Nutrition & Wellness
From learning about the health benefits of turmeric to staying up-to-date with the latest superfood trends, discover the best diet tips to improve your health.
Your heart's secret signals: What HRV tells you about your health
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Wearable health tech has made it easier than ever to track our well-being, from step counts to sleep scores. However, there is one metric that often goes unnoticed: heart rate variability (HRV). If you have seen it pop up on your smartwatch and wondered, Read More...
Why venting makes anger worse – and what actually helps
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM When anger flares up, many of us turn to venting—whether it is ranting to a friend, punching a pillow, or even visiting a “rage room” to smash objects. The idea is that expressing anger will help release it, much like letting steam escape from a Read More...
How to strengthen your hips for better movement and less pain
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Have you ever stood up after sitting for too long and felt like your hips aged fifty years out of nowhere? Or maybe you noticed an unexpected twinge while climbing stairs and thought, “Wait, when did that start happening?” You are not alone. Our hips do a Read More...
How to adjust to daylight saving time without losing sleep
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM For many Americans, the start of daylight saving time is more than just an inconvenience—it’s a genuine struggle. This sentiment is echoed by sleep researchers who warn that the "spring forward" time change can be hard on our health. Studies have shown Read More...
Is soursop the “anticancer” super-fruit or just a tropical treat?
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM If you’ve never heard of soursop, you’re not alone. This spiky green fruit, also known as graviola, recently found new fans in the wellness world, especially for its potential anticancer properties. Native to Central and South America, soursop has been Read More...
Fasting during Ramadan: balancing health and spirituality
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Ramadan is a time of both spiritual reflection and physical discipline. The ninth month of the Islamic calendar is marked by fasting from sunrise to sunset, a practice that embodies patience, sacrifice, and gratitude. While the spiritual benefits are clear, Read More...
Water lentils: the sustainable superfood making its way to European tables
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Water lentils, a protein-packed and environmentally friendly plant, have officially been approved as a vegetable in Europe, offering a promising contribution to the protein transition and global food security. However, for this tiny but mighty plant to make a Read More...
Food sequencing: how eating in the right order can boost your health
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM When we think about balanced eating, most of us focus on what’s on our plate—fiber, protein, vitamins, and minerals, while minimizing added sugar and unhealthy fats. But what if the order in which we eat our food matters just as much? This is the idea Read More...
In your 50s and worried about dementia? Here are 14 ways to lower your risk
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM If you have ever worried about your brain health as you age, you are not alone. While Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia can be influenced by genetics, research shows that lifestyle plays a major role in brain resilience. In fact, experts Read More...
How to build a midday wellness routine
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Every day it happens like clockwork. Around 3 p.m., energy levels dip, focus starts to wane, and even the simplest tasks seem twice as difficult. Thoughts become scattered, motivation takes a nosedive, and that once-productive morning feels like a distant Read More...