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There is a growing concern for nomophobia all around the world. It is a phobia that describes a person’s nature to be stressed or upset when their phone is not with them. In an article from 2014, the US alone has
Read MoreThere is a growing concern for nomophobia all around the world. It is a phobia that describes a person's nature to be stressed or upset when their phone is not with them. In an article from 2014, the US...
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Cora commented on the post, Social distancing while in quarantine
Hi Manuel,
I liked reading your post. It was informative and well though through. I agree more people need to take part in wearing masks when they go outside. They are endangering themselves and others. What scares me the most are the people who are asymptomatic and think they don’t need to wear a mask. Your other point about staying indoors is…Read More -
Cora commented on the post, Online schooling good or bad?
Hi Paula,
I really enjoyed reading your post. I agree that everyone is responding differently to the online schooling. Some are excelling while others are taking a turn for the worse. It is disheartening that this year we will not be able to walk for graduation as a collective class. I researched for some more perspective from other students on…Read More -
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There is a hashtag that has become more relevant on Instagram called, #fitspiration. Within #fitspiration videos and photos of extremely fit people are on display. The captions are either inspirational quotes or
Read MoreThere is a hashtag that has become more relevant on Instagram called, #fitspiration. Within #fitspiration videos and photos of extremely fit people are on display. The captions are either inspirational quotes or body updates. The goal of #fitspiration is...
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Hey Aria,
I agree that these hashtags or posts can make people start to think about their weight and that’s good! We want them to think about their weight so that they will be encouraged to make a change. If one doesn’t like the way they look or are sick of facing certain health problems then maybe they will find the courage to go out and exercise or make healthy decisions next time. We need to spread awareness about this because there are too many health problems and lives on the line if we don’t make a change in our society.
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Dear Cora,
I agree that sometimes what we see on social media could be deceiving and some people could get the wrong message from it, however, I don’t think that’s the intention or responsibility of the publisher. I think that fitspo is done for a good purpose and that is to uplift people in the fitness community as well as to encourage others to make healthier choices. If a certain audience takes this the wrong way then I think that is a problem that the person should solve within themselves instead of finding the good in the post that is what it intended to in the first place. It’s mainly promoting a healthy lifestyle which is something we desperately need nowadays with the rising obesity problems and health issues.
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Cora commented on the post, Do you think wild animals should be caught?
Hi Heriberto,
Your summary was interesting. You have a good point about animals being killed or being taken as pets not being a good thing. In my biology class last year I learned about the genetics in dogs. I, for one love dogs and have two at home. It was shocking to hear that humans have genetically domesticated and transformed dogs to fit our…Read More - Load More Posts
Hi Cora,
I agree with you that this trending hashtag can be sending the wrong message to those persons who are partaking in the challenge. This is because they could start thinking of their weight in a negative light as this website elaborates on whether it could be harmful versus healthy: https://www.forbes.com/sites/andrewarnold/2018/11/26/fitspiration-on-social-media-is-it-helping-or-hurting-your-health-goals/#6ac15bb847f0.
Sincerely,
Aria Handlon