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Rockin’ around the Wii: Video games fun but pose social, health risks

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Move over Tickle Me Elmo. The recently released Nintendo Wii and Playstation 3 video game systems are rivaling the giggling red monster as the gifts children beg their parents for most this holiday season.

Filed under Research, Health, Technology, Family on Thursday, December 7, 2006.

As Hasidic population grows, Jewish politics may shift right

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — In an era when the Jewish population in America is stable or declining, ultra-Orthodox Hasidic Jewish numbers are growing rapidly — a trend that may make the Jewish community not only more religiously observant but also more politically conservative.

Filed under Research, Family, Religion on Monday, November 27, 2006.

UF study: Girls perform better on tests when feuding parents divorce

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A clean break from a bad marriage is actually better for the couple’s school-age daughters than a troubled union, a new University of Florida study finds.

Filed under Research, Family on Thursday, September 7, 2006.

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.

‘Grandtravel’ popular bonding experience for grandparents

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Seniors who like to “spoil the grandchild” without interference from the parents have discovered that the safest bets are long trips to theme parks, historical sites and even on safaris, a new University of Florida study finds.

Filed under Research, Business, Family, Aging, Gender on Tuesday, July 25, 2006.

Women more likely to be perpetrators of abuse as well as victims

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Women are more likely than men to stalk, attack and psychologically abuse their partners, according to a University of Florida study that finds college women have a new view of the dating scene.

Filed under Research, Education, Family, Law, Gender on Thursday, July 13, 2006.

Scallop season begins July 1. Do you know where your snorkel is?

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Get your snorkel and swim fins ready: it’s time to go hunt scallops.

Filed under Research, Family, Florida on Thursday, June 29, 2006.

Mother’s Day roses could soon smell sweeter, thanks to UF research

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — University of Florida researchers may have good news for disappointed consumers who want to know why their Mother’s Day roses just don’t smell as good as they used to.

Filed under Research, Family, Gender, Agriculture on Thursday, May 11, 2006.