Essays on Caffeine

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The study further indicated that about 151 milligram or higher of caffeine consumption can also increase the risk of miscarriage that may occur either on the first or the second trimester of pregnancy. Caffeine intake in more than the moderated amount can cause a delay in conception, even ...

Caffeine is one of the stimulants used around the world with disagreements on who should be using it as it is one of the main ingredients of energy drinks. Whenever people consume such energy drinks to keep alerting they forget to consider the other caffeinated foods that they had already ingested as tea and sodas. Studies have shown that caffeine has adverse side effects on kids making them anxious, sleepless and bedwetting. The substance may also lead to seriously accelerated heart beats, irritability, excitability, restlessness, concentration lapses, dizziness, headaches, abdominal pain and dehydration (The Editor).

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Caffeine is the most pervasively used psychoactive and widely used mood-altering drug in the world. The fact that caffeine is not regulated implies, this drug does not have severe effects. It is clear that the coffee, tea and other beverages that contain caffeine result in addictions. Research indicates that the caffeine is extremely addictive, with ability to cause conditions of intoxication, withdrawal, and dependence. The addiction arises from its ability to induce sleep, decrease pain, and fatigue, boost memory, and promote anxiety. Caffeine helps in sustaining duration, maximizes effort, and increases speed during endurance events. It has not been ...

1. Objective: The objective of this study was to check whether coffee intake can help protect against fatal oral/pharyngeal cancers in a large US prospective cohort study. 2. Study design: The study included individuals from among the 1 million plus (men and women, average age 57 years) participants of the Cancer Prevention Study II by the American Cancer Society. The study participants completed a confidential questionnaire designed to obtain information about behavioral, dietary habits and family health history including cancer. 3. Strength of study design: The study described by Hildebrand J. and others (2012) was large and included participants ...

Introduction

Although drinking tea has been said to have health benefits for many centuries, only recently have its medicinal value been investigated empirically. There are four general categories of tea. These are green, black, white, and oolong tea. Black tea and green tea are the most common types. Black tea, which is obtained after fermentation and oxidation through fermentation, is the most commonly consumed kind. However, recent research indicates that some nutrients and elements are lost through oxidation. Green tea, which is the least unprocessed kind of tea, contains antioxidant polyphenols, especially the catechins believed to contribute to health benefits. ...

Abstract

This is a lab report that examines an empirical study of the role of caffeine in the human body and impact and reason for continuous consumption of caffeine. The research involves a study of 1060 respondents who are examined in various elements and aspects of the effects of caffeine on them. The research identifies that there is an empirical evidence of an increase in energy levels amongst people who consume coffee. However, this change is not so large when compared to consumers of Rooibos tea. Also, the research indicates that energy levels are not significantly increased by people who take ...

Influence of Coffee on Exercise

Caffeine is a pharmacologically active substance that is consumed extensively around the world today. Various dietary sources of caffeine include coffee, tea, chocolate, carbonated drinks and energy beverages (Goldstein et al., “International society” 2010). Among these dietary sources, coffee is the most significant and widely consumed source of caffeine around the world in the present times. Statistics from North America and Europe show that around 90% of the adults consider themselves as regular coffee drinkers and their average caffeine intake adds up to approximately 200mg per day (Pesta et al., 2013). Chemically, caffeine is 1, 3, 7,-trimethylxanthine i.e. ...

Caffeine has been a favorite go-to substance of people who suffer from lethargy when waking up in the morning or staying late at night for work. In the article Caffeine Use Disorder: Widespread Health Problems that Needs More Attention the American University (2014) provides a logical argument on the negative side effects of caffeine. The institution also gives a fair warning to people that these effects can lead to very serious disorders if not addressed accordingly. Several studies have reported the positive benefits of caffeine. Manufacturers have capitalized on the antioxidant properties (Ziaedini, Jafari and Zakeri, 2010) of the substance to ...

Caffeine Intake Reduction and Feeling Tired

The series of studies have been taken recently to define the connection between constant consumption of caffeine. They determined high risk factors for organisms’ wellbeing. Caffeine is one of the most used drugs in the planet. The wide range of different drugs contains caffeine even if they are not associated directly with this component, such as OTC stimulants and combination analgesics. Caffeine can also be found in tea or coke. Therefore, it can be seen that this drug plays important role in the life of contemporary society. This issue deserves special attention. The close connection between the constant ...

