Stephen Anton

Study Name: Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes: Bariatric Surgery Effects on Brain Function Study Principal Investigator: Ron A. Cohen, Ph.D. | The University of Florida Department of Clinical Health and Psychology Contact: 352-294-5837 wisestudy@phhp.ufl.edu What is the Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes: Bariatric Surgery Effects on Brain Function Study? This study is being…

Time spent in sedentary behaviors could affect whether some people develop Type 2 diabetes later in life. Data from the Women's Health Initiative shows postmenopausal women who sat more than 16 hours during their waking day had the highest risk of developing diabetes. The UF analysis also found that the high risk of diabetes remained even if they otherwise exercised five days a week, 30 minutes per day. Read more.