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• National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Information Center

  The focus of the NHLBI is to provide leadership for a national program in diseases of the heart, blood vessels, lungs, and blood; sleep disorders; and blood resources. Visit this site if you are looking for Heart Health information, the latest heart healthy news, clinical trials and clinicial guidelines, as well as links to additional sites. Their weight management area offers low calorie recipes and menus, tips to losing weight, and how to find the right weight loss program for you.

• Women’s Health Initiative

  Located in Bethesda, Maryland, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) established the Women's Health Initiative (WHI) in 1991 to address the most common causes of death, disability and impaired quality of life in postmenopausal women. The WHI focus is on cardiovascular disease, cancer, and osteoporosis. Visit this site to find more information and to learn about their clinical trails.

• American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

  The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) is a national medical organization representing over 40,000 physicians who provide health care for women. This site offers information to women on a variety of health issues, in addition to current health related news releases and legislative news. If you've just relocated, ACOG's physician directory will help you search for a Board Certified OBGYN in your area.

• Melpomene Institute

  Melpomene was founded in 1982 as a unique research and resource center for women interested in physical activity at all levels of frequency and intensity. Recent research projects have included "Playgrounds: Encouraging Active Play for Girls and Boys!" funded in part by the Gannett Foundation; a collaborative study with Runner's World magazine about the impact of menopause and aging on running; and a study of mothers' and fathers' influence on their daughters' physical activity, funded in part by Nike and carried out in cooperation with The Boys and Girls Clubs and New Moon Magazine. As part of Melpomene's mission, it manages a resource center of over 5,500 periodicals, books, audio and videotapes and journals used by teachers, researchers, health providers, members and friends. Visit their site for more information.

• National Institute on Aging

  Since 1974, the National Institute on Aging has worked to improve the health and well-being of older Americans by conducting high quality research on the aging processes, age-related diseases, and special needs of the elderly. The NIA is also the primary federal agency conducting Alzheimer’s disease research. Visit this site to obtain informational pamphlets and booklets as well as accessing numerous links to related sites.

• National Osteoporosis Foundation

  The National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) was established in 1986 as a nonprofit, health organization whose mission is to reduce osteoporosis through programs of research, education and advocacy. Their programs increase public awareness and knowledge about osteoporosis, and you'll find lots of information on this site relating to what osteoporosis is, who is at risk, methods for prevention, current medical news and event schedules, and an online store offering educational videos and products.

• The North American Menopause Society

  Founded in 1989, The North American Menopause Society (NAMS) is North America's leading nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting understanding of menopause, and improving the health of women as they approach menopause and beyond. Its multidisciplinary membership of 2,000 leaders in the field -- including clinical and basic science experts from medicine, nursing, sociology, psychology, nutrition, anthropology, epidemiology, and education -- allows NAMS to be uniquely qualified to provide information that is both accurate and unbiased, not for or against any point of view. They are recognized as the preeminent resource on all aspects of menopause to both healthcare providers and the public.