The morning cup of coffee and all its varieties, is under a constant scrutiny for its impacts on health and cognition of consumers. Various studies have tried to showcase the effects of caffeine on the functioning of human body; in the present essay we will discuss some of the health benefits of coffee based on existing scientific research. Coffee is derived from the dried, roasted, and crushed seeds of the coffee plant. Coffee beans are rich in caffeine, antioxidants and various other phytochemicals. Studies show that the phytochemicals derived from coffee play a significant role in lowering neurodegenerative disease risk(Mikuls ...

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Ecology Abstract The predictability of radish (Raphanussativus) seed germination was investigated using student T number-1 and tuckey test with the data collected from the measuring root length after being treated with different factors. Radish seeds are an edible root vegetable that was domesticated in Europe and pre-Roman times. Its significance as a vegetable is considered to be due to its short period of emergence. In order to manage radishes, we gathered more detailed information required on its seed bank dynamics. Conducting this experiment helped us gather more knowledge of the factors regulating germination radish seeds. These information helped ...

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Introduction and Literature Review

The value for a drug is significantly impacted by the dissolution rate, chemical stability and solubility of the drugs thereby impacting the pharmaceuticals efficiency as well. In the pharmaceutical industry multi-component crystals such as hydrates, solvates, co-crystals and salts have a major role during the design of new solids. Solid does not self-crystallize. It crystallizes in varied forms depicting random crystal properties. Various approaches are used to modify solids like Salting, Solvation, Hydration, and Polymorphism. Apart from these approaches, Co-Crystallization is a promising new approach to modifying solids (Nauha, ...

Chocolate Essays

One often hears the popular views that the thing that one enjoys is often dangerous. Still, everyone looks love and comfort food, but is comfort foods healthy food choices? Often, individuals hear contradictory arguments about controversial foods such as fast foods, alcohol, and chocolate. One minute these foods help to ease the emotional stressors and physical well-being of individuals and the moment one hears the horrifying details of the dangers of these foods. Chocolate is one of the most controversial of these harmful foods. Many individuals recognize that chocolate contains mood-altering chemicals that elevate an individual’s mood from ...

Caffeinated Beverages and their Effects on Attention Performance Tasks

Methodology As per the requirements of the study, we will try to understand how the consumptions of energy caffeinated drinks affect the Attention Task performance for participants. We will conduct this test on 20 participants (10 male and 10 female) selected randomly from a major college campus in the area. Since the participants in the experiment will be college students, we expect them to be within the age range of 20-25 years. From the initial group, participants will be screened to meet the requirements of the test. The selected 20 participants will be asked to take the Conner’s ...

Discussion

Raphanus savitus is a cool-season crop. The radish seeds are living organisms that lie in the state of dormancy and affected by different factors such as air, temperature, light and moisture. Every single seed of radish can grow into a seedling provided it gets an ideal environment. However, that doesn’t happen normally. The experiment examines the effect of acid, base, caffeine, and microwaves on the germination of Raphanus savitus seeds. The main purpose of the experiment was to test the negative and positive effects of different environmental factors on seed germination. The data was collected after two weeks. It ...

Introduction

Germination is the process by which a plant develops from a seed and grows in optimal conditions where temperature and water available is suitable for the transformation of a seed into a plant. The conditions are favorable when the right balance of air, moisture and temperature are reached that stimulate the seed to come out of hibernation and start sprouting a root and shoot that starts the process of germination(Bewley, J. Derek, et al). Mostly, germination is the growth of embryonic seeds. When a seed is germinating and fertilizing, it produces an embryo where an embryo is present after fertilization and this embryo gets ...

Caffeine is present in tea leaves and can be readily extracted. This is the producer that was demonstrated in this laboratory experiment. In the laboratory experiment, the teabags were heated to ebullition for five minutes. The ebullition was sequenced by an extraction which applied dichloromethane. All of the washings occurred in a separator funnel. The residual substrate was subsequently evaporated up to the point of where the crude caffeine remained as a residual. Sublimation was applied in order to separate the purified caffeine from the crude caffeine. The mass of the sublimate is was 0.0035g. The percentage yield of the caffeine ...

