Today’s Solutions: December 12, 2024

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Ever thought to clean your earbuds? Here’s how to do it right

These days, earbuds are considered an essential accessory— almost everyone pops them in to listen to their favorite music or podcasts while on the go. But, we’re not the only ones who love them! Due to their warm, moist environment and contact with diverse surfaces, earbuds can accumulate Read More...

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Mastering the art of taking breaks: Striving for a stress and anxiety-free workday

"Work-related stress arises when the demands of work exceed the employee's ability to cope and perform," explains Jay Shetty, chief purpose officer of Calm, a wellness app, and author of Think Like a Monk: Train Your Mind for Peace and Purpose Every Day. But don't worry! We may outwit stress and Read More...

“Shy girl workouts”

"Shy girl workouts" are helping women build confidence in the gym

In a society overrun with fitness fads, there is one new phenomenon that is having a particularly positive impact on women's fitness journeys. Meet the "shy girl workout" craze, a warm and inspiring movement that has been gaining traction since late 2022. What is a shy girl workout? The beauty of Read More...

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4 health hazards hiding in your garden (and how to avoid them)

Here at The Optimist Daily, we are big fans of gardening. We’ve shared articles about how cultivating a garden is a wonderful practice for maintaining mental health and for supporting our environment. However, that doesn’t mean we want to gloss over the risks that go hand in hand with this Read More...

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These four small habits reduce the risk of stroke

Our small daily actions all contribute to our long-term health, especially when it comes to strokes. 80 percent of strokes are preventable, so lifestyle choices that reduce blood pressure and cholesterol levels can go a long way in reducing your risk. With that in mind, here are four small things Read More...

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Transform your health with these 9 powerful habits

You are your best investment — and your habits are the key to how well you thrive in life. For a balanced lifestyle that works with your body’s natural biorhythms, consider implementing these nine powerful habits into your life. Eat an earlier, lighter dinner A big meal hours before Read More...

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This 3-day routine will give your gut a proper cleansing

In both ancient Ayurveda and modern medicine, the importance of gut health as a staple of our physical and mental health has never been clearer. If you want to give your gut a reboot so that it can work optimally for you, here is a routine you can follow that will give your gut a good cleanse. Read More...

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Managing self-care (again) when things fall apart

This article was originally published in May of 2020, but we are bringing it back to the top of our feeds, because we all still need self-care.  The healing comes from letting there be room for all of this to happen: room for grief, for relief, for misery, for joy. - Pema Chödrön By Kristy Read More...

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Think while you drink—the case for mindful drinking

Many of us have probably found ourselves waking up to a splitting headache and an impossibly dry mouth after a night of celebratory drinking that makes us tell ourselves that we will never drink again. While the drama of this moment may fade with the hangover, the overall sentiment of wanting to Read More...

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Want to stop your junk-food habit? There’s an app for that, too!

If you’re one of the many who might have developed bad snacking habits during the pandemic lockdowns, then you’re in luck. There’s an app out there that can help you call it quits on your junk food consumption and help you reach for veggies instead of chips. The universities of Exeter and Read More...