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.
Acupuncture can ease wrist pain of carpal tunnel syndrome
Acupuncture can relieve wrist pain, and researchers have tracked the brain and nervous system changes that may help explain why. Scientists randomized 80 people with mild or moderate carpal tunnel syndrome — pain caused by nerve compression at the wrist — to one of three groups. The Read More...
Probiotic could help alleviate hay fever symptoms
Researchers suggest that a probiotic might help to ease symptoms of hay fever. Researchers found that a probiotic consisting of both Lactobacilli and Bifidobacteria helped to alleviate hay fever symptoms and improved quality of life during allergy season. First study author Jennifer Dennis, of the Read More...
One woman has single-handedly helped Denmark reduce food waste by 25 percent
A Russian-woman named Selina Juul who moved to Denmark when she was 13 years old has been credited by the Danish government for single-handedly helping the country reduce its food waste by 25 percent in just five years. Shocked by the amount of food waste at supermarkets, she created the Read More...
Fighting Zika, dengue and malaria without dangerous pesticides
The only large-scale solutions to mosquito-carried diseases like Zika, dengue fever, and malaria involve spraying huge amounts of pesticides, which can be dangerous for people and the environment in general. A new solution for mosquitos may soon be on its way after researchers figured out how to Read More...
The vitamins that help to treat schizophrenia
Schizophrenia can cause delusions, hallucinations, confused thinking and dramatic changes in behaviour. High doses of B vitamins can help reduce the symptoms of schizophrenia, new research finds. B vitamins, including B6, B8 and B12 were added to the normal treatment of people with schizophrenia. Read More...
6 reasons to eat more food rich in prebiotics
Prebiotic fiber in things like raw garlic and artichokes provides food for the good gut bacteria, with benefits ranging from improved sleep to reduced risk of cancer. One of the more recent darlings of the health world has been probiotics, the beneficial bacteria found in items like yogurt and Read More...
Eat organic bread to fight global warming
Fertilizers used in wheat cultivation contribute almost half (43 percent) of the greenhouse gas emissions, according to a new study. Fertilizers consist of substances and chemicals such as methane, carbon dioxide, ammonia, and nitrogen. The emissions from these substances in synthetic fertilizers Read More...
Teach yourself everyday happiness with imagery training
Flashbacks of scenes from traumatic events often haunt those suffering from psychiatric conditions, such as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). “The close relationship between the human imagery system and our emotions can cause deep emotional perturbations”, says Dr Svetla Velikova Read More...
The periodical five-day fast can do wonders for your health
Going on a five-day fast—where calorie intake is reduced to just 750 to 1,100 calories a day—can have tremendous benefits for your health. Research shows that a five-day fast every three months can help to reduce risk factors for heart disease while lowering levels of inflammation, which can be Read More...
Heal thyself: meet the doctors living with the conditions they treat
Bav Shergill: As a teenager I was terribly embarrassed about my skin – I had really bad acne from the age of 15. It took me until I went to medical school to find the courage and confidence to change my GP and get a hospital referral. Now, when I’m treating patients with acne I can reassure Read More...