September 2009 Archive

Diabetes T’ai Chi

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Managing diabetes through exercise could be easier than some people think. A new study at the University of Florida suggests T’ai Chi lowers blood glucose levels and helps control diabetes. Here’s UF researcher Beverly Roberts.

Filed under Audio on Wednesday, September 30, 2009.

Diabetes T’ai Chi

Managing diabetes through exercise could be easier than some people think. A new study at the University of Florida suggests T’ai Chi lowers blood glucose levels and helps control diabetes.

Filed under Video on Wednesday, September 30, 2009.

UF study: Tai chi can help people with diabetes lower glucose levels

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A regular tai chi exercise program can help people better control their diabetes and lower glucose levels, according to a University of Florida study.

Filed under Health, Research on Wednesday, September 30, 2009.

Campaign to urge Gators to wear helmets while riding scooters

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida will kick off “Gators Do It with Helmets On” Scooter-Helmet Safety Week on Thursday.
The campus-wide initiative is an effort to increase the number of UF students who wear helmets when driving and riding scooters. The campaign is part of October’s National Helmet Safety Month.
The weeklong safety campaign [...]

Filed under Announcements, InsideUF (Campus), Top Stories on Wednesday, September 30, 2009.

The Virginian-Pilot: Diane H. Mazur

Law professor Diane H . Mazur was quoted in a Sept. 27 Virginian-Pilot story about the contradictory policies faced by gays in the military.

Filed under UF In The News on Wednesday, September 30, 2009.

Miami Herald: Philip Williams

Philip Williams, director of the Center for Latin American Studies, was quoted in a Sept. 25 Miami Herald story about the future options for the deposed Honduras president, Manuel “Mel” Zelaya.

Filed under UF In The News on Wednesday, September 30, 2009.

Associated Press: Carmen Allegra

Dr. Carmen Allegra, an oncologist, was quoted in a Sept. 25 Associated Press about medical treatment for women with DCIS, or ductal carcinoma in situ.

Filed under UF In The News on Wednesday, September 30, 2009.

Associated Press: Joe Little

Joe Little, professor of law emeritus, was quoted in a Sept. 25 Associated Press story about a lawsuit filed by a woman who alleges her husband’s death was hastened by harassing phone calls from a bill collector.

Filed under UF In The News on Wednesday, September 30, 2009.

South Florida Business Journal: Ted Kury

Ted Kury, director of energy studies at UF’s Public Utility Research Center, was quoted in a Sept. 21 South Florida Business Journal story about a computer forecast model to help utilities determine potential savings for hurricane protection. The story was the result of a News Bureau news release.

Filed under UF In The News on Wednesday, September 30, 2009.

Palm Beach Post: Fletcher Baldwin

Fletcher Baldwin, a professor emeritus and constitutional law scholar, was quoted in a Sept. 21 Palm Beach Post story about the state’s questioning of the use of a speed-catching van in Juno Beach.

Filed under UF In The News on Wednesday, September 30, 2009.