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Nearly half of family physicians don’t follow national guidelines for prediabetes screening
The identification and treatment of prediabetes is one of the most effective ways to prevent patients from developing diabetes, but a new University of Florida…
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UF researchers to study weight management in medicaid-enrolled children
This winter, University of Florida researchers will begin studying two family-based approaches to weight management aimed at children and families in the…
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Study links prediabetes, diabetes in healthy weight adults to sedentary lifestyle
Add one more to the long list of reasons to keep active: A new University of Florida study demonstrates that low levels of physical activity are associated…
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UF researchers to study weight management for children enrolled in medicaid
This fall, researchers at the University of Florida will begin a study examining a family-based weight management intervention program for children and…
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Researchers launch weight management study for children enrolled in Medicaid
This fall, University of Florida researchers will begin studying a family based weight management intervention program for children and families enrolled in…
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UF seeks older adults for study of whether exercise or health education prevents mobility disability
Marco Pahor, director of the UF Institute on Aging (Photo by Sarah Kiewel/University of Florida) The University of Florida is seeking older adults between the…
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UF researchers to study obesity treatment for rural residents
Michael G. Perri, Ph.D. People living in rural America have higher rates of heart disease and obesity than those in urban areas, yet few weight-loss research…
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UF study shows medical management prevents strokes in high-risk patients
A nationwide stroke prevention study shows that medication and lifestyle changes remain safer and more effective at preventing strokes than stenting in…
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Getting physical: UF to test if financial incentives improve health, lower costs
Joining a gym to log in hours on the elliptical or hiring a nutritionist for guidance are good ideas to shed pounds but typically too pricey for people with…
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Sedentary lifestyle cancels out heart benefits of having a normal weight for adults, UF study finds
Starting to slip with your New Year’s resolution to exercise more? A new University of Florida study may provide some motivation. Researchers have found that…