A 7 page study proposal on the relationship of endorphin release to the perception of pain. The writer theorizes that vigorous exercise helps lessen non-exercise related pain, and outlines a detailed research proposal for proving this.
Bibliography lists five sources.
A 5 page overview of the uses and effects of ephedrine, a drug also known as ma huang, ephedra, epitonin, and Ephedra sinica among the general public. Notes the use of the drug in legitimate medical applications but emphasizes that its use as a nutritional supplement can be dangerous. Outlines the Food and Drug Administration's limitations in regulating the drug and concludes that the real responsibility lies with the consumer. Bibliography lists 7 sources. An 8 page research paper exploring the relationship between exercise and anxiety.