Challenge both mind and muscles with wobbly squats
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Squats are a gym staple, right? But what if this straightforward exercise also gave your brain a good workout? A recent study from Germany reveals that performing squats on unsteady surfaces not only develops your lower body but also improves your mental Read More...
Does dry January really work? Unveiling the science behind one month of sobriety
After an eventful and jolly holiday season, it's completely normal for people to come into the new year wanting to rethink their alcohol consumption patterns. Dry January arises as a symbolic commitment to health, shining a light on the dangers of binge drinking. Though we may not like to admit Read More...
4 science-backed strategies to reduce risk of heart failure
Your heart, a powerhouse organ, performs a monumental task daily, pumping gallons of blood throughout your body. However, if this critical organ fails, it can lead to heart failure, a disorder that affects millions of people in the United States. The heart's function and the dangers of heart Read More...
This kind of exercise is a surprising blood pressure-lowering solution
Exercise is a personal experience, with various incentives prompting people to engage in physical activity. Whether you want to live longer, improve your mood, or manage chronic health concerns, matching your exercise regimen with your goals is critical. However, according to a recent fitness Read More...
Could component cooking be a better more convenient way to meal prep?
When faced with the reality of eating the same reheated meals for days, the glamour of meal prep—those Instagram-worthy photographs of properly portioned dishes all lined up—often falls flat. The initial thrill fades into a culinary rut, with once-delectable foods becoming uninspired and Read More...
Guar bean fiber: What is it and why is it so good for gut health?
If you want to improve your gut health, there's a tasty and effective remedy you shouldn't overlook: guar bean fiber, often known as guar gum. A new study published in the journal Frontiers in Nutrition provides light on the extraordinary benefits of this fiber source for your gut. Discovering the Read More...
4 health hazards hiding in your garden (and how to avoid them)
Here at The Optimist Daily, we are big fans of gardening. We’ve shared articles about how cultivating a garden is a wonderful practice for maintaining mental health and for supporting our environment. However, that doesn’t mean we want to gloss over the risks that go hand in hand with this Read More...
Houseplants proven to eliminate surprising quantity of carcinogenic toxins
We all want to breathe in clean, crisp air no matter where we are, but this is especially true when we are within our own homes. Fortunately, Mother Nature provides us with beautiful and beneficial heroes: houseplants! Plants’ astonishing pollution-fighting abilities Move over, high-tech Read More...
Embracing the chill: Discovering the advantages of cold exposure
The majority of research on the health advantages of cold exposure focuses on full-body, up-to-the-neck immersion in ice waters. But who says you can't get your cold-induced goodness in other ways? Sure, the scientific methods are still in the works, but that won't stop us from venturing into the Read More...
Morning or afternoon workouts? Find the best time to break a sweat
Attention fitness enthusiasts! Are you a morning person or a night owl? Whether you're an early bird or a night owl, finding the perfect exercise time can be tricky. But don't worry, we've got the lowdown on the pros and cons of working out at different times of the day. Rise and shine: Working Read More...