Nutrition & Wellness
From learning about the health benefits of turmeric to staying up-to-date with the latest superfood trends, discover the best diet tips to improve your health.
What happens to your brain when you take a social media break?
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM If you’ve ever caught yourself endlessly scrolling on your phone and thought, This can’t be good for me, you’re not alone. The average American adult spends more than two hours a day on social media, while teens can double that with apps like TikTok and Read More...
A hidden crisis: what LA residents need to know about water safety after wildfires
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM As Los Angeles begins to heal from the wildfires that have devastated neighborhoods and left thousands displaced, a quieter crisis lingers beneath the surface—ensuring safe drinking water for returning residents. In places like Pacific Palisades, Altadena, Read More...
How to safeguard your health after wildfire smoke invades your home
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM When wildfires tear through neighborhoods, they don’t just burn vegetation; they engulf homes, cars, and everyday materials like electronics, paint, and plastics. These human-made materials release toxic chemicals into the air, which can infiltrate nearby Read More...
How to protect and soothe skin from smoke exposure
In light of the recent devastating wildfires in Los Angeles County, we felt it was timely to revisit this important piece. As wildfires become an increasingly frequent challenge in our warming world, adapting to their effects is crucial—not just on a global environmental scale, but also in Read More...
Belgium pioneers EU ban on disposable vapes as Milan acts on outdoor smoking
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Belgium officially stepped into the spotlight as the first EU nation to ban the sale of disposable vapes, a move it hopes will protect young people from nicotine addiction and reduce environmental waste. The ban, which came into effect on January 1, was Read More...
Fearless hearts: more than 50 Taylor Swift songs are perfect for life-saving CPR
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM In a remarkable marriage of pop culture and medical science, Monash University's Victorian Heart Institute researchers revealed that over 50 Taylor Swift songs have the perfect beats per minute (bpm) for efficient chest compressions during CPR. This Fearless Read More...
Shield your drinking water from microplastics via boiling
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM On February 28, scientists released a revolutionary study in Environmental Science and Technology Letters that investigated the effectiveness of boiling tap water in eliminating microplastics. What about the discovery? Boiling water for five minutes could Read More...
7 vegetables to grow in August for a successful fall harvest
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM If you've been savoring the fruits (or vegetables) of your spring and early summer gardening, you understand the satisfaction of homegrown produce. Don't let the gardening season finish just yet. According to skilled gardeners, August is a good time to plant Read More...
Why you need to place a bowl of salt by your window this winter
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM When winter arrives, it's not just the snowy roads that make life difficult; your windows could be home to an unwanted visitor: mold. Condensation is the unpleasant phenomenon that occurs when warm interior air hits cold window panes. As the air cools, it Read More...
Improve your daily routine: a neuroscientist's advice to strengthening key brain regions
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM In today's fitness-focused society, the importance of brain training is frequently overlooked. Daniel Amen, M.D., draws on over 30 years of clinical experience as a psychiatrist employing functional brain SPECT imaging to emphasize the need for frequent Read More...