Category: Life & Experiences 1502
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Do the Trobrianders Have Fathers?
Introduction Trobrianders are the inhabitants of the Trobriand Islands officially known as Kiriwina Islands lying at the eastern coast of new Guinea. They live in traditional settlements and have traditional beliefs about reproduction. These people are completely ignorant of physiological paternity (Lyons 2004); they see no connection between copulation and procreation treating a father of…
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History and Growth of Skateboarding
The history of skateboarding can be traced back to the early 1950s. This activity was brought about by the craze of surfing, whereby youths came up with some wooden skate boxes attached to skate wheels to try surfing on the pavements just for fun (Stock and Powell, 2010). This idea is believed to have come…
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Measuring Muscle Function: Muscle Size and Strength Training
The target population includes young (18-30 years) and older adults (55 years and older). Young adults, individuals between 18 to 30 years of age, require endurance and muscle size training. Endurance is recommended because it is at this age, it is important for an individual to build up muscle mass and bone density, as they…
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An Evaluation of Paris 2024 Summer Olympics’ Bidding Process
The International Olympic Committee (I.O.C.) approved France to host the next summer event in 2024. Paris was chosen as a strategic city of welcoming professional sportspersons in international sports, including athletics, football, basketball, and volleyball, among others. The decision of awarding the bid was based on significant social factors relevant to contemporary issues. Executive officials…
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Puberty Discussion Board Post
Within the human lifespan, puberty is one of the most significant periods that is characterized by the most vivid changes in the multiple areas of the life of an individual. The scope of rapid changes in the brain and body of a child in adolescence exposes individuals to enhanced anxiety and uncertainty. Thus, parents or…
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Adding Yoga to Your Life: Benefits of Yoga
Imagine yourself being healthy, active, and flexible at the age of 80. Is it possible for you to play with your grandkids outdoors at 90? You can answer these questions by yourself if you add yoga to your life. I am sure that this practice is one of the critical components of a healthy lifestyle…
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Sustainable Tourism as an Oxymoron
Regardless of current travel restrictions imposed by the outbreak of COVID-2019, tourism remains an engaging cultural practice, economic activity, and educational possibility. It is a powerful tool for recreation and social integration. However, tourism inevitably puts pressure on natural resources: it largely depends on air transport and thus contributes to air pollution and climate change.…
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The Influence of Pets on the Well-Being of Older People
Cole, A. (2019). Grow old along with me: The meaning of dogs in seniors’ lives. International Journal of Community Well-Being, 2, 235-252. This study explores the relationship between older dog owners and their pets. One of the main conclusions in the article is that the relationship between older people and dogs is reliable and friendly.…
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Do You Need Steroids in Sports
Table of Contents Common steroids Reasons Why Sports’ Women and Men Use Steroids Dangers Associated With Steroids Usage in Sports Anabolic Steroids Dosage and Addiction Conclusion References According to (Goldman, 1984), Steroids are generally classified into corticosteroids and anabolic steroids, but the category linked with sports is that of anabolic steroids. Corticosteroids are legal drugs…
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Should Societies Impose Monogamy?
Monogamy refers to exclusive mate selection and bonding among men and women in society. In a population, individuals compete for partners to reproduce with, thus, creating an opportunity for natural selection. Following the variation of conformity among people, preference for a sex partner accounts for the evolutionary changes realized over time in societies. The implication…