Nutrition & Fitness

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• 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 access to numerous links to related sites.

• National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

  The Institute conducts and supports basic and clinical research on many of the most serious diseases affecting public health. This site offers information on current educational programs for the public as well as multiple resource links to related health sites.

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),is located in Atlanta, Georgia. Their focus is to promote health and quality of life by preventing and controlling disease, injury, and disability. This site is a wealth of information - visit their Health Topics, A - Z web pages for lots of good information on product safety, health conditions and treatments. Other examples of how they have categorized health information for easy access include the areas of Adolescents & Teens, Environmental Health, Foodborne Illnesses, Infants & Children and Women's Health.

• National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute

  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.

• Food and Drug Administration

  The FDA ensures that the food we eat is safe and wholesome, that the cosmetics we use won't harm us, and that medicines, medical devices, and radiation-emitting consumer products such as microwave ovens are safe and effective. FDA also oversees feed and drugs for pets and farm animals. The FDA's responsibilities include serving as a channel through which patient issues and viewpoints can be brought to the attention of the extensive FDA medical and regulatory staff. The FDA staff ensure a comprehensive and timely response to individuals with questions and concerns related to health issues. This site is a wealth of information and includes a MedWatch section which discusses safety issues involving medical products and medications.

• Weight Control Information Network

  The Weight-control Information Network (WIN) is a national information service of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), National Institutes of Health (NIH). WIN was established in 1994 to provide health professionals and consumers with information on obesity, weight control, and nutrition. WIN has also developed the Sisters Together: Move More, Eat Better program that encourages black women, 18 to 35 years of age, who live in Boston, to achieve a healthy weight by making changes in their lifestyle. WIN produces, collects, and disseminates materials on obesity, weight control, and nutrition. This site provides: publications, including fact sheets, and brochures, article reprints, and conference and workshop proceedings and much more.

• 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.

• Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases National Resource Center

  Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases National Resource Center [edit] Established in 1994, the NIH mission is to provide patients, health professionals, and the public with an important link to resources and information about metabolic bone diseases, including osteoporosis. Visit this resource center if you are looking for links to valuable sources of information, and if you have questions about osteoporosis, Paget's disease and other types of bone diseases.

• National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases

  The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) is a component of the National Institutes of Health. NIAMS leads the Federal effort on research into the causes, treatment, and prevention of arthritis and musculoskeletal and skin diseases and disseminates this information with the goal of improving public health. Most of these diseases are chronic, and many of these diseases disproportionately affect women (for example, lupus, scleroderma, fibromyalgia, osteoporosis). NIAMS is a key contributor to women's health research and this site offers valuable information through press releases, medical reports and additional links to various other medical sources into the causes, prevention and treatment of these diseases. The site also has information regarding clinical studies taking place and results of completed studies in these medical areas.

• American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)

  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 which are provided by a network of local chapters and experienced volunteers throughout the country. The organization also offers members a wide range of special benefits and services, including Modern Maturity magazine and the monthly Bulletin. This site offers information on a wide range of topics including political issues, best seller book reviews and career opportunities targeted to this age group.

• American College of Sports Medicine

  The ACSM site is geared both toward professionals of Sports Medicine as well as to the general public. They have developed "statements" concerning exercise related topics which include: The Prevention of Sport Injuries of Children and Adolescents; Wearing Bicycle Helmets Dramatically Reduces Death and Disability from Head Injury; Exercise Training Helps Control Blood Pressure; Exercise in the Cold; Jogging Strollers; Tennis Elbow; Heat Illness Prevention; Eating Disorders - Anorexia and Bulimia and Chromium Supplementation. This site also offers books and resources related to finding the personal fitness program that's right for you.

• American Heart Association

  The American Heart Association website offers in-depth, medical information about various types of heart disease, conditions, and treatments. Their focus is on education and prevention but they also offer condition advise such as, "Living with Heart Failure". They developed an "A to Z" guide outlining everything you need to know about various heart conditions, and will help you to assess your own risk for heart disease.