Football is still cool. On campus, we worship football players and consistently encourage them to risk serious injury in the name of our entertainment. Also, it should be noted that in the National Football League the majority of players are Black while the majority of viewers are white, so there are major systemic imbalances in who bears the costs of football. I understand why sports are fun. I love the passion people have for their teams, the cheers and the taunts.
Personally, the Blues Brother dance after the third quarter is one of my favorite traditions at the University. However, this does not mean football should be the outlet of our enthusiasm for athletics. I went to a basketball game for the first time this semester and, wow — what a good time! Why does a football game have to take four hours? Other sports like basketball, hockey and soccer have more constant action, making them much more interesting than football. Also why the heck is Michigan football outdoors?
Why do people want to brave the elements for four whole hours? This year alone, Michigan football attendees suffered from sunburn, pouring rain and freezing temperatures. I will admit that the Mr. Brightside moment in the rain looked like good fun, but does three minutes of iconic music make up for four hours of shivering? I would say no. These are pretty good arguments.
Is there inconsistency in my calling for an end to the NFL? The onus is on us, the fans and, more directly, the team owners who pay the players to hurt themselves for our enjoyment. Football fans are like Roman citizens cheering as gladiators fight to the death in the Colosseum.
Todd counters that we pay lots of people in lots of other professions for the risks they take, the danger they put their bodies in.
Ice road truckers, halibut fishermen, fire jumpers, underwater oil rig welders, police officers. Should we outlaw all these professions? At a certain point, society would crumble. Like eating foie gras. It is a luxury. It satisfies something deep inside us: bloodlust, that same inclination that causes backups at accident scenes and the popularity of videos of lunchroom brawls posted on World Star Hip Hop.
We watch an airborne human body get absolutely pummeled by another airborne body, helmet first, and we can hear the crunch of the bones — we can feel the crunch of bones. However, trust issues can extend to other areas of the relationship. For example, if one spouse has a secret credit card or bank account, it's a type of financial infidelity.
If the only solution to your trust issues in your relationship is to get divorced, find a divorce lawyer to start the process of separation. Opposing Life Goals. Finally, you might need to think about divorce if you and your partner are at odds with your future. People grow and change over time, even within a relationship. It's not uncommon for couples to grow apart and want different things as the marriage continues. This can result in a troubled relationship. For example, if you want to travel but your partner wants to place firm roots in one place for the rest of their life, you could have a difficult time overcoming those differences.
Other opposing life goals include things like careers, finances, hobbies, retirement plans, raising a family, and more. Usually, it's not one thing that drives a couple apart, but many. If you and your spouse no longer see eye to eye look for some of the crucial signs and signals of a potential divorce before it's too late. Now is the time to save your marriage before it's too late. Too many marriages end because of complacency and ego.
Don't think you can get by just on auto-pilot, no matter how good a life you may be providing. So talk to your spouse. Step up your game. Talk to a therapist. It's totally normal for couples to start taking one another for granted. It's also totally normal for couples to stop trying to woo their partner. So get back to the gym, get back to your hobbies.
Dress better, and treat your spouse like you did when you were first dating. Even if you got married for the wrong reasons, that doesn't mean you can't make your marriage work. That doesn't mean that "work" can't be fulfilling and rewarding. But it's naive to think you can just coast once they've said "I do". The best marriages maintain mystery and romance, decades after saying their vows, and yours should too. Millions of Americans have found comfort in pet ownership.
The media has been awash with stories about a surge in pet ownership, as Americans have taken advantage of the ability of pets to improve emotional well-being. America is going through a mental health crisis.
This crisis predates the global pandemic, but has in many ways been dramatically exacerbated by it. In , The emotional toll of the pandemic has been heavy, with over half of U. Anxieties over work, uncertainty about the future and other triggers have intensified the mental health crisis. The direct, emotional benefits of owning a pet go beyond owning traditional pets such as dogs.
For instance, one study compared the effects of keeping a rabbit, a turtle and a toy on the emotional well-being of stressed adults. Whereas the toy had no effect on the emotional well-being of these adults, stroking the rabbit or turtle helped ease the stress levels of these adults.
It seems that forming a connection with a living creature is the important thing. Another study showed that even keeping crickets could help boost emotional well-being. The key to improved emotional well-being seems to be the regenerative powers of exercising compassion and taking care of another living creature. Feeding it, taking it to the veterinarian , making sure it gets the right exercise, and other such things, are good for your emotional well-being.
Research suggests that dogs, and more broadly, pets, are more than just trusting friends. There are physical benefits to living with a pet, varying from improved cardiovascular health and increased physical activity -someone has to walk that dog! Overall, pet owners have a lower risk of dying from diseases such as cardiovascular disease, than non-pet owners. This is true even when you adjust for factors such as body mass index, smoking and socioeconomic status.
In fact, research shows that pet ownership is linked to longer, healthier lives. If you want the secret to a long life, getting a pet should be high on your list. Well, it works the other way round, too: a healthy body, a healthy mind.
With better physical health, comes improved emotional well being. The physical benefits of pet ownership are especially true for people who live alone. People who live alone are at a higher risk of early death than people who live with others. This is because pets are great companions who, because they are so dependent on their owners, prevent their owners from slipping into depression or feeling lonely and not taking care of their health.
Having a pet prompts greater levels of physical activity and healthier living. You changed into your pajamas, turn off the lights, and get yourself ready to sleep.
How do you prefer to sleep, on the back, on your side, or on your tummy? Sleeping on your side , especially left side, is thought to have many benefits to your overall health. This sleeping position allows your organs to get rid of toxins, and help relief chronic lower back pain. Now, this is a very common sleeping position, but incredibly painful to some people, as it causes lower back pain.
If you already experience back pain, sleeping on your back will make it even worse. If you snore, it will increase that problem, too. Do you like to sleep on your tummy, but experience problems oftentimes? The position might not help you. It can tense your neck and your lower back. But if this is how you like to sleep, you might consider using a very soft cooling pillow to keep your neck comfortable. This is a kind of a weird sleeping position, but very common. Studies have shown that people who sleep like this may be quieter and more relaxed.
Lying on your back with your arms tight to your body is actually a good sleeping position, as it helps maintain your spine in a straight line. Starfish is when you lie on your back and sleep with your arms lifted up near your head. Sleeping in a starfish position may induce lower back pain, which interferes with your normal sleep. If you experience back pain, consider placing a pillow under your knees, so you can align the natural curve of your spine.
And there really is no better time to celebrate than by throwing the ultimate winter bash. From inviting your colleagues over for a post-work party to hosting a merry and festive get together with your friends or family for an all-day affair. There is already a lot going on this holiday season. From Christmas carols to skiing holidays, December tends to fill out fast for everyone. But if you are able to throw the ultimate winter bash, you can rest assured that people will clear their diaries to be able to attend.
So how do you go about actually throwing the ultimate winter bash? And most importantly, how do you ensure that everyone has a fabulous time? While there is a lot that goes into party planning, it certainly does not have to be a stressful affair.
In fact, you can nail down the ultimate winter bash with just a few simple party hacks.
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