What does it mean to be healthy? Is it as simple as eating “right,” exercising, and weighing a certain amount? I eat “right” and exercise regularly, and I’ve had an autoimmune disease since I was about 10 years old. I also wear glasses. Is that also considered unhealthy? And what about mental health, where does […]
The InStepp Blog: Our Perspective
Visit the InStepp Blog often to get our perspective on issues and local events. Our bloggers continually scan the internet looking for news, ideas and other information of potential interest to our readers.
Women’s Safety: Its Realities and Double Standards
As women, personal safety is an ever-present concern in our lives. There is no doubt that the world generally feels far more unsafe for women than it does for men, starting from a young age. In fact, most of us take habitual precautions that we don’t even think about anymore. Do you carry pepper spray, […]
The Overwhelming Presence of Negative Media
Biden unveils extreme-heat plan – but doesn’t declare climate emergency (The Guardian) Federal appeals court allows Georgia’s six-week abortion ban to take effect immediately (CNN) He killed four classmates in a school shooting. Will a jury convict his parents? (New York Magazine) When I woke up this morning, I reached for my phone and started […]