Health
Finding good health news amidst a pandemic can be quite daunting. That’s not the case with The Optimist Daily, where positive news is in high supply. Our Health section covers the latest good news from the health sector, featuring solutions ranging from mental and physical health to immunity, nutrition, and cutting edge medical research.
Chlorella: Nutrition facts and possible health benefits
What does science have to say about this would-be miracle-food? Does it live up to the hype, and is it worth hunting out and adding to your diet? Read on to find Read More...
One of the most underrated inventions is still out of reach of 4.5 billion people
Yesterday was World Toilet Day, an ode to one of the most underrated inventions of all time. No other invention has made one of life’s daily deeds more tolerable nor saved more lives. In the Western world we see the toilet as a standard item, but the reality is that 4.5 billion people in the Read More...
Neuroscientists have identified how exactly a deep breath changes your mind
Breathing is traditionally thought of as an automatic process driven by the brainstem—the part of the brain controlling such life-sustaining functions as heartbeat and sleeping patterns. But new and unique research, involving recordings made Read More...
Protect your brain by adding some nuts to your diet
Researchers have found that nuts may protect against age-related cognitive decline and help to preserve memory. As it turns out, nuts have high concentrations of flavonoids—that is, antioxidants believed to have anti-inflammatory, anti-cancerous, and heart protective effects. The latest findings Read More...
A simple houseplant can do wonders for your health
While houseplants are fantastic for helping filter the air in your home, adding them to your living space also helps to lower blood pressure and reduce stress. Here are some of the most popular houseplants that are especially good for your air—and how to care for Read More...
To solve problems caused by sitting, learn to squat
As we have developed economically and technologically, we have abandoned a posture that has major implications for our health: The squat. In the West, we spend most of our time sitting desks and dining chairs, train seats, and comfy couches. We never need to squat on a daily basis, something that Read More...
Want to look young? Eat some blueberries and dark chocolate
Scientists have discovered that foods that are rich in flavonoids such as blueberries and dark chocolate can keep you looking young and wrinkle-free. The flavonoids found within the foods help rejuvenate the DNA in our cells as they start to lose telomeres, which work to protect the cells from the Read More...
To find peace again after an argument or stress, seek out blue light
Blue light kills bacteria, controls psoriasis, and keeps you awake. That’s why you shouldn’t look at computer screens before you go to bed. Now researchers have found that blue light also helps people to relax more quickly after argument-induced Read More...
Sophrology can gently guide you to optimal health and well-being
Sophrology is a self-development technique that uses mental and physical exercises to try to achieve an alert mind in a relaxed body. It combines meditation, breathing and relaxation techniques with gentle movements and visualization. As with mindfulness, it doesn’t require complicated postures, Read More...
Now you can find out where your Thanksgiving turkey came from
When shoppers buy meat in the US, chances are they have no clue where the meat is coming from. That’s why this Thanksgiving, a turkey brand is piloting a program that allows customers to trace the origins of their holiday birds. In a country where looking down the supply chain of most meat Read More...