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Cultural Significance of Yoga
The cultural phenomenon of yoga can be traced back 5,000 years in northern India, although some researchers believe its roots stretch as early as 10,000 years ago. “Yoga” was first mentioned in ancient sacred texts – the Vedas – which are written in Sanskrit. Over thousands of years, the cultural and spiritual heritage of yoga…
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Emotional Wellness & Technology
As we reflect on Depression Awareness Month (October), it’s important to recognize how depression and mental health have developed in our society, and the possible factors that play a role in its manifestation. In 2022, there were 14.4 deaths due to suicide per 100,000 people, an increase of 16% from 2016. According to the CDC,…
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Experience in a Clinical Environment
A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to shadow an esthetician, and examine the specific procedures they perform in a clinical setting. I was taught about some of the biotechnology they use on their clients during treatments, some which has been developed more recently and others they’ve been using in their practice for years.…
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St. Andrews – Golf Culture
The traditions and etiquette that surround golf are one of the reasons the sport is so unique. Recently, I had the opportunity to travel to the Home of Golf: St.Andrews. Knowing previously through my years of golf experience that there are many aspects of the game deeply rooted in tradition, my awareness of this only…
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Recent Anthro Club Meeting
At our most recent Anthropology Club meeting, we hosted a guest speaker who has a degree in Biological Anthropology. She is now well out of undergrad, as well as graduate school. During the meeting she provided insight about the college courses she had the opportunity to take through this major, including the split of science…
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Mayan Ruins of Tulúm
This past week I took a trip to Tulúm, Mexico, and had the opportunity to tour the Mayan Ruins during my stay. These archaeological ruins were situated near a small cliff, overlooking the ocean, with a wall surrounding the main structures and pyramids. If translated, Tulúm means “wall”, as the five gates and three walls…
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St. Patrick’s Day Origin
St. Patrick’s Day commemorates the anniversary of St. Patrick’s death, March 17 (in the fifth century). It also honors Irish culture, heritage, and Christianity’s arrival to Ireland. Patricius (Saint Patrick) began preaching Christianity once he arrived in Ireland but the Celts were unwelcoming and did not accept him or his sermons. He was forced off…
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Holidays and “The Melting Pot”
Though it’s been a few weeks since the holiday season, I decided to look further into the social and cultural aspects of holidays. Claiming a religion for holidays tends to be a commonality that is identified among society, especially around the holiday season, where an individual celebrates a holiday solely due to its cultural dominance.…
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Religion’s Entanglement with Culture
Religion is essentially a set of beliefs that are at the core of culture. Some anthropologists and researchers study how an individual’s religion is linked to cultural beliefs, background, and even how religion is a culture in itself. Culture plays a significant role in society as it allows beliefs to be carried on, as well…
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Cancer Diagnosis
Receiving unfortunate news about an individual close to us can be heavy and upsetting. Just recently, one of the daughters of a family very close to mine got diagnosed with a type of bone cancer called Osteosarcoma. This cancer starts when a healthy bone cell develops an alteration in its DNA. Osteosarcoma is a very…
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