Exercise & Anxiety : An 8 page research paper
exploring the
relationship between exercise and anxiety. The writer begins by
offering operational definitions, the results of a literature search
and concludes with a summary and recommendations for further
research. Bibliography lists 10 sources. Exercise.wps Exercise-Induced Asthma : A 6 page
paper on the causes of
asthma and its relationship to exercise. Main focus is on youth
sports in schools. Subjects covered include: medications,
alternative treatments (warm-ups, masks/scarves, swimming for
cardiovascular and strength training, relaxation), and what
school coaches and parents in combination can do to help young
athletes. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Exasthma.wps
Creating an Asthma Education Program : An 8 page
research paper which examines topics which should be covered
in establishing an education program which will empower both
the asthma patient and the patients family to take control of this
chronic, yet controllable disease. The writer covers such topics
as creating a personalized care plan, the role of allergens, and
how to control them in the home environment. Bibliography lists
8 sources. Asthmaed.wps
Asthmas Effects on Lung Function : This 5
page paper
addresses diagnosis and treatment of the disease in terms of
lung function. The healthy lung is examined in order to explain
its reaction during acute asthma episodes. Possible long term
consequences of the disease and treatment, as it pertains to the
lungs, are examined. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Asthlung.wps
The Human Respiratory System & Intense Exercise :
A 4 page paper on the human respiratory system. The writer
covers how the system works, the lungs' capacity for holding
air, and that which specifically takes place during inhalation and
exhalation. Applying these principles, the paper then attempts to
solve whether the human respiratory system acts as a hindrance
during intense exercise. It is concluded that the load on the
respiratory muscles has only a minor role in the regulation of
ventilation during heavy exercise. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Respsyst.wps
Nutrition and Athletic Performance : A 5 page
research
essay exploring the role of nutrition in athletic performance.
Discussion includes the value as well as potential detrimental
effects of fat and carbohydrate loading, hydration, vitamins and
minerals. Suggestions given regarding intake of these elements.
Bibliography includes 6 references. Athletes.wps
Caffeine And Behavior : An 11 page paper that
discusses the
impacts of caffeine on behavior, based on physiological changes
caused by the drug. This paper considers physiological changes
relative to neurotransmissions that impact behavioral
considerations presented in a number of supporting studies.
Bibliography lists 6 sources. Caffeine.wps
The Medical Supply Industry : A 4 page overview of
the
demographic and other factors concerning the medial supply
industry. Various statistics are cited concerning sales forecasts,
imports/exports, and more. The writer concludes that the
industry is a benevolent one-- who purpose is geared towards
helping others-- and whose money primarily goes to just that
cause. Industry.wps
Vanguard Specialized Health Care Fund : A 6 page
paper
evaluating the long-term performance of this mutual fund.
Investing in major drug firms, health service organizations (i.e.,
HMOs) and medical equipment manufacturers and distributors,
this fund shows promise for continued growth regardless of
whatever level of volatility exists in the stock market at any
given time. This fund consistently has been rated in the top ten
performing mutual funds since 1986, not only overall but in all
categories of one, three, five and ten years, averaging more than
26 percent return annually for five years. The paper concludes
that this fund is a wise choice if the investor is seeking a proven
fund with the objective of long-term growth. Bibliography lists
7 sources. Vanguard.wps
Hospital Mergers / Pros and Cons : A 6 page overview of the
history of structural change within U.S. hospitals. An emphasis
is placed on the merging of smaller hospitals into large hospital
systems and the pros and cons of those mergers. Bibliography
lists 7 sources. Hospmerg.wps
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