The article “How to Sleep Better: ‘Sleep Hygiene’ Solutions for Better Sleep” by Breus considers the circadian rhythm, aging, psychological stressors, and social or recreational drugs as the main causes of potential sleep deprivation. Considering those causes, the article then lists 11 tips for improving sleep, such as reducing stimulants (e.g. nicotine, caffeine, and alcohol), reducing fluid intake before sleep, reducing light and noise exposure, and avoiding naps during the day. Based on my self-study, I cannot agree with all recommendations for improving sleep proposed in this article. I tried using window blinds under the assumption that it would ...

Coffee and caffeine can be a cup that is so delicious, but also so dangerous. Coffee in today society can come in all types. There is the ice or hot coffee. There is wide range of brands to choose from. The way the coffee is made, plus how the coffee drinker likes their coffee makes it alluring. This paper will look at the alluring of coffee about benefits and problems that coffee and caffeine can bring. It will discuss why this is an important. Last, it will explain the addiction of coffee and caffeine throughout. One of the ...

The green extract of coffee has with numerous health claims and benefits. It is to facilitate proper functioning of thinking and alertness. It is to treat stomach disorders, diarrhea, vomiting, headaches, and osteoporosis. Some people have used it to prevent and control some lethal diseases such as cancer and Crohn’s diseases. Most importantly, this extract has as revolutionary a weight loss beverage that is to burn pounds of calories without exercise. The author of this paper assertively discusses various cases where the green coffee extract is to have an effect on weight loss or not. According to Buchanan, ...

Experts have gone back and forth on the topic of the possible health benefits of coffee versus the health problems it causes. On the whole, most experts will admit that coffee in small doses does not cause damage. Some experts will go so far as to say there are potential health benefits to coffee, primarily in its anti-oxidant effects. Unfortunately, when we discuss coffee we are generally not talking about the moderate amounts that cause no harm. The truth is caffeine is an addictive drug that requires ever larger doses to create its desired effect. Additionally, when researchers ...

Introduction

A type of beverage consumed to get an instant mental and physical stimulation is referred to as energy drink. Some of the most popular drinks known to give wings to their consumers include Red Bull, Adrenaline Rush, Erektus, Venom and ISO Sprint. In the US, people in quest of quick gratification take to addiction of some form of energy boosters through coffee, tea and highly caffeinated energy drinks. Energy drinks are very popular among young and adults both; especially adolescents and young adults drink the energy beverages at a shocking rate. The easy availability of energy drinks in the market ...

Energy drinks are consumed to increase the concentration levels of an individual. This is normally the case when the energy drinks are consumed in moderation. When consumed in average quantities, the effects are similar to drinking a cup of coffee. Ideally, energy drinks contain caffeine in high quantities. Hayes and Laudan (311) indicate that energy drinks are targeted to the young adults who are normally college students who study late or want to party. Further, there is also an increasing use of energy drinks by online gamers and athletes (Hayes and Laudan 311). Energy drink consumption poses a serious health hazard ...

Caffeine is a compound that has a molecular formula of C8H10N4O2 and is commonly known as methylxanthine [1]. The systemic name of caffeine is either 3,7-dihydro-1,3,7-trimethyl-1H-purine-2,6-dione or 1,3,7-trimethyl xanthine. Other names that are used to refer to caffeine include mateine, theine, coffeine, and guaranine. It is a chiral molecule and has no stereoisomers. The caffeine compound has two groups of amide that predominantly exist as zwitterionic resonance structures. In these structures, the atoms of nitrogen and carbon are bonded through a double bond to one another making the two nitrogen atoms are basically planar. This results in a ...

Caffeine is the name that is used to commonly refer to the trimethylxanthine and has a molecular formula of C8H10N4O2 (Helmenstine, 2013). The compound has two major systematic name, which are 1, 3, 7-trimethylxanthine and 3, 7-dihydro-1, 3, 7-trimethyl-1H-purine-2, 6-Dione. Other common names that are used to refer to caffeine include guaranine, coffeine, mateine, theine, and methyltheobromine. The molecular structure for caffeine is as illustrated in Figure 1 below. Caffeine is usually produced by a number of plants that include guarana, coffee beans, cacao beans, and tea. It usually acts as a natural pesticide in plants where it kills or paralyzes insects ...

- Purpose The purpose behind conducting this experiment is to separate or extract Caffeine, which is an alkaloid and a weak organic base from the de-carbonated cola drink. - Procedure - A 125mL separatory funnel supported by an iron ring is taken and positioned on an iron stand. 60mL of de-carbonated cola drink is then transferred into it followed by the addition of 5.0mL Methylene Chloride (CH2Cl2) and insert the stopper. - The pressure built inside the flask must be released by inverting it and opening up the stopcock instantly. The stockcock must be closed again ...

Abstract

Animals whose body temperatures are affected by their surroundings are said to be ectothermic. If an ectothermic organism is exposed cold conditions, the heart rate of the animal lowers. In high temperatures the heart rate of the animal is very high. Caffeine being a stimulant works by causing the nervous system to work faster. It further leads to the constriction of the blood vessels. The Daphnia magna sometimes referred to as the water flea lives in the fresh waters. It is an exothermic crustacean. The results of Table one shows that Daphnia’s heart rate lowers as temperatures the temperatures ...

Introduction

Matcha Green Tea which is also known as maccha is a fine powder of green tea.1 It’s origin is in Japan though it has come to be spread in most parts of the world, notably in Asia. It is gradually creeping into the rest of the world, including America.4 Though it is mainly used as a beverage; matcha is also used in various ways such as flavoring as well as dying of foods which include green tea ice cream, noodles, soba and mocha noodles.1 It is also widely used for the making of Japanese confectionary also known as the wagashi. ...

Introduction

Caffeine is an ingredient in a variety of beverages including coffee, tea, chocolate drinks, cola drinks. Caffeine is also included in some prescription medications (McKinley Health 2004). Caffeine has long been regarded as an ergogenic aid as it has been shown to increase muscle contractibility, aerobic endurance and enhancement of fat metabolism. (McKinley Health 2004). Caffeine acts as a mild stimulant to the central nervous system and the effects of caffeine can be modulated by the subject’s age and body mass (McKinley Health 2004). Caffeine has been shown to improve performance, including endurance, when taken prior to exercise (Ryu et ...

Abstract

Caffeine is a widely-used drug that modifies the psychological condition of the consumers. At high doses, it causes various caffeine-related symptoms such as agitation, as well as the restless legs syndrome. Since caffeine is a habit forming drug, it allows the development of tolerance and withdrawal symptoms. It also alters sleep patterns in accordance with the consumed daily caffeine dose. Although its arousal of the central nervous system can induce pleasant effects at relatively lower doses, caffeine can impair concentration and attention at increased doses. The present study, therefore, examines the various adverse effects of consuming caffeine at high doses. The ...

Caffeine occurs naturally in more than 60 plants including tea leaves, coffee beans, cacao pods and kola nuts-used to flavor soft drink colas (Medicines in my Home, 1). Worldwide, 90 percent of people consume caffeine in different forms. The use of caffeine has several effects to the human body.

Caffeine changes the working of the brain and the body by stimulating the central nervous system-brain, spinal cord and the nerves. Caffeine makes one feel more awake and alert. This is a major reason why people take it (Snel, 3). Moreover, caffeine is used as a prescription and over-the-counter drug to improve ...

1. What is the name of your journal?

Answer:- American Psychological Association.

2. For whom does it seem to have been written? For example, is it directed toward a special kind of psychologist? Does it include articles that would be of interest to educators or others outside the field of academic psychology? If so, list several titles.

Answers:-The article seems to have been written for educators who are psychologists too.

3. Choose a representative research article whose title interests you. Write the name of its title and briefly explain why it interests you. Answer: -Effects of Acute Caffeine Administration on ...

Introduction

According to medical studies, caffeine a stimulant drug contained in coffee, affects the heart rate of a human being. A state-of-the-art medical facility, Premiere Hospital wants to determine whether or not to serve caffeinated beverages to their patients in waiting rooms; the hospital would like to establish whether a relationship exists between coffee and the human heart rate. The hospital tested a sample of fifteen patients to whom they had served coffee, and obtained data. Each patient’s heart rate was recorded before and after taking a caffeinated beverage. This analysis seeks to establish whether there is a significant relationship between coffee and the heart ...

Gates points out a Harvard study stating the link between coffee consumption and suicide (Gates 16). The study concludes stating that coffee consumption on a daily basis lowers the suicide risk. The study was conducted with 200000 participants in total making a comparison between coffee drinkers and the non coffee drinkers in the case of suicide cases and found that about 50 percent of the risk involved in suicide is reduced as a result of drinking two to four cups of caffeinated coffee daily. The study also makes a comparison of caffeinated and non caffeinated beverages and identifies that coffee with caffeine are most ...

