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How the Chicago River went from dumping ground to eco destination
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM For generations, the Chicago River was overlooked, dismissed, and heavily polluted. But today, this waterway is showing signs of life so promising that Chicago is preparing to host its first downtown open-water swim in nearly a century. "Everyone used to Read More...
Want to boost birthrates? Research says men need to do their part at home
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM According to certain political movements, the solution to falling fertility rates sounds simple: women should leave the workforce and start producing more babies. But Nobel Prize-winning economist Claudia Goldin suggests the opposite may be true. Her latest Read More...
Ovarian cancer symptoms you shouldn’t ignore: what to watch for and how to lower your risk
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Cancer doesn’t always announce itself with dramatic symptoms, which makes early detection and treatment difficult. This is especially true for ovarian cancer. Doctors often call it a “silent killer” because many people feel fine until the disease is Read More...
7 science-backed benefits of getting older you might not expect
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM When we talk about aging, the narrative often centers on loss. The loss of youth, of energy, of possibility. But that picture is far from complete. “Everyone talks about aging as this decline,” says Michelle Feng, chief clinical officer at Executive Read More...
Mexico’s jaguar numbers rise: conservation sparks a 30 percent increase
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Good news for the jaguar, a species often teetering on the edge of survival: Mexico has just recorded a 30 percent increase in its population since 2010. From 4,100 individuals to 5,326 today, this remarkable rebound is the result of years of coordinated Read More...
Is chlorophyll the miracle supplement TikTok claims... or just pricey green water?
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Green food = healthy food. That’s the logic fueling the surge in “chlorophyll water” videos we’re seeing on our social feeds. Influencers swear that this emerald tonic (usually a liquid derivative called sodium copper chlorophyllin or SCC) is an Read More...
Breaking free: the Indian retreats helping women heal from divorce and rediscover hope
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM On a bus winding through Kerala’s misty hills, 15 women sing softly together, their voices rising above the tea plantations. For many, it’s the first time they’ve felt this light in years. They aren’t here for sightseeing. They’re here for Read More...
Podcast Transcript September 12, 2025— 5 simple fitness tests for longevity + turning wind turbines into tiny homes
Episode Description: 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 Read More...
How to create meaningful full moon rituals this autumn
THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM For thousands of years, people have looked to the moon as more than just a light in the night sky. Ancient calendars were based on its cycles, rituals and feasts were timed to its glow, and stories about its power have traveled through every culture. From Read More...
3 minute “Fastball test” could help spot Alzheimer’s risk earlier
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM A simple three-minute test using brainwave technology could provide a new window into the earliest signs of Alzheimer’s disease. Developed by researchers at the University of Bath, the test picks up subtle memory problems linked to Alzheimer’s long before Read More...