Live Lives Profit driven. And globally connected. Or has this pandemic sparked irreparable change. How will we live in the future. After the pandemic. Hello and welcome to the cove in 1000 special im Stephen Beardsley in berlin well this week were taking a look ahead at life after the pandemic for what it means for cities to economies and even nutrition a recent study has linked higher obesity rates with higher Cova Death rates the World Obesity Federation report says covert death rates were 10 times higher in countries where the population was on average overweight further almost 90 percent of covert deaths occurred in countries with high obesity rates the report calls for people living with obesity to have Priority Access to vaccines. I mean while the pandemic itself has increased Hunger And Malnutrition around parts of the world take brazil for the 1st time a whopping half of brazilians dont have access to safe and nutritious food thats according to reddy pence on a local Food Research Group lines are swelling by the day at soup kitchens and Food Distribution points in the country experts say the sharp increase in Food Insecurity is due to job losses caused by the pandemic. Pulling back is assistant professor at the London School of hygiene and tropical medicine and she joins me from London Police good to have you on the show what has the pandemic taught us about past choices when it comes to nutrition. And that mike has taught us that. That disruption and disruptive events and i lifestyle do lead to changes in the foods that we eat and the choices that we make so initial data shows that people certainly have changed my diet in a pandemic for the better and less well for some people that improved and i had some for others and maintained diets west and what exactly that is so they did it wasnt that because they spend more time at home because it wasnt because other things in a supermarket were on offer or to have more time to cook their meals for example we dont exactly know yet but diets have certainly changed do you think that some of those obesity rates we mention just previously that that may lead some people to rethink perhaps the way theyre eating or does it give people time during the pandemic what is it that makes people have a rethink. I think time is certainly an issue there and what might be really interesting is to see to kind of isolate that group of people that started eating better started eating more fruits and vegetables and remember this comes in a. System where or in a world where a very small proportion of people actually adhered to sufficient fashionables and. Different guidelines and in countries or by the w. H. O. Quite a small percentage of here you see that in a pandemic the proportion of people have very much increased. Consumption of healthy food such as printing vegetables and legumes and reduced unhealthy foods whereas others didnt so what would be really important and kind of a lesson that we can take as you. Defend damage when going forwards in terms of systems and diets but if you check this to see what what are those barriers that were removed by depend that meant 40 people that lead to these improvements of their diets and can we use that to learn a little bit about what sort of leverage points we have in a Food System in supermarkets in homes of people in perhaps even their skills on how to cook certain foods from scratch that would remove those barriers for others as well so that they could improve on their diets this one it sounds like you believe that some of these changed habits whether good or bad could stay beyond the pandemic. Yes absolutely i think people certainly and again were talking a little bit more about the group that experienced in him improvement of their diets. Might also be once that kind of got a little bit more in touch with. What theyre actually doing on a. Daily basis so it is less running out of the office going to the supermarket and buy a ready to eat meal and its more cooking from scratch so you will be more aware naturally how much salt goes in there thats what cetera and and a few more of the unhealthy or dont dont if its that we eat too much and we also say so yes i guess. I just want to say weve also seen during spencer make that Food Supply itself has changed what is that meant for nutrition in terms of getting fresh food. Yeah its a difference a really important Lesson And Something that perhaps. Some scientists have been warning about for a while but our Food System is really quite fragile you see it in the u. K. Im most familiar with the environment here but south certainly also in other countries and in europe and in fact actually everywhere globally and what we see is that most countries also have. To have food stocks for only a few days here very much dependent on other countries once to pour disclosed that thats really poses a problem to. The stock supermarkets work for example but we also see that disruptions and in this case it was a pandemic that it could also be a natural disaster of climate change. Rest in the stuff we sort of sourcing from that that we could certainly to all of a sudden products not being available in a supermarket or prices going up and especially in fresh polls we do get them often from. Countries that dont own or fall to. Destruction and that could ultimately lead for example to increased prices of fruits and vegetables in your supermarkets which. Disproportionately affect those that are struggling a little bit in buying their daily supermarket was going to so that friendship im sorry to say that the break that also has obviously been changing some of supply lines as well as what to ask how can we better plan Food Supply lines when we know what weve known from the pandemic and from braggs that for example are there any lessons there. Yes absolutely i think mapping out where everything is currently coming from how much of that is for example domestically produced what sort of like storage in stocks do we have and are there certain pivotal food groups that are particularly. Vulnerable or are non brasilia and in that sense and ways how to inform the consumers but also to producers. About these vulnerabilities and see how perhaps there are some substitutions to make that to make Food Systems much more sustainable and make sure that the supply is resilient really quick because it could mean more growing locally for example instead of importing stuff yeah absolutely and especially because you know in a more sustainable world we would be looking at improving our. Plant based Food Consumption anyway so. That