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January 1, 2007

Drinking wine extends life expectancy

According to the Harvard Gazette, Researchers at Harvard University have found that a molecule that is an active ingredient in red wine can slow the aging of human cells. Called resveratrol, the wonder substance seems to work in the same way as does drastic calorie cutting.

Physicians recommend a glass or two of red wine a day as part of a heart-healthy diet. Remember it is still important to drink wine in moderation and sensibly.

November 20, 2006

Red Wine Ingredient Increases Endurance, Study Shows

According to the New York Times, a new study shows that an ingredient in wine actually increases your endurance. We all enjoy wine and now it seems that everyday we're being given an extra reason to drink! The ingredient that does the trick is resveratrol.

" A drug already shown to reverse the effects of obesity in mice and make them live longer has now been shown to increase their endurance as well. Experts say the finding may open up a new field of research on similar drugs that may be relevant to the prevention of diabetes and other diseases."

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November 6, 2006

Yes, Red Wine Holds Answer. Check Dosage says NY Times

Can you have your cake and eat it? Is there a free lunch after all, red wine included? Researchers at the Harvard Medical School and the National Institute on Aging report that a natural substance found in red wine, known as resveratrol, offsets the bad effects of a high-calorie diet in mice and significantly extends their lifespan. This was first published on the NY Times website with an image of mice!nytimeswine.jpg
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October 9, 2006

Health warnings for pregnant women

Health warnings on bottles of wine urging pregnant women not to drink alcohol are to be made compulsory in France according to Decanter magazine. All bottles imported and sold in France will need to display the warning. Producers can print the warning in writing or feature a government approved picture.

India should enact sensible health safety laws when it comes to alcohol. In the absence of laws like these, it is important for wine drinkers, producers, distributors, hoteliers and restaurateurs to constantly inform the general public not only about the health benefits but also about the risks of drinking wine.

So the next time you are attending a wine tasting whether it is being conducted by a Sommelier at a hotel or by a friend at a dinner party, please ask the speaker to talk about the health questions related to wine as well. It will help spread awareness about when to drink and when not to drink wine.

September 21, 2006

Red Wine may help Alzheimer's disease

Maybe the medical field really likes wine. Every year or two a medical researcher discovers yet another health benefit in drinking wine. This time Jun Wang and other researchers at the New York’s Mount Sinai School of Medicine have discovered that red wine may help reduce alzheimer's disease. There is one caveat, this is based on a study conducted on mice. We are yet to see whether it applies to human beings as well.

August 30, 2006

Alcohol and your Health - Does it help?

Choosing to drink alcohol is always a personal choice and will always be. Governments rarely, if ever interfere when it comes to the drinking habits of their adult populations. However, it is important to understand the health benefits and risks if you do choose to drink.

There are few better authorities than the Mayo Foundation and their accompanying website, MayoClinic.com to advise you on the benefits and the risks of drinking. The key takeaway - drink in moderation which means no more than 2 drinks a day if you're a male adult under 65 or 1 drink a day if you're a female or a male over 65. Read Alcohol and your health - Weighing the pros and cons for more important information.

July 2, 2006

Researchers Say Red Wine Can Help With Sleep

There is yet another excuse to enjoy a glass of red wine with your evening meal. Grape skins include melatonin, the hormone that keeps our body clocks in check and tells us when it is time to go to bed. Wines that are particularly rich in this compound include Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Chianti. Researchers from the University of Milan, said that the compound could help keep our circadian rhythms, or body clock, in check.

June 22, 2006

Chocolate and Red Wine to the Rescue

Studies have shown that chocolate, especially dark chocolate when taken in moderation can decrease blood pressure and cholesterol levels. As we all know, red wine in a similar fashion is a popular cholesterol fighter. However, what happens if you don't enjoy drinking wine? Fortunately, as this article points out, there is always grape juice.

June 6, 2006

Soya Sauce better than Wine

According to Reuters, dark soya sauce, widely used in east Asia, may prove to be more effective than red wine and vitamin C in combating human cell damage, researchers in Singapore said.

Scientists found that the sauce -- derived from fermented soya beans -- contains antioxidant properties about 10 times more effective than red wine and 150 times more potent than vitamin C, Singapore's Strait Times reported on Saturday. Antioxidants -- found in red wine, fruits and vegetables -- counter the effects of free radicals, unstable atoms which attack human cells and tissues.

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June 1, 2006

Drinking Wine during Pregnancy

If you were thinking about even sipping wine while being pