Student Papers
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Injections by Lauren Seers
By jsnaric at May 12, 2012 | 11:39 am | 0 Comment
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy/injection utilizes the natural components of human blood in order to help heal damaged musculoskeletal tissue. PRP therapy was first introduced in the early 1990s but was mainly used in dentistry. It was not until recently that orthopedics and sports medicine began to utilize PRP therapy in hopes of treating injuries to tendons and more...
Tobacco Trends by Anthony Barton
By jsnaric at May 2, 2012 | 11:57 am | 0 Comment
In the late 1970’s, when I was becoming a teenager, I can recall, my dad giving me money to walk to the corner gas station to buy him a pack of cigarettes. Of course, this was before there were any age restrictions on buying tobacco products. Things are different now. In know way would that happen in today’s society. In 1966 the Surgeon General has required the more...
Why You Should Eat Grass-Fed Beef and Pastured Poultry by Tiffany Orick
By jsnaric at April 29, 2012 | 12:11 pm | 0 Comment
There are many health benefits of eating grass-fed beef and pastured poultry vs. eating commercial raised meat. Not all meat is created equal. You get out of meat what you put into it. The average American does not put much thought into the food that is given to the animals before the meat is on their kitchen table. The purpose of this paper is to open up your eyes a bit more...
In Love With Our Phones | Cell Phone Addiction
By jsnaric at April 28, 2012 | 1:01 pm | 0 Comment
We can all agree that our phones have helped us through a lot of situations. Whether it was an emergency, where you needed someone at your side, or you were having a disagreement with friends about who played in what movie and needed the answer. Your phone was there to help. With texting, internet, and your calendar all at your fingertips, the era of the phone has more...
Causes of Childhood Obesity in the United States by Steve Laux
By jsnaric at April 27, 2012 | 2:12 pm | 0 Comment
In the United States, the rate of obesity for all age groups has risen sharply over the past 30 years. Children and adolescents are among those with the greatest increases in obesity rates. During that time period, the percentage of obese children ages 6 to 11 has nearly tripled and for those 12 to 19 years of age the percentage has more than tripled, with both age groups more...
