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.
Understanding memory loss
Alex is an ex-travelling salesman who for years called his wife every night from the road to express his love for her. In his old age Alex developed dementia and would act out nightly, making repetitive requests for “a line”. Health care professionals at Alex’s convalescent home didn’t Read More...
People, not patients
I know this has been hard on you.” It had been two years since Butch (not his real name) had said anything, which only made these words, among the last he uttered to his wife and daughter before he died, all the more poignant. Over the years, they had always thought they saw recognition in his Read More...
Positive psychology
Psychology can be seen as mental excavation. Psychologists dig and dig into our psyche, trying to find and expose abnormalities that might be causing dysfunction. But is this the best way of helping improve patients’ mental state? Some might say “yes,” but many are moving into a camp that is Read More...
5 ways to help your insomnia
A recent study shows that exercise might help people who suffer from chronic insomnia, just not right away. Chronic sleep disorders affect 40 million Americans, which include disorders like insomnia and sleep apnea, and the CDC has named insufficient sleep a public health concern. The study Read More...
Ginseng and your health
Discovered in the mountains of Manchuria, China, ginseng has been an integral part of traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of years. Ginseng’s health benefits are extensive but many have yet to be scientifically proven, which may be due to the fact that ginseng’s use predates modern Read More...
Meditating in modern times
Meditation is a prehistoric practice with modern benefits and applications constantly being discovered. Most recently, a study conducted at The University of Oregon has proven that meditation can help smokers quit their unhealthy habit, a useful piece of information for those struggling with Read More...
Childhood obesity rates fall in US
For decades the number of obese children in the U.S. has been on the rise. Lower-income children are at the highest risk of developing obesity, and currently one in eight preschoolers in the U.S. are obese. Data released earlier this week by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention shows that Read More...
Soap does more than eliminate bacteria - it helps kids grow
The London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) and the international charity, WaterAid, observed approximately 9,500 children and their families’ hygiene practices. Fourteen studies were conducted in ten different countries, namely Cambodia, Nepal, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Kenya, Read More...
Unplug, while you plug in
Technology has improved efficiency: communication is often easier through email or texting, and marketing and news reporting is faster and easier through social media. Still, many people dream of the moment they can take vacation and just “unplug” from the persistent computer use. As increased Read More...
An apple a day
Forget exotic “superfruits” like the goji berry and camu camu. It turns out that the trusty apple can lower the risk of or even prevent an array of diseases. Researchers at California State University compared several studies and found that apples reduce the risk of chronic illnesses such as Read More...