The June 28 KidsPost story "Why the R word is not okay" missed a wonderful opportunity to stop kids (and adults) from degrading another huge group of people: gay men and lesbians. More prevalent than the hurtful terms "retarded" or "you're a retard" is "that's so gay" or "you're so gay." These are often used jokingly, just as the "r" word is, and they're just as painful.
I appreciate that the article focused on those with intellectual disabilities, but even a sentence or two about the other group of folks who are also commonly insulted and degraded could have knocked out two slurs at one time. Read More...
People who spend most of their work time sitting were found to be at least 16 percent more likely to die earlier than normal, for any reason, than were those who do not sit much while on the job, according to research published in the journal JAMA Network Open.
For those who predominantly sit at work, however, the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease (CVD) was 34 percent higher than for non-sitters. Read More...
Zack Bia is an Instagram Star who was born in 1996. He is best known for his relationship with Madison Beer and his Instagram account, which has amassed over 150,000 followers. His net worth and salary are unknown. Zack Bia is a member of Instagram Star Age, Biography and Wiki 💰 Net worth: $100K - $1M About Social star who gained fame as the boyfriend of Madison Beer. He is best known for his Instagram account, where he has garnered over 150,000 followers. Read More...