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 one neuroscientist started blasting his core
Elite tennis players have an uncanny ability to clear their heads after making errors. They constantly move on and start fresh for the next point. They can’t afford to dwell on mistakes. Peter Strick is not a professional tennis player. He’s a distinguished professor and chair of the Read More...
These food apps will actually help you shop, cook, and eat better
So you’ve made the decision to reboot your diet: Eat healthier, cook more, and—once you download all the necessary apps—live your best food life. But choosing which app is worth your phone’s precious memory is harder than it looks. With new options appearing daily and each one claiming to Read More...
Years ago Russia researched the biological effects of microwave ovens... then banned them
What would your life be like if you didn't have a microwave oven? While your microwave certainly saves you time, is it slowly destroying your health? Not only do microwaves attract the most unhealthy, nutrient-depleted foods, but they also expose families to electromagnetic radiation that permeates Read More...
Coma patient's brain 'jumpstarted' in breakthrough experiment
A 25-year-old man who had barely emerged from a coma after a severe brain injury regained full consciousness after doctors used a pioneering ultrasound technique to “jump-start” his brain, scientists have revealed. Previously the only way to attempt this was to put electrodes directly Read More...
A chicken tractor on steroids: Using chickens to build your soil
It's a not uncommon argument in environmental circles to hear that animal husbandry is inherently inefficient. After all, when you feed animals on grains and other food that could instead go to feed humans, you inevitably end up losing calories and expending more energy than you otherwise would for Read More...
Kimbal Musk's new accelerator in Brooklyn will train vertical farmers
When it opens this fall in Brooklyn, a new urban farm will grow a new crop: farmers. The Square Roots campus, co-founded by entrepreneurs Kimbal Musk and Tobias Peggs, will train new vertical farmers in a year-long accelerator program. "Young people contact me all the time to articulate issues with Read More...
Vegan meat is now the biggest trend in the tech industry
Vegan meat may sound like an oxymoron, but it’s proving to be the future of meat as we know it. Through the work of scientists and renowned chefs, it’s regularly dominating spots on plates millions of Americans long reserved for animal products. And it’s also dominating something Read More...
Save the environment with pulses: the smart alternative to meat
The world’s demand for meat and animal products is still climbing, which is seriously bad news for the planet. And not only does it come at a huge environmental cost, but only a small fraction of the original protein from meat remains once it arrives to your plate. If you want to improve your Read More...
Research identifies three key lifestyle factors to prevent Alzheimer’s
It’s always good when science confirms common sense (although we should be able to do without it!). According to a new study eating a healthy diet, getting regular physical activity, and maintaining a normal weight appear to reduce protein buildups in the brain associated with Alzheimer’s Read More...
These vegan dairy products are made from milk
The milk aisle at the supermarket is a dizzying array of choices, with soy, almond, hemp, and other plant alternatives more popular than ever. But many customers buy these substitute products—whether for health, allergy, or environmental reasons—only to turn around and head straight back for Read More...