We decided to dust off this older story with a great solution. We all want to strengthen our immunity, and while diet and exercise are a big part of that, there is another thing you can do to bolster your defense: nasal breathing. According to human performance specialist and … [Read more...] about Breathe more through your nose to help your immune system
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Scientists use CRISPR gene editing to make tomatoes richer in vitamin D
Over the past couple of years, people have become especially interested in CRISPR gene editing and vitamin D. Both are linked to fighting off the infamous Covid-19 virus, but in different ways. CRISPR gene editing offers us avenues and technologies that can help us detect the … [Read more...] about Scientists use CRISPR gene editing to make tomatoes richer in vitamin D
Three surprising myths about vitamin C
Vitamin C is one of the vitamins that most people feel like they understand. It’s good for immunity, and you get it from oranges, right? Well, according to Ashley Jordan Ferira, Ph.D., RDN, vitamin C isn’t as simple as we might think. There are actually a lot of misconceptions … [Read more...] about Three surprising myths about vitamin C
Study: Exercise after vaccination may boost immunity
If you thought it was better to take it easy after getting your vaccine, you may want to think again. In a new study published by Brain, Behavior, and Immunity, researchers found that up to 90 minutes of mild-to-moderate exercise soon after receiving a vaccine could provide you … [Read more...] about Study: Exercise after vaccination may boost immunity
Putting the moves on your own self — 6 benefits of masturbation
In light of Valentine’s week, we’re exploring all aspects of intimacy and love here at The Optimist Daily, so of course we had to write a feature on that most important of all love relationships — our relationship with our own self. It is perhaps the first sexual relationship you … [Read more...] about Putting the moves on your own self — 6 benefits of masturbation