Ultraviolet-Visible Absorption of a Two-Component Mixture

Introduction. An HPLC instrument was used to determine the UV-Visible Absorption measurements of a cola containing benzoic acid and caffeine. The absorbance wavelength was also measured for an unknown solution. Standards were prepared in order to graph calibration curves (absorbance vs. concentration). Four dilutions were made from the 50 mg/L benzoic acid standard. Four dilutions were made from the 100 mg/L caffeine standard.

Part 1. The UV-VIS spectra for the unknown sample are presented in Figure 1. The spectra showed two peak absorbance at wavelengths 228 nm and 273 nm.

Table 1. Unknown Sample, Peak Absorbance.

Figure 1. UV Absorbance ( ...

Outline Thesis: Conversably, chocolate is good for human health as it improves cardiovascular healthiness, heart functioning, prevents cancer, as well as brain stimulant.

Arguably, human health is the most important issues in the globe today. Therefore, people in the world would like to know entirely everything that can be good for their health. In this case, chocolate is very good for human health. Chocolate is a substance prepared from the seeds originated from a plant known as cacao. Several products of chocolate are accessible on various markets. Undeniably, the products range from cocoa, which is powdered to white chocolate. ...

Analysis of Unknown using Standard Solutions and HPLC

Part 1.

The data for the construction of the standard curve for caffeine and benzoic acid are presented below.

The graphing of the Caffeine Standard Curve (figure 1) demonstrates an R2 of 0.9898 so this is standard curve is satisfactory for our experiment since 0.9898 approaches 1 closely.

The graphing of the Benzoic Acid Standard Curve shows a better fit as R2 = 0.9989. Each sample measuerment lies on the standard curve.

Part 2.

5 ml of warm Mello Yello was left to sit until the carbonation had released CO2 into the air (outgassing the cola). Then 2 ml of the outgassed cola ...

Introduction

Coffee has been a favorite morning companion for many adults throughout the years. This beverage is believed to be the motivating power people need whenever they feel they need to wake up and stay alert. However, despite the fact that coffee is an appealing trend and everyday habit for many millions across the globe, how health is it to drink coffee? Opinions definitely vary. Coffee has been both denounced as health destroying and medicinal over time. Coffee break was the outcome of an ad back in 1952 that was quickly promoted to a “daily ritual in workplaces, homes and churches” (American ...

History

Ergogenic aids are dated back to around 100 years ago. Warriors and athletes during the early period used food items like the lion’s heart and the deer liver to effect their speed, strength and bravery during games, battles and even hunting. Over the years Ergogenic aids have been widely used especially by amateur and professional athletes. Gaining a competitive advantage over one’s competitors is a known phenomenon in the sports world. Most athletes have been dropped out of important races due to ergogenic aids use in order to enhance their performance. Ergogenic aids are substances or treatments that ...

People used to think that if they ate a certain animal, they would acquire some of the characteristics of the eaten animal. People now think that if they ingest certain chemicals that enhance the performance of a laboratory rat, they too would develop greater power. Athletes, and others, are in constant search for the latest supplement— hopefully legal— that might enhance their performance and make them better athletes. But, for most supplements, the evidence is weak, or completely lacking. Nonetheless, there are a few dietary supplements, including caffeine and creatine, that have been shown to help. A novel type of ...

Introduction

Teratogen is broadly defined as an environmental agent capable of causing abnormal prenatal variation in form or function. In other words, it can be any environmental factor that can produce a permanent abnormality in structure or function of an embryo or fetus or restriction of growth of an infant (Gilbert-Barness, 2010). In prenatal life, exposure to teratogens may even lead to death of the embryo or fetus. It is estimated that approximately 15% of all congenital structural abnormalities observed in a child are due to exposure to some kind of teratogens during the prenatal life (Brent, 2001). A larger number of ...

In one three-day period, I slept a total of 24 hours. The first day I went to sleep at 11 pm and woke up at 7 am the next morning after 8 hours sleep. The next day I stayed up until 1 am studying and got up again at 7 am the next morning after 6 hours sleep. That afternoon I tried to take a couple of naps but I kept waking up. I think I slept about 1 hour all together. That night I went to bed early, at 10 pm and slept until 7 am the next for another ...

