Today’s Solutions: February 17, 2025

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.

Switzerland leads world in ter

Switzerland leads world in terms of innovation, India and Kenya begin to rise

The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) states that innovation is key to sustaining the productivity growth required to meet the rising demand for sustainable food production, processing, distribution, consumption and waste management known as food systems. As it turns out, the most Read More...

Power causes brain damage

Power causes brain damage

If power were a prescription drug, it would come with a long list of known side effects. It can intoxicate. It can corrupt. It can even make Henry Kissinger believe that he’s sexually magnetic. But can it cause brain damage? When various lawmakers lit into John Stumpf at a congressional hearing Read More...

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A friendly Father’s Day reminder: Men, don’t ignore your biological clock

When Rahsaan Williams was buying his last car four years ago, he asked a lot of questions at the dealership about whether each model he looked at was kid-friendly. How easily could a car seat be installed? Were the seat belts adjustable so they wouldn’t choke a child once she was big enough to Read More...

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People eat more greens when vegetables are given seductive names

Most guidelines recommend that we eat at least five portions of vegetables and fruit per day. A recent study in the U.K. shows that two-thirds of the population eat three or fewer portions. So how can we stimulate people to eat more healthy food? Well, give vegetables seductive names, says new Read More...

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Surprising new link between inflammation and mental illness

Up to 75 percent of patients with systemic lupus erythematosus — an incurable autoimmune disease commonly known as “lupus” — experience neuropsychiatric symptoms. But so far, our understanding of the mechanisms underlying lupus’ effects on the brain has remained murky. Read More...

The comeback of in-home health

The comeback of in-home health care

There was a time that the doctor made house calls. In the 1930’s almost half of all interactions between doctors and patients happened at their homes. Today, in the U.S. that figure has dropped to lees than one percent. With the advent of more advanced and larger medical equipment, it just made Read More...

Snake venom could lead to a sa

Snake venom could lead to a safer medicine for blood clot prevention

A protein found in snake venom could soon lead to a safer medication for the prevention of blood clots. Using the protein as the main ingredient, the researchers were able to reduce the formation of blood clots in mice, without the side effect of excessive bleeding. The researchers believe the Read More...

How schools use brain science

How schools use brain science to help traumatized kids heal and learn

Neuroscience isn’t on many elementary school lesson plans. But this spring, a second grade class at Fairmont Neighborhood School in the South Bronx is plunging in. Sarah Wechsler, an instructional coach with wide eyes and a marathoner’s energy, asks the students to think about the development Read More...

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Here's how to find out how much water you need to drink

The advice to drink 8 glasses of water a day isn't a legit recommendation — it's a myth. Everyone's water needs vary, so there's no set amount that works for all people.  You'll know if you're drinking enough water if your pee is pale yellow. If it's darker than that, you should Read More...

Magnesium is essential for you

Magnesium is essential for your health: How to get more of it into your diet

Magnesium is one of the most vital minerals for overall health. In fact, the mineral is actually involved with over 300 biochemical functions in the body, such as regulating heartbeat rhythms and helping neurotransmitter functions. Despite this, an estimated 80 percent of adults are deficient of Read More...