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.
Signs of chronic fatigue found in gut bacteria
Chronic fatigue syndrome, a condition where normal exertion leads to debilitating fatigue that isn’t alleviated by rest, has long mystified scientists. There are no known triggers, and diagnosis requires lengthy tests. Some have suggested the disease may be psychosomatic. Now, for the Read More...
Chronic fatigue syndrome is in your gut
Physicians have been mystified by chronic fatigue syndrome, a condition where normal exertion leads to debilitating fatigue that isn’t alleviated by rest. There are no known triggers, and diagnosis requires lengthy tests administered by an expert. Now, for the first time, Cornell University Read More...
Urban farming: Chicago leads the world
Urban farming using the latest agro-science and technology can make a major contribution to sustainability while bringing more fresh food—and health—to cities. Chicago has become the world leader of this new trend with 821 growing sites across the city. From small community gardens to a Read More...
Gentle yoga poses to help ease neck and back tension
Health With historic roots stretching back thousands of years to ancient India, yoga is a practice that has stood the test of time. Devotees will tell you: regular practice can ease pain and provide natural stress relief. And there is a growing body of evidence to suggest it could be true. The Read More...
Americans rush to Cuba to save organic agriculture practices on the island
For decades, an international embargo prevented Cuba from importing things fertilizer and pesticides, and pharmaceutical drugs. As a result, the country had to rely on organic agriculture and traditional medicine to serve its population. Now that Cuba is slowly re-entering the world community, that Read More...
Study: Organic agriculture boosts local economies
It would serve the mission of a clean planet to feed the world with healthy, organic agriculture only. However, big food and agro companies often argue that organic agriculture is too expensive to feed 7 billion people. A new study shows that regional economic health in 225 U.S counties improves Read More...
Studies show healthy lifestyle is more effective than pharmaceutical drugs
Three major studies published in recent weeks disprove the effectiveness of some of the most profitable pharmaceutical drugs. The risks of antidepressants in children and teens far outweigh the benefits, as the drugs routinely increase suicidal behavior. Scientists are also reporting that Read More...
A few more vegetables and a little less meat reduce diabetes risk
According to a new study, you can reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes simply by adding a few more vegetables to your diet and slightly reducing how much meat and dairy you consume. People who eat more plant-based food and less animal-based food reduced their risk of type 2 diabetes by 20 to 34 Read More...
Molecule may improve dopamine function in Parkinson’s
Patients with Parkinson’s disease who supplement with n-acetylcysteine (NAC), a natural molecule with strong antioxidant effects, experience notable improvements in dopamine function, according to a new study published in the journal PLOS ONE. NAC is an oral supplement that can be found at Read More...