International Marketing Plan

Executive Summary Coca-cola Company is considered to be most well-liked and accepted largest-seller of the soft-drink in the history, along with it, considered as the most decipherable brands all over the world. It is offering various regular, low-and-no-calorie gleaming beverages; bottled water; fruit juices as well as fruit drinks; energy drinks; sports drinks; along with ready-to-drink coffee and tea. Under the name of Coke brand, Coca-Cola has with time, introduced various cola drinks. Coca-Cola Company recognized to retort to the domestic needs. And the company often thinks merely about the domestic opportunities available until and unless company is ...

Executive Summary

Athletic drink market is continuously growing. Currently, this market is worth $7 billion, and it is expected to grow into a $20 billion market by 2020. The products available in the market are of “one size fits all” type with Pepsi and Coca-Cola dominating the market share. Since the nutritional requirements vary from one person to another on the basis of size, weight, height and type of sports, the “one size fits all” type of products fail to fulfill all the bodily needs of a sports person. Customade is a product that has been designed to provide customized nutrition solution to people ...

INTRODUCTION

Undergraduates and youths in general have different opinions on the outcome of drinking alcohol alone and mixing it with energy drinks. Their perceptions differ because of the variant experiences the individuals have had for long. There are different articles used in this report that have significant information to the opinions of undergraduates concerning the outcome of drinking alcohol alone and mixing it with energy drinks. This report includes different journal articles with different and relevant information on the mixed consumption of alcohol and energy drinks.

The Social Learning Theory

The social learning theory plays an elemental role in the identification and analysis of ...

Introduction

Cortisol is a steroid hormone produced in the adrenal glands located on top of kidneys and is usually released in response to particular circumstances and events, including acute stress and waking up in the morning. It significantly affects the body’s processes and helps its effort to maintain homeostasis (Aronson, 2009). It also plays a major role in human nutrition, as it helps regulate energy by determining which type of substrate (and which amount), protein, fat, or carbohydrate, the body needs to meet its demand efficiently. If cortisol stress hormone is increased for long periods of time and becomes chronically elevated, ...

Dehydration

Introduction Water is an essential chemical substance in the human body, and it possesses unique physical and chemical properties. The human body consists of 45% to 77% water depending on age and sex. Water plays a significant role in the nourishment of the cells and removal of waste from the human body and its deficiency may lead to poor metabolism and functioning of the body (Brown, 2011). The excessive loss of water or deficiency of body water is referred to as dehydration. In dehydration, the body’s output of water is greater than the intake, and it can be ...

Diverticulitis refers to the rupturing of the diverticuli resulting to infection in the tissues that surround the colon. Diverticuli refers to small bulging sacs in the inner wall of the intestine which are as a result of pressure within the colon as a person ages. The sacs are known as diverticulum in singular and diverticuli in plural. Scholars have argued that a lower fiber diet may contribute to the development of diverticuli owing to the fact that the colon has to use more pressure to push the stool forward. Diverticulitis then occurs as a result of faces being trapped on the diverticuli resulting ...

In today’s society, athletes have been using different types of drugs to enhance their performance. But, the excessive use of drugs has a negative impact on the health and wellness of these athletes. For many athletes, to need to excel often outweighs the need to practice sound judgment in their fields. As such these athletes resort to the use of drugs as there is the strong belief that performance enhancing drugs have complete positive reactions on individual users. In recent years, the mass media has played a negative and a positive role in the way athletes perceive the use of drugs. The ...

As advertising executive and in an effort to identify the new business for the agency the plan as directed by management for Rockstar energy drink. The brand is a success in term of creating a niche for its drinks and having revenues exceeding $1 billion annual threshold, still the brand as stated in the chart below is a far third player in the sports drink industry dominated primarily by Red Bull and followed by Monster. As stated on caffeine informer (2014), the chart clearly showcase Red Bull as the dominant leader, with the growth of Monster evident, however the % share ...

METHOD

PARTICIPANTS Initially, I identified 963 individuals to participate in the study. The number reduced to 876 after cleaning and identifying those that were not truthful. Eventually, I settled on a filtered sample of 625 participants. I noted the participant sample size both initially and after data cleaning. The inclusion method involved the responses from the participants. Additionally, Psychology 105 students were included in the study. The exclusion criteria involved the participants who did not respond randomly. Eligibility of participants varied from the demographics, to timeline follow back to the AEAS. Firstly, the participants were to be of both genders. ...

