Centenarian Pros AND cons

Besse Cooper of Monroe, GA celebrated her 116^th birthday last weekend. Our textbook, along with sources across other disciplines, verify that people are living longer. Japan has the largest amount of citizens who are over 100.  What are two (2) positive AND two (2) negative consequences of living more than one hundred years?

1st Blog Fall 2012- I Only Sweat Socially

My position as a sociologist is the vast majority of humans are social beings. As part of that we regularly strive for belonging. The following quote comes from a New York Daily News article: "People are starved for connection in the world…” I tend to agree, but I never would have imagined the method mentioned in the article. It’s about Karaoke Yoga. I used to think of yoga as a solitary contemplative activity. Then nearly ten years ago I learned about a fitness program called Yoga Booty Ballet (This is for real. It was the top selling fitness program.), four years ago I was introduced to hot yoga, and now sing while you stretch. The latter seems a bit like a modern “twist” on Sweatin’ to the Oldies with Richard Simmons J

People involved in Karaoke Yoga suggest that the program is not so much about hard work as it is about hanging out and having fun in a group. Given there are tons of places to participate in karaoke, do you think people involved in fitness programs like Karaoke Yoga are more interested in cardio or community? State your reasoning for your answer. You may be one of the “community” people, feel free to share your story.

Read the full article here: http://articles.nydailynews.com/2012-06-29/news/32475682_1_suspension-yoga-yogis-yoga-singing