When people reach a certain age, different aspects of health need to be assessed. The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) has recently updated…
Recommendations for Health Screening Tests After 50
January 31, 2012
Category: Senior Health
A Simpler, More Effective CPR Method
January 20, 2012
Many people do not realize that there is a new form of CPR that is simpler and more effective than the old method. The new…
Can Exercise Fight Parkinson’s Disease?
December 27, 2011
Exercise has many benefits, and for Parkinson’s disease patients, it may serve an even larger purpose than merely maintaining fitness. Parkinson’s researcher, Dr. Jay L….
How Your Hearing Aid Might Be Protecting Your Brain
December 16, 2011
While we may not always notice small changes to our senses as we age, our brains definitely do. A recent study from the University of…
Diabetes: A Worldwide Epidemic
December 1, 2011
We’ve all heard that U.S. citizens, as a whole, are getting larger. What we don’t typically hear about is that diabetes is also on the…
Strengthen Your Mind
November 17, 2011
Just like the rest of your body, the mind needs exercise to stay healthy. Luminosity offers free games and tests that give your brain a…
Surprising Health Information: Inflammation is the Culprit
October 31, 2011
Inflammation is the foundation of health and the wellbeing of our cells, but unless you know how to manage it — it could eventually kill…
Vaccination Information
October 27, 2011
The following are some great information resources Continuum has compiled for you to learn more about what’s new for the 2011/2012 season: Information on Vaccine…
Breaking Through the Vaccination Myths
October 20, 2011
There are many common misconceptions about flu vaccinations. It is not possible to get influenza from the traditional flu shot. The vaccine is made from…
From Flu to Shingles: What Do You Need to Know?
October 13, 2011
Should you get the flu or pneumonia vaccine? Which flu vaccine should you get? Historically, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have recommended three…