Weight stigma is causing harm in healthcare as patients are being denied the care that they need, and they are turning to diets and influencers that are causing more harm.
Category: Opinion
OPINION: Students facing mental illness need further support
By adding a class on mental health, students will become more knowledgable about themselves.
OPINION: Cutting back on screen time leads to healthier habits
To protect their health, students need to start limiting screen time.
OPINION: Super Bowl brings economic benefits to Atlanta
The 2019 Super Bowl will financially benefit Atlanta.
OPINION: Police officers are humans, too
It’s vital for our community to realize that the men and women in blue are still humans.
OPINION: Lowering the drinking age would increase health risks
Lowering the drinking age would increase the number of motor vehicle accidents and would also have a negative impact on adolescent brain development.
OPINION: Gillette’s commercial calls for action
The Gillette commercial doesn’t frown upon manhood but instead calls for action and accountability.
OPINION: Drinking age should be lowered to 18
High drinking age causes a severe imbalance of responsibility and privilege for young people.
OPINION: Forming New Year’s resolutions supports health, wellness
The New Year brings a time for self reflection on the past year and for setting goals for the new year through the form of New Year’s resolutions that support one’s health and wellness.
OPINION: Fresh starts do not require a new year
New Year’s resolutions are not all they are cracked up to be.
OPINION: Government shutdown isn’t worth it for federal workers
A congressional inability to compromise brings national consequences.
