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Study shows link between morbid obesity, low IQ in toddlers

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — University of Florida researchers have discovered a link between morbid obesity in toddlers and lower IQ scores, cognitive delays and brain lesions similar to those seen in Alzheimer’s disease patients, a new study shows.

Filed under Research, Health, Family on Wednesday, August 30, 2006.

Recreational shoppers don’t just browse but spend more than others

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Leisure shoppers are bullish on buying, says a University of Florida researcher whose study finds these recreational consumers are intensely involved in the sport of bargain hunting and creative purchasing.

Filed under Research, Business, Family, Gender on Thursday, August 24, 2006.

Back to school means getting back to sleep

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Determining the derivative of y times 23 to the 15th power is tough enough. Figuring it out on just a few hours of sleep could be almost impossible.

Filed under Research, Health, Family on Monday, August 7, 2006.