DRUGS

- True legalizing drugs that are currently illegal would go a long way as far as revenue collection is concerned. The objection is however based on considerations other than finances. Human life is more valuable than any amount of revenue and as such no illegal drug should be legalized. - Legislation is the way to go as far as drug abuse is concerned. All drugs should however not be made illegal. An example is alcohol. If drugs are declared illegal then the war on them is made official and this is more likely to deter their use. - ...

Therefore it Should be Illegal

Coffee has become the liquid gold of the world; in the article, “Coffee as a Social Drug,” it is clearly stated that coffee is a globalized drug; therefore coffee should be declared illegal and taken from the market. The first warm drink that almost all children are exposed to is chocolate and as he or she gets older and enter adolescences he or she is introduced to coffee. Once presented, with coffee a lifelong intimate relationship is formed and going without it is unthinkable. Coffee is the one drug that does not have any social barrier; the rich enjoys it and ...

Chapter 1: Java Report: Making Sense of the latest buzz in health-related news

Studies on the effects of coffee have provided different findings on the risks and benefits related to caffeine. This concept has introduced the idea of ascertaining whether the correct scientific process was carried out in a study. Establishing certain facts requires a certain approach in science. Initially, personal experience is the basis of conducting an investigation. Consider a study to investigate the effect of caffeine on memory. Research studies done on the subject of interest (coffee studies) can be obtained from peer-reviewed scientific journals. This is because of the unbiased critique that the study presents. Once this research is carried out, ...

Latasha Ross

American Public University Modern science has proven that there is a significant connection between body and mind. Mind and cognition are very important for our emotional functioning in everyday activities. Also, they represent the base for psychological health. However, when it comes to physical health, some scientists are not convinced that mind and thoughts can be responsible for development of ailments. This field has waked up curiosity in many researchers and became very popular during the last few decades. Psychological wellbeing is very dependent on cognitive style and emotional interpretation of reality. If someone has pessimistic cognitive style, ...

Starbucks is currently one of the most successful companies worldwide. With over 16,850 shops in 40 countries and raking in revenues of $10.7 billion, it is clear that Starbucks is a coffee retail magnate. For fourteen straight years, they’ve maintained a 5% same-store sales growth. (Lepore, 2011). However, one does not climb to such great lengths without a strategic industrial plan. Such success is not a product of circumstance, but of in depth analysis and planning. This paper aims to thoroughly study Starbucks’s business plans through a strategic analysis model through its five components: industry ...

Introduction

Marketing strategy allows an organization to concentrate its limited resources on the greatest opportunities so as to increase its sales and achieve a competitive advantage over its competitors. Hydroxycut and Xenadrine have different marketing strategies. A good marketing strategy should have the users’ interests at heart. A company should not mislead the users on the use of a product in an attempt to gain more customers. Honesty leads to customer confidence and trust. The main aim of any marketing strategy is to have as many customers as possible and maintain the customers. However, if false information is presented then the customers ...

The effects of proper nutrition on athletic performance are impossible to overemphasis. Diet is important for all people; but for athletes it becomes even more important as it is a part of their job to perform on the field. Turning into a tip top competitor obliges great qualities, great preparing and moulding and a sensible eating regimen. Ideal nourishment is crucial for crest execution. Nourishing falsehood can do as much mischief to the aspiring competitor as great sustenance can offer assistance Nourishment and athletic execution: Nourishment can help improve athletic execution. A dynamic way of life and activity schedule, alongside eating ...

Legalization of Marijuana is a controversial topic, and like any other contentious subject, it faces a great number of support and opposition. According to Gerber, the drug was termed illegal from the early 1990s, but after the passing of the Marijuana Tax Act of 1937 possession of marijuana was termed as a crime, as it was even used in the industries (Gerber14). With time, the American Medical Association (AMA) championed against the claims that marijuana causes insanity, and was not of the same level as opium and cocaine. Gerber argues that by 1969, the Marijuana Tax Act was declared unconstitutional and passed ...

There are four major classifications of drug actions on the human body. These are stimulants, depressants, hallucinogens, and narcotics. These are the four main classes of drugs used in most parts of the world (Walsh & Schwartz-Bloom, 2007). Stimulants, just as the name suggests, “stimulate” or “increase” body activities and processes. Some are legal and widely used in the world. However, all stimulants are addicting. Heavy use of stimulants has both short term and long term effects. The short term effects include depression, headaches, exhaustion and apathy. The short terms effects include addiction, irritability and feelings of hostility and ...