Farewell to Shrill: truly radical TV that laughs in the face of fatphobia | Television
[ad_1] Warning: this article contains spoilers for all three series of Shrill on Hulu/BBC Two. “I am not concerned with whether or not fat people can change their bodies through self-discipline and ‘choices’. Pretty much all of them have tried already. A couple of them have succeeded. Whatever. My question is, what if they try […]
The Me You Can’t See review – Oprah, Harry and the perils of A-list activism | Television
[ad_1] The latest addition to the teeming tide of contributions to the mental health debate – all promising to dismantle stigma and help us all recognise the trauma in ourselves and others – is led by Oprah Winfrey and Prince Harry, who have launched a new series on Apple TV+ called The Me You Can’t […]
Top 10 books about depression | Books
[ad_1] In the autumn of 2015, I felt numb, worthless, and had thoughts of ending my life. I was 25 years old and I was experiencing my first bout of depression, an illness that has ebbed and flowed ever since. At first, I was hesitant to take medication and opted for a course of cognitive […]
Ed Helms Destigmatizes Surrogacy for Single Men in ‘Together Together’
[ad_1] In October 1936, a convicted chicken thief named Jack Skinner stood before an Oklahoma county judge and was sentenced to forced sterilization. Skinner had been convicted of his third felony and therefore met the criteria for the state’s new Habitual Criminal Sterilization Act. His lawyers argued the punishment violated the 14th Amendment––specifically, its Equal […]
Doom by Niall Ferguson review – how to make sense of catastrophe | History books
[ad_1] The bad news is that plagues are a constant companion to human civilisation. The good news is that we are getting better at explaining their causes and treating them without recourse to superstition. When the Black Death ravaged Europe in the 14th century, troupes of flagellants proceeded from town to town, surrounding local churches, […]
The Best Supplements for Men Who Work Out
[ad_1] Most men associate supplements with improved health. But supplements are just that—a means to supplement your diet. They aren’t going to make a significant impact on your health and fitness unless there are known deficiencies or you’re not meeting your needs through your diet. So before adding a slew of supplements to your regimen, […]
‘Like losing a hand’: musicians on the crisis in hearing loss | Music
[ad_1] The Bafta-winning film Sound of Metal dramatises every musician’s worst nightmare. Ruben Stone, played by Riz Ahmed – who is up for a best actor Oscar this weekend – is a metal drummer who loses his hearing, and the film depicts Ruben’s loss exactly as he hears it, where the world around him and […]
Healthy Coffee Additives for a Better Caffeine Fix
[ad_1] Coffee is one of the top beverages consumed around the world (other than water, of course). It’s routine for most—and somewhat of a religion to others. It helps you power through the afternoon slump and get amped for a workout. Coffee alone has many benefits, but can also get a bad rap due to […]
‘Nobody else could make this music’: the return of underground punks Rudimentary Peni | Punk
[ad_1] The succession of cult band shirts worn by Riz Ahmed for his Oscar-nominated leading role in Sound of Metal establish the insider credentials of the film as much as those of Ahmed’s character. One of them will provoke particularly unexpected nostalgia for underground punk fans: a white Rudimentary Peni T-shirt, emblazoned with the cover […]
Snack Down: New Food and Drink Trends of 2021
[ad_1] Say goodbye to whipped coffee and banana bread, and hello to the latest food and drink trends of 2021. The future of our pantry shelves are good for you and the environment. Ryan Andrews, RD, principal nutritionist and adviser at Precision Nutrition says he sees a pull toward more sustainability in our food practices and our choices […]
