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.
Why seeing food as medicine will help you stay healthy
We tend to think of food and medicine as different entities, but in California, a food-as-medicine movement is picking up steam amongst doctors and parents. The idea is that by treating food as a means to prevent diabetes and cancers caused by poor diets, you can limit the reliance people have on Read More...
A startup in San Francisco has created the doctor's office of the future
Introducing to you the Forward clinic, a futuristic doctor’s office that looks more like an Apple store than a traditional medical center. Located in San Francisco, Forward offers a hi-tech approach to healthcare where members have unlimited access to the clinic’s medical resources. The medical Read More...
Your daily cup of coffee may be slowing down the aging process
Inflammation, contrary to what many believe, is an important function of the immune system that fights off infections and removes potentially toxic compounds. The only problem is that when you age, the process isn’t regulated as well as it is in a younger body. So how can you help your body keep Read More...
15 health benefits of vitamin D
Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for optimal health. Only a handful of foods contain significant amounts of this vitamin. These include fatty fish, organ meats, certain mushrooms and fortified foods. However, unlike other vitamins that you can only get through your diet, vitamin Read More...
Everything you wanted to know about cancer diets
While there is no magic diet that will cure or prevent cancer, intervention in a patient’s diet will help them maintain an acceptable quality of life – as long as that intervention comes from a medically qualified professional with no vested interests. Which brings us to the case of Read More...
Buying grass-fed dairy is about to get easier
The dairy aisle of the grocery store can be a confusing place, especially with so many products claiming to be organic and natural even when they are not. To solve this problem, a group of dairy cooperatives in the U.S teamed up to create a new logo that will make it easier for shoppers to make Read More...
How healthy is your diet? New urine test can tell
Since people tend to lie to doctors about their food intake even when they’re on prescribed diet plans, scientists have developed a urine test that can independently measure the health of a person’s diet in just five minutes. The test measures the biological markers in urine created when foods Read More...
High-tech support device casts aside the cast
If you have ever worn a cast, you know how annoying they can be. They don’t allow your limbs to breathe, they can’t get wet, and if you have an itch, forget about it. That’s why a team of Colorado-based entrepreneurs has developed a 21st century alternative that’s both comfortable and Read More...
Scientists just got one step closer to recreating a functional human heart
In an attempt to make up for the major lack of organs available for transplants, various scientists across the U.S are trying to recreate organs in the lab. One particular group from Penn State have found out how to turn human stem cells into the cells that form the surface of the heart. At Read More...
This wearable uses radar to help guide the blind
A new wearable is being designed in Finland that could soon help guide visually impaired people through their outdoor activities. Dubbed the Guidesense, the device is worn on the chest and can alert the wearer of potential obstacles through vibrations and voice feedback. The Guidesense works Read More...