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New UF study ranks states’ constitutions for access provisions

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Constitutional provisions for access to government in Florida, California, Louisiana, Montana, and Rhode Island provide the best protection for the public, according to new findings compiled by University of Florida researchers.

Filed under Research, Florida, Law on Monday, March 13, 2006.

UF study: Jazzy store environments not always best for consumers

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Attention shoppers: A new University of Florida study finds that buyers want stores to be turn-ons when they browse for fun but prefer sedate environments when seeking mundane merchandise for everyday life.

Filed under Research, Business on Tuesday, March 7, 2006.

Some heart patients vulnerable to mental stress

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The fear of public speaking might cause some people to do more than just break out in a cold sweat and battle stomach-churning butterflies — it could prove to have consequences for their heart health.

Filed under Research, Health on Monday, March 6, 2006.