Globally, one-third of food is wasted, estimated to cost £2.9 trillion a year. That’s enough food to feed every hungry person in the world twice over The most infuriating contradiction of our time is also the easiest to solve. The contradiction of surplus food and surplus hunger attributed to food waste is a disgrace imposed… Continue reading As 10% of humans are affected by hunger 1/3 of all food is wasted
In the fitness realm, combining yoga and resistance training may seem combining two opposing worlds, but dig a bit deeper, and you’ll find a synergy where the calm of yoga compliments the chaos of resistance training. Your exercises will be elevated to the next level, enhancing mobility and range of motion through the practice of… Continue reading Harmony in Strength: The Perfect Blend Of Yoga and Resistance Training
Muay Thai is an intense, full-body combat sport that demands a great deal from athletes in terms of conditioning, strength, mobility, and mental focus. While high-intensity training and sparring sessions are crucial elements when it comes to succeeding in the ring, recovery is an equally vital component that is often overlooked. Without proper rest, nutrition,… Continue reading The art of recovery
Leprosy, formally known as Hansen’s disease, is a chronic condition affecting the skin, nerves, and mucous membranes. It can be treated with a combination of antibiotics over six to twelve months, but if left untreated, it can lead to severe complications such as crippled hands and feet, paralysis, and blindness. While leprosy has not been… Continue reading Did leprosy come from squirrels?
Two women on the frontlines of the debate over women’s right to choose on Thursday (April 13) said that they will continue to prescribe and ship mifepristone and misoprostol, the abortion medicine at the center of the latest reproductive rights legal battle in America. Dutch physician Rebecca Gomperts, founder of ‘Women on Waves’ and the… Continue reading ‘US women should not be intimidated’ – Dutch doctor will keep providing abortion pills to Americans
Tokyo’s 30th annual Rainbow Pride parade took place on Sunday (April 21) with participants calling for more rights as well as marriage equality for LGBTQ+ people in Japan. The issue of marriage equality is especially contentious in Japan, as it is the only Group of Seven (G7) nation without legal protection for same-sex unions. Campaigners on… Continue reading Video: Tokyo Pride participants call for LGBTQ+ rights and marriage equality
On the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, a student asked: Why does racism still exist against Black people, Indigenous people and people of colour when we have national and international mechanisms built upon notions of human dignity, equal rights and freedom? National and international human rights mechanisms do not seem to provide reliable solutions… Continue reading Overcoming racism depends on respect for every person’s dignity
In early 2021, a Ghanaian migrant known as Faruku died in the northern Mexican city of Tijuana, near the Mexico-United States border, of an apparent stroke. This was after being turned away from a hospital and later being asked to pay for an ambulance before it would assist him. A report from Refugees International notes… Continue reading In Mexico, erasing Black History fuels anti-Black racism
