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Can a video game detect Alzheimer's early? Scientists think so
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM A new video game is changing the way people think about cognitive health. The Mind Guardian, a free app designed to detect early signs of Alzheimer’s and dementia, recently flagged 73-year-old Paz Rey Duarte as “at risk” for cognitive impairment. Though 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...
Start small, grow smart: gardening tips experts wish they knew sooner
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Gardening is one of those skills that often gets passed down through generations. Maybe you remember planting seeds with a grandparent or watching a family member carefully tend to their vegetable patch. Along the way, you might have picked up a few tips Read More...
New Zealand embarks on historic island rewilding effort
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM New Zealand is taking on one of its most ambitious conservation efforts yet: rewilding three ecologically significant islands by eliminating invasive species. The project, part of the Island-Ocean Connection Challenge (IOCC), will focus on Maukahuka Read More...
How science is bringing movement and sensation back to paralyzed hands
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM For decades, advances in medical technology have focused on restoring movement to people living with paralysis. But for scientists like Chad Bouton, an engineer at the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research, movement alone is not enough. True independence, Read More...
Australian man survives 100 days with artificial heart in groundbreaking success
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM For the first time in history, a patient has been discharged from the hospital with a total artificial heart implant, marking a major milestone in cardiovascular medicine. An Australian man in his 40s, experiencing severe heart failure, lived for over 100 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...
The case for growing nectar-rich plants in your garden this spring
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM The nectar created by flowering plants is a significant food source for many of the critters we share our environment with. Those of us who want to attract wildlife to our gardens understand the importance of having flowering plants in bloom for as long as Read More...
New British bereavement leave rights for miscarriage
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM British parents are set to gain the right to two weeks of bereavement leave after experiencing a miscarriage, thanks to a significant amendment in Labour’s employment rights bill. The new law, which extends to England, Wales, and Scotland, will cover Read More...
Unraveling the layers and complexity of the great force of hate
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Hate—what a loaded term, full of tremendous emotions and complicated connotations. But have you ever paused to consider what lies beneath the surface when we casually use the word "hate"? Let's take an excursion into the web of human emotions, shining light Read More...