what we would need to find ways to source these things which. Locally not to say that trait with. Lower income countries or so is a bad thing per se of Course Daddy these depend on export which are. Global north as well but certainly looking at ways how to minimize dxed inanities for your health but also what he or i are meant to be something that we can improve upon what to leave it there pauline show big thank you very much London School of hygiene and tropical medicine. Over to our Science Correspondent now with a question that goes straight to the gut. You hear a lot about the Micro Biome in health what is it and why is it so important. The term Micro Biome describes the entirety of the microbial community that inhabits an organism like a human its made up of a huge number of microorganisms even conservative estimates say that there are more microbes living in or on you then there are cells in your entire body carrying your own d. N. A. But because most microbes are much smaller than body cells if you put every one of them in your Micro Biome on a scale it only way a couple of kilos with with most of the microbes coming from the gut the average human is home to over 10000 microbial species many of which play for example vital roles in digestion and over the last half a century scientists have discovered that the make up and the balance of those species in an individuals Micro Biome plays a fundamental role in health and can be linked to to many medical conditions just look for instance at a recent large Scale Study on aging and the Micro Biome the authors found that in the elderly reduced populations of common bacterial species in the gut were associated with overall better helles aging people whose bacterial balance remained more statiC Over time didnt live as law on average although its really tough to clarify Cause And Effect in a system as complex as as the human Micro Biome links to both Health And Illness have been established in fields from from allergies. Science to cardiovascular disease to neurological disorders like like almost 5 years itll take a lot more research though to pen down exactly in what ways its important to specific health issues but many common diseases by one day soon be treated by tweaking a patients microbiology. Or Science Expert Eric Williams there thats it for our Show Today thanks for watching as always stay safe and well see you again soon. For. Literature invites us to see people in particular that i like to see some as the kids find growing up. Right up to. You know the books on you 2. 160 thats like a bunch of the korean companies want to see of germany with me the last few years have been quite obrien early and. 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And audiences medical workers in New York being treated to a special concert by the new York Philharmonic 13 months after the phils last indoor performance more signs of life from New Yorks cultural scene coming out here on arts and culture and also on the show teenagers living the high life together on camera what is the deal with Tick Tock Collab housings and later on rebel Fashion Designer Vivienne westwood it turns 80 and the idea is just keep coming. But 1st new York Citys cultural scene is seeing some glimmers of hope the Citys World renowned theaters and Concert Halls probably wont open before september but with milk. Residents now vaccinated against the Corona Virus some venues are being allowed to reopen and the excitement is palpable. New yorkers are finally getting the opportunity again to pursue one of their favorite pastimes standing in line. At the im really excited for the same to become the city again as we always knew it would its pretty pretty exciting that you can feel the feel the energy ok theyre not actually excited about queuing up but rather that after a year of zoo meetings and elbow bumps theyre about to see a live show at one of the citys most iconic entertainment venues the Comedy Cellar in manhattans greenwich village. The Comedy Cellar is hosted nearly all the trades greats over the decades but like most venues its been shuttered for more than a year now its open again but at just 33 Percent Capacity in accordance with New Yorks regulations no code 19 test is required to enter and neither are masks when seated the Clubs Owner is cautiously optimistic the venue will stay open now for good i dont expect things to turn bad now they vaccinating people very very quickly i think its going to be ok. I hope its ok you know if its not i hope theyll shut us down again you know they should do what they need to do despite rising case numbers the risk of aerosols and virus variants the comedians in the audience breathe a sigh of relief and yeah there will be jokes about the pandemic. For the comedians from cathartic to talk about this stuff. To just say what i was going through and then i think for the audience its not just them identifying in a relating about is one level and thats huge too but also just being with other people physically being around people around your peers in some social setting that itself is important and gradually there are more and more places for New Yorkers to do that restaurants are allowed to host patrons indoors at Half Capacity most of the citys museums have been open for months and now major sports venues are also welcoming fans again. Madison square Garden Home to professional sports teams like the new York Knicks and the new York Rangers is open again at 10 Percent Capacity but to get in you have to have either a recent negative covert test or be fully vaccinated New York has just launched a new app that will help users prove their Health Status and that authorities say will make it easier for New Yorkers and visitors to access venues and activities as the city slowly opens back up as tourists are returning to New York a socalled Vaccination Passport could be an important tool to bring back major attractions like broadway most theaters here is saying they wont reopen until all seats can be filled theyre hoping sometime in the fall or winter. But for now its spring and New Yorkers are enjoying their newfound freedom in the sun after a year in isolation this is our 1st day being one year coming back to downtown so we are kind of a sight seeing so many people on the station i dont theres a teacher i like thats teaching in person a few days a week. After a year of being on. I dont think im ready to see old Concert Hall ever i am going to give a concert in one theyre not at all so its im looking around here my mind is how many people there are i havent seen this many people in one spot where. Scientists are warning people not to let their guard down pandemic they say is far from over if cases keep rising scenes like these quickly again become a thing of the past. Since the pandemic hit more and more people around 700000000 have been using the social Video App Ticktock to show off their dance moves their cats even their politics and for some of them its serious business many of the app stores are even boosting their reach by living together and pooling their resources the trend started with mansions in Los Angeles called collab houses short for collaboration and now the trends caught on here in europe too. Welcome to the 1st Tick Tock shared apartment in italy these take soccers have lived together since october 2020 this stylish milan apartment is their stage and their mission is to produce content for social media 21 year old Simona Bellini is the oldest resident at the we all want to do something with our lives and make our dreams come true mine is to become an actor. But i mean to everyone here has different dreams and ideas we all want to achieve something. Martial arts or acting classes or on the program together they produce short video clips benefiting from each Others Popularity to reach a wider audience. d the 500 square Meter Apartment boasts a trendy come. In modern design every element is a real Eye Catcher put in just the right place. Once a successful influencer himself its just decides who gets to move into death house. I got to see it. But i mean thats. Who are prepared to work on themselves and we offer them classes to help them develop personal values. And then pass on those values to their audiences. Not as teachers but here i want to give my day what theyve learned to other young people. Who perhaps dont have these opportunities. That i got so joining in. Their private lives may have taken a backseat for the moment but that doesnt matter. They all want to seize their opportunity here and now. Influencers are supposed to talk about crucial topics produce valuable content and teach important. So we have a lot of responsibility it makes sense because we have a large audience and were better able to share important topics ideas and values. We can help our followers. The deficit influencers may not be paying rent but what might look like a never ending party is actually a pretty tough job. To talk as a profession so whats the real story did open reporter Mike Mccurry goes here to tell us shes been following this Trend 1st of all it would seem. Are not renting these houses on their own correct me if im wrong. We all know that teenagers on take. A lot of money but i think this is a little bit too much theres always a mosque behind it most of the time and. He has always a story or a concert is it going to be about Beauty And Fashion or is it about gaining. The ticktock as theyve usually also big agencies behind them and we dont have just one successful ticktock a we have a whole group and they of old so the deals with the big companies so i think theres really enough money and even rianna found that a Content House to promotes and do a little bit at the thais ing for her make up products wow ok without really clears things up because you know ive been on the app for a while and i keep seeing these videos of young kids in these briley expensive kitchens in these houses in southern california and ive been wondering are they all rich i mean but apparently its part of a bigger scheme i dont think that them this is their only rich when they are moving in but they going to be rich this is the idea and so maybe we take a look back in the history there was the 1st one the 1st Content House was the hypos in Los Angeles and very soon we saw a copies all around the Globe Everything that they are wearing eating drinking playing with as all maybe advertising brings in money a fair fame is maybe as short as a Tick Tock v. D. U. Because these these teenagers are now the modern version of boy groups of music weve been hearing so much about how to talk influences the music we listen to is that also because with these houses absolutely right because the music theyre chosen for the videos for the lip synC Of for every situation these songs go viral and this makes the Music Industry of course very very happy well i would be happy too if i were the Music Industry thanks so much mike agree thank you. There are some people who manage to stay young at any age like british Designer Vivienne westwood from her early days selling pornographic t. Shirts to becoming one of the top names in high fashion westward has always done things her way now to diana of Punk Chic is celebrating her 80th birthday still as edgy as ever. It. Was. A lifetime of rebellion Vivienne Westwood makes fashion about much more than just clothes its. For more than 5 decades the british designer has used her creations as a platform for political activism shes championed causes from wiki leaks to what west would herself has described as a war for the very existence of the human race the battle to save the planet thank. You so traumatized by the stock of understanding what was going on how. Long and im a couple of gender riflemans billions of people obamas would do something now. In 1974 along with Coconspirator Malcolm Mclaren who also managed Punk Band the sex Pistols Quest would open the iconic Sex Clothing Store on londons kings road. From here westwood showcased her designs helping set the style for punk and new wave. In the early 1980 s. Westwood went from punk provocateurs to being britains best loved Fashion Designer she famously plundered history for inspiration. Many of her ideas were immediately picked up by the mainstream unconventional and outspoken westwood twice earned british designer of the year and was awarded the order of the british empire. By the queen her designs and activism combined to spark cultural change. And i just used my fashion as an excuse to say what i think about politically and culturally but i do think that fashion does do something i think my fashion gives you an incredible choice in the nature of conformity and it makes you look great and it helps you to express your Individuality Today 80 years of age the icon of british fashion shows no signs of slowing down as a fellow designer once said video does and others follow. More power to work well for me and the whole arts and Culture Crew here in berlin thanks for watching for more stories go find us on Facebook And Twitter at T W Culture bye for now. 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