Emeritus Senior Living - June Newsletter

June 2011

Celebrate Men's Health Week - June 13-19

In honor of Men's Health Week, we, at Emeritus, would like to share with you an article by David Zinczenko titled "Chocolate Milk Diet" that was featured in "Men's Health" magazine. According to David Zinczenko, the "Chocolate Milk Diet" can help to remove some of our belly fat when consumed with a healthy diet.

Here are four reasons why chocolate milk can help us lose our belly fat:

  • The Calcium Effect
  • The Vitamin D Factor
  • Endurance Boost
  • Protein-Body-Weight Connection

Read more to find out the health benefits of chocolate milk.

The Oprah Winfrey Way for Caregivers

Oprah opened her final show by warning there would be no big give-aways, but instead she shared the highlights of the Oprah way of living. Here are three of Oprah's lessons that can help you care for a loved one:

  • You are worthy.
  • Everyone wants the same thing.
  • Use your light to serve others.

We invite you to read more on Dr. Vicki's "The Oprah Winfrey Way for Caregivers."

SMore Genes and Alzheimer's Disease by Dr. Paul Nussbaum

Two large studies have discovered five new genes related to Alzheimer's disease. This type of discovery can help to better understand the disease process and potentially unlock new treatment approaches.

Read more of Dr. Paul Nussbaum's article to learn what five new genes have been discovered and how these genes make the disease more likely in the elderly.