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2018 in Review: Reflecting on Our Achievements, Part 2
Part 2 of our “2018 Year in Review” focuses on the research institutes and centers that are part of the UF Health family: Cancer Center Clinical and…
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Aerobic and strength training exercise combined can be an elixir for better brain health in your 80s and 90s, new study finds
People in the oldest stage of life who regularly engage in aerobic activities and strength training exercises perform better on cognitive tests than those who…
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Augmenting Cognitive Training in Older Adults: The “ACT Study”
Have you sometimes forgotten a phone number, walked to another room to complete an errand but forgotten what it was while walking, or failed to notice a car…
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Big ideas on a shoestring budget-NIH budget crunch forces scientists to get (even more) creative
Science starts with a blank page and a big idea. Then comes the hard part: writing it all down. The process of securing funding takes months — sometimes up to…
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College of Medicine researcher gets prestigious neuroscience research grant
University of Florida Health researcher Laura P.W. Ranum, Ph.D., has won a prestigious Javits Neuroscience Investigator Award from the National Institute of…
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Comprehensive Stroke Care: Saving Lives, Enhancing Outcomes
At 3:15 in the morning, almost one year ago to the day, Catherine Flanigan woke up and asked her husband for assistance in going to the bathroom. Her speech…
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Healing at Home: Eileen Branham
UF Health Shands HomeCare is a comprehensive home health and personal care agency devoted to helping patients maintain an independent lifestyle or continue…
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In recognition of World Kidney Day, UF Health physician answers questions about kidney disease
Chronic kidney disease doesn’t always come with warning signs or symptoms. To one University of Florida Health physician, it is a silent killer. March 11 is…
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Janis and Janet: The Twins Who Tamed Tremor at UF Health
By the time Janet Plum makes the short but taxing trip to serve the coffee, the mug is only half full. What’s missing of the morning brew is dotted on the…
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Oral Health and Back to School: Insights From UF Health’s Dr. Olga Ensz
Good oral health isn't just about flashing a winning smile. It's foundational to overall wellness. With kids still settling into the young school year, we…