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Workplaces are integrating nature to bring balance and calm. Here’s how
The crisp crinkle of fallen leaves beneath your feet. The swish and trickle of water moving through a stream. A breath of crisp, fresh air....
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Healthy Smiles at Work: Why Oral Wellness Should Matter to Every Company
Key Takeaways Oral health has a direct impact on overall well-being, job performance, and workplace satisfaction. Proactive dental wellness...
The healing power of crafting: how creativity supports mental health and connection
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM To wrap up our Best of 2025 series, we’re sharing something a little more personal… our Staff Picks! These...
The mindful home: simple ways to create a peaceful space that supports mental health
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Our Best of 2025 Lifestyle edition is all about the big impact of small shifts. These stories capture what it...
The invisible microbes that help keep us healthy
Not all microbes are villains—many are vital to keeping us healthy. Researchers have created a world-first database that tracks beneficial...
Nearly all women in STEM secretly feel like impostors
Nearly all women in STEM graduate programs report feeling like impostors, despite strong evidence of success. This mindset leads many to dismiss...
The secret to human intelligence? It might be in our gut
New research shows gut bacteria can directly influence how the brain develops and functions. When scientists transferred microbes from different...
Why Do All These Wellness Clubs Look Like Nightclubs?
Borrowing heavily from nightlife, these sexy new social hubs are merging ambiance, community, and high design to create the next generation of third spaces
Scientists find a safer way to make cells burn more calories
Researchers have developed experimental compounds that make cells burn more calories by subtly tweaking how mitochondria produce energy. Older...
How An HIV Drug Is Now Helping People With Genetic Diseases
An HIV-derived nucleoside therapy now treats rare genetic diseases by restoring mitochondrial DNA and improving muscle strength, mobility, and survival.
Scientists found a way to help aging guts heal themselves
Researchers have discovered a way to help aging intestines heal themselves using CAR T-cell therapy. By targeting senescent cells that build up...
Food Can Be Medicinal & Better For The Planet?
You may have noticed that doctors sometimes don’t seem to know much nutrition and how food choices can prevent disease and support healing. This...
The simplest way teens can protect their mental health
Teens who sleep in on weekends may be giving their mental health a boost. A new study found that young people who made up for lost weekday sleep...
Scientists find exercise rivals therapy for depression
A large review of studies suggests that exercise can ease depression about as effectively as psychological therapy. Compared with antidepressants,...
12 Best Ankle Weights to Intensify Your Workouts, According to Fitness Trainers
Shop expert-approved ankle weights to rev your cardio, tone those glutes, and strengthen your core.
New study finds the reason for why warm hugs feel so good. It could shape future mental health treatments
If you’re looking for a sign to snuggle, this might be it.
How to Boost Your Walks and Build Muscle, According to Experts
Your daily steps remain an unsung fitness superhero.
5 women's health myths, debunked by doctors
Some common misconceptions keep women from taking optimal care of their health. Here, doctors set the record straight.
OpenAI has launched ChatGPT Health. Should we trust it?
The new feature helps users understand test results, get advice on diets and workouts, and prepare for doctors’ appointments.
OpenAI launches dedicated ChatGPT Health feature with medical record integrations
OpenAI says the feature, designed with physicians, aims to help people understand patterns in their health and prepare for medical conversations -...
How are we going to survive 2026? Here's what 3 therapists recommend
We talked to three licensed mental health providers and got their best bite-size advice for the top worries plaguing Americans in 2026. Here’s...
Food 2050 Visionaries: Nourishing Nairobi with Ubuntu
In Nairobi, urban farming is more than growing food—it’s restoring dignity, nutrition, and community. The post Food 2050 Visionaries: Nourishing...
Harmful mouth bacteria may trigger Parkinson’s disease
A familiar mouth bacterium best known for causing cavities may also be quietly influencing the brain. Scientists found that when this microbe...
Reduce Your Anxiety: 4 Calming Techniques to Help Rewire Your Brain
Anxiety has been off the charts in recent years. The Anxiety and Depression Association of America reports that anxiety disorders are the most...
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