by Joe Schaeffer | Mar 7, 2023 | Articles, Good Reads, Healthcare, Opinion
New reports reveal what anyone walking around in much of this country can already see for themselves: The obesity crisis in America is getting worse. The figures (no pun intended) are mortifying, and the consequences are as somber as a graveyard. “Excess weight or...
by Leesa K. Donner | Nov 29, 2019 | Articles, Healthcare, Politics, Social Issues
It’s politically correct to embrace obesity these days. It’s no longer acceptable to say “plus-size,” and the word “fat” is totally offensive. While we are making a valiant effort to shield the heavy-set among us from emotional harm, are we ultimately...
by Gabriella Fiorino | Nov 19, 2017 | Columns
Most readers are likely familiar with the phrase, “sticks and stones may break my bones, but words may never hurt me.” Although quite a cliché today, the expression is becoming increasingly vital, especially for our youth and those in academia who seem hypersensitive...
