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.
Yoga improves sleep in people being treated for cancer
People receiving chemotherapy are often plagued by insomnia at night and excessive drowsiness during the day. But a new study in the journal Cancer suggests that yoga can help. Breast cancer patients in the study who practiced at home at least twice a week reported better sleep quality over time, Read More...
Could gardening lower your risk of cancer? A Colorado scientist aims to find out
A green thumb may lower your risk of cancer. Don’t believe it? You’re not the only Read More...
How microbes may influence our behavior
Stress, anxiety, and depression are emotions we all feel at some point in our lives, some people to a greater degree than others. Part of the human experience, right? “It may seem odd that my research focuses on the gut if I’m interested in the Read More...
Boosting your red blood cell count will help you feel more energized
When people have a lower red blood cell count than normal, their body has to work overtime to get enough oxygen to the cells. This can leave you feeling drained of energy. Here’s what you need to do to increase your red blood cells and boost your Read More...
This air filter for strollers creates a barrier of clean air for your baby
If you’re raising a baby in an urban area, you will unfortunately be exposing them to polluted air. And because children’s immune systems are not fully developed until they are around five years old, they end up inhaling more pollutants per pound of bodyweight than adults. That’s why a design Read More...
Children's IQ may be affected by fluoride in drinking water
Adding fluoride to public drinking water for dental purposes has been controversial since the practice first began in 1945, and the latest findings are sure to stir that pot yet again. A new study suggests that prenatal exposure to this chemical may affect cognitive abilities and that children born Read More...
How yoga and meditation can help social care workers deal with trauma
Because of the resilience and selflessness that their job requires, many social care professionals – including Molly Rose Zametkin, a 29-year-old primary therapist based in Washington DC – rely on yoga, meditation and mindfulness to cope. These activities give Zametkin the chance to take time Read More...
Probiotics could be the key to reversing colon cancer
In a new study that could herald in a new drugs-free approach to treating colon cancer, researchers have discovered that colon cancer patients lack certain enzymes in their gut, which causes inflammation and cancer. The good news is that through the use of probiotics to reintroduce the enzymes into Read More...
Satellites help predict malaria outbreaks months in advance
Malaria is one of the greatest health threats in tropical regions like the Amazon, but predicting its spread is difficult. While it's no secret that mosquitoes prefer warm air and standing pools of water, how do you translate that awareness to a large Read More...
The science behind acupuncture—and why it really works
Rooted in key principles of traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture is based on the idea of creating and sustaining balance within the body. The practice of acupuncture has become increasingly prevalent in the West over the past few years. Still, despite this steady climb in popularity, the Read More...