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.
US Gov. backtracks on cholesterol warning
For years we have been reporting that cholesterol isn’t directly related to poor heart conditions. Finally the US government’s advisors are catching up to the science and backtracking on the idea that cholesterol is a nutrient concern—the US Government started their war on cholesterol back in Read More...
Chocolate improves cognition
This story is just in time for Valentines Day: A recent study found that eating high to medium leveled flavonol drinks— flavonol is a component of cocoa—improved cognition in elderly. The study was made up of 90 elderly people who showed no signs of cognitive impairment and were given one of Read More...
Many Americans use alternative medicines
There are many alternative medicines—from traditional Chinese herbs to probiotics—that might not be validated by the scientific community, but do in fact heal and cure sicknesses and ailments. Two new studies released by the National Institute of Health have found that as many as a third of Read More...
The Vatican will shower and shave the homeless
The Vatican is nearly done with a new public restroom designed for use by the homeless. Homeless are often shunned because of their smell and appearance, the Vatican is looking to help them by providing public showers six-days a week, and free hair cuts and shaves from volunteer barbers on Mondays. Read More...
Device detects mislabeled fish
A US Food and Drug administration study once found that up to a third of all fish sold in the US is mislabeled and is actually a cheaper catch. Spotting mislabeled fish is essentially impossible—DNA tests are needed—but that could soon be changing with the help of a little device. A couple of Read More...
Bad smells help smokers quit
Menthol cigarettes—cigarettes with added menthol for mint flavor—are actually more addictive than regular cigarettes. Why? Because the minty smell of menthol is itself addicting, and when added to cigarettes makes them even more so. Scientists have taken that idea, and reversed it, adding a Read More...
Acupuncture for nasal allergies
With spring just around the corner, many of us are upping our Kleenex supply, and buying the super sized bottles of Benadryl. While for some allergies always drive you to drugs, some doctors suggest acupuncture for some nasal passage relief. Many studies have found that acupuncture can help with Read More...
Traditional markets will lead to African food security
In Africa, traditional open-air markets are where 85 percent of groceries are bought and sold. Contrary to what you might think, meat and milk sold at open-air markets is safer than meat and milk sold in westernized African supermarkets, according to recent findings by the International Livestock Read More...
The health benefits of sunlight
Many people avoid the sun, scared of its potential danger. Why? Yes, too much sun will give you cancer, but those who get more sun exposure are also less likely to develop other cancers like colon, breast, and prostate. Vitamin d improves your immune system, your attitude, and your health, mental Read More...
TV dramas make you smarter
Here at The Intelligent Optimist we love books and most of us usually try to abstain from long bouts of TV watching. While we all indulge ourselves every once in a while, it turns out that watching a little TV isn’t that bad for you—as long as you’re watching TV dramas. Complex TV dramas are Read More...