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    National Institute on Aging, National Institutes of Health
    The National Institute on Aging (NIA) was established in 1974 to conduct and support biomedical, social, and behavioral research and training relating to the aging process, and the diseases and other ... Details >
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    AMC Cancer Research Center & Foundation
    AMC Cancer Research Center & Foundation is a not-for-profit research institute dedicated to the prevention of cancer and other chronic diseases. AMC conducts important cancer research in the areas of ... Details >
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    American Association of Retired Persons
    AARP is the nation's leading organization for people age 50 and older. It serves their needs and interests through information and education, advocacy, and community services provided by a network of... Details >
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    American College of Sports Medicine
    The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) is a nonprofit, multi-disciplinary professional membership organization. ASCM is dedicated to generating and disseminating knowledge concerning the motiv... Details >
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    American Council on Exercise®
    The mission of this organization is to promote active, healthy lifestyles and their positive effects on the mind, body and spirit. ACE's goal is to enable all segments of society to enjoy the benefits... Details >
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    American Running Association
    The American Running Association, founded in 1968 as the National Jogging Association, provides information and support programs for people interested in running as a practical way of achieving physic... Details >
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    Arthritis Foundation
    The Arthritis Foundation is the only nationwide, nonprofit health organization helping take greater control of arthritis by leading efforts to prevent, control and cure arthritis and related diseases-... Details >
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    HCF Nutrition Research Foundation, Inc.
    The HCF Nutrition Research Foundation is a non-profit, public foundation founded in l979. HCF promotes nutrition as a choice for better health, as well as advocating a healthful lifestyle which inclu... Details >
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    National Center on Physical Activity and Disability
    National Center on Physical Activity and Disability (NCPAD) encourages persons with disabilities to engage in regular physical activity so as to maintain good health and prevent the development of sec... Details >
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    National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    The National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse (NDIC) is an information and referral service of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), of the National Institut... Details >
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