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.
Modified mosquitos
Scientists from the Imperial College in London have developed a new way of combatting malaria– altering mosquito sperm to only produce male offspring. Still a serious killer in many parts of Africa and Asia, malaria control has been greatly impacted by insecticide resistant mosquitos, and drug Read More...
Try turmeric for arthritis
A new clinical trial has found that curcumin—the powerful anti-inflammatory molecule in turmeric that gives it its yellow color—can reduce pain and improve physical function in people with osteoarthritis of the knee. Curcumin (kur-kyoo-min) has been the focus of great attention recently due to Read More...
Yoga helps children with special needs
Aside from yoga’s well known benefits– increased flexibility, improved sleep, and improved cardio and circular health, yoga is being used to help children with special needs. Prafull Oorja, a non–profit yoga studio in India started by Americans Madeleine Sears and Sowmya Ayyar living in Read More...
6 tips to properly feng shui your home
Dating back over 3,000 years, feng shui is utilizing your home space to maximize natural calm and positive energy flow. When done right, a home with good feng shui will make you feel more peaceful, powerful, and meditative. Knowing where to start can be difficult, and hiring a consultant can be Read More...
Try turmeric for arthritis
A new clinical trial has found that curcumin—the powerful anti-inflammatory molecule in turmeric that gives it its yellow color—can reduce pain and improve physical function in people with osteoarthritis of the knee. Curcumin (kur-kyoo-min) has been the focus of great attention recently due to Read More...
The magical shiitake
Shiitake mushrooms have been used in eastern medicine for more than 6,000 years. Traditional uses range from curing repertory disease to improving blood circulation, increasing energy and upping your qi, what is referred to in traditional Chinese culture as ‘life energy’. While the historic Read More...
Herb of the month: ground-elder
Herbalist Trudy van Diepen-Stam knows an herb for every ailment. This month: ground-elder, also known as bishop’s weed, or gout weed (not related to the Elder tree). Many plant lovers have mixed feelings about ground-elder, the roots are notorious because they spread rapidly, even through the Read More...
Low vitamin D causes health problems
Inadequate levels of vitamin D linked to cancer, heart disease, and Read More...
Sleeping helps learn, study shows
Researchers from NYU’s Langone Medical Center have found that sleep after learning helps strengthen new memories and synapse Read More...
Stress is good for you
1. You need it to think creatively Stress often precedes a creative breakthrough. Enormous frustration about a certain problem can put you in a pressure-cooker situation that ultimately leads to a whole new way of thinking. 2. It improves your immune system When you experience a peak in stress Read More...