your garden
The majority of the world’s population rely on plants for their health care. But how often do you take a look in your backyard to check if there's a herbal remedy you could use? Here are 10 healing plants that might be growing somewhere close to your home. Dandelion is one example. You might Read More...
Moving around frequently reduces breast cancer risk
Yet, another study that shows the health benefits of frequently moving. According to this study of the University of Toronto, working out and then sitting at your desk all day is not healthier than sitting at your desk and not working out at all. Only moving around frequently during the day — Read More...
Solar Desalination: The solution to California’s water crisis
California’s drought-stricken Central Valley farming region still has lots of ground water. However, that water is salty because of the nearby Pacific Ocean. Desalination of that water is the easiest way to provide more fresh water to California’s farms, but conventional desalination is an Read More...