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.
Eat fatty fish once a week to stay mentally sharp
Researchers at Tufts University have found that regular fish consumption contributes to mental health, and that most people don’t eat enough fish. Scientists recommend eating 8 ounces of fish once a week, and to stay away from the fish that is most often consumed—canned Read More...
More vitamin D = healthier blood pressure
Good news for sun worshippers and anyone concerned about their blood pressure: a powerful new genetic analysis has found a causal link between higher vitamin D levels and lower blood pressure. Many previous studies have reported an “association” between vitamin D deficiency and high blood Read More...
It’s never too late to start leading a healthy life (and prevent disease)
An unhealthy youth doesn’t have to lead to heart disease later in life. It’s never too late to start incorporating healthy life choices into your everyday habits. A new study published in Circulation found that people that waited until their late 30s or 40s to start leading a healthy life still Read More...
Skyscraper farms: the future of urban food production
Cities like Singapore and Kyoto in Japan already grow vegetables in indoor hyper–efficient vertical gardens. A new vertical farm designed by Aprilli Design Studio takes the vertical gardens to the next level– creating skyscrapers but instead of having floors with offices, they have floors that Read More...
Sleeping more slows brain aging
Some may think that sleeping less may give them more productive hours during the day. However that gain comes at a price. Researchers at Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School Singapore found that adults who get at least 7 hours of sleep at night exhibit fewer signs of brain aging compared to adults who Read More...
Active ingredient in tomatoes improves blood vessel function
Lycopene is the most potent known dietary antioxidant, and many researchers believe it is no coincidence that lycopene-rich tomatoes are a staple of the Mediterranean diet, which has been linked to a longer lifespan and reduced risk of heart attack, stroke, Alzheimer’s disease and some types of Read More...
Antibiotics regain potency with help of natural fungus
Antibiotics are arguably the greatest contribution of modern medicine. However their healing power is threatened by bacteria becoming more resistant. Until recently drug companies’ answer to declining potency was to put stronger chemicals—with potentially stronger side-effects—in the Read More...
Find all the fresh, local produce that’s nearby you with this new app
RipeNearMe allows growers to share what extra fruits and vegetables they have, then consumers looking to buy fresh produce can see what’s close by them, go to the source and buy it directly. Produce from a store is often picked long before it is ripe. RipeNearMe shows you where to buy the Read More...
Red wine compound improves memory
The antioxidant resveratrol is most often associated with red wine, although it is also found in peanuts, chocolate, and other fruits in addition to grapes. It has been linked to better heart health, anti-aging effects and even (in limited laboratory studies) cancer-fighting properties. A study Read More...
Most nutritious fruits and veggies ranked, see who’s number 1
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention conducted a study, called Defining Powerhouse Fruits and Vegetables: A Nutrient Density Approach, that examined and ranked 47 fruits and vegetables– only 41 made it on the list. The rankings were based on how nutritious each food is. The study looked Read More...