When Linda Mullenhour enters the pool, she takes control. All eight members of her class mimic her every move, listening to her verbal commands. “One, two, three, four,” she says, “and we’re going ...

Nearly 1 in 4 older adults experiences a fall each year, but most don’t realize that targeted exercises can dramatically lower that risk. Maintaining strength and balance is key to staying active, ...

Both my parents have been athletes all their lives. Their combined track record includes hockey team captaincy, multi-day cycle treks and regular triathlons. My mother, in particular, is still raking ...

Among older adults with mild-to-moderate depressive disorder diagnosed during a primary care visit, antidepressant medication or supervised group exercise sessions may decrease symptoms to a similar ...

Elizabeth Nesset knows that when she graduates from medical school she wants to specialize in geriatrics, the treatment of older people. But already, thanks to a new and one-of-a-kind program at UMD's ...