Staying active during pregnancy is really important. It can help lower a mother’s risk of diabetes and depression after birth. It also helps the baby by improving placental growth, regulating weight, and increasing muscle tone. When I got pregnant, I struggled to find good information about how to exercise during pregnancy even though I was … Read more
Internal and External Reconciliation Approaches This contribution examines the practical ways in which the human right to a healthy environment (HR2HE) can influence the development and interpretation of intellectual property (IP) laws. It focuses on two potential approaches to reconciling this human right with IP: (1) the so-called “internal” reconciliation approach, which essentially uses the … Read more
An Outline of a Response to the Critics As recent political developments make the prospect of a global consensus on – let alone an adequate response to – climate change an ever more distant fantasy, innovation and technology are increasingly looking like the most promising option (not to say last straw) of avoiding an ecological … Read more
Trademark Protection Thwarting Sustainable Reuse? With new collections each season, the fashion industry produces a highly problematic fashion garbage heap every year. Circular economy projects seeking to produce “new” garments by reworking second hand and unsold fashion items have particular societal value against this background. EU law explicitly recognizes the importance of environmental protection projects … Read more
Maintaining a balanced diet is essential to preventing ongoing diseases, building a strong immune system, and maintaining physical and mental health. And of course, food is often delicious. But when social media and pop culture are full of sometimes conflicting information, it’s difficult to know what a healthy diet is. Reem Farra, a registered dietitian … Read more