University Of Florida To Receive $29.5 Million In Recovery Act Funds To Begin Study Of Whether Exercise Prevents Disability In Older Adults
The University of Florida will receive $29.5 million in federal stimulus funds over the next two years from the National Institute on Aging to begin a six-year study on whether a program of structured physical activity can prevent or delay major movement disability in older adults. When completed, funding for the project is expected to total more than $60 million from the NIA, including the $29.5 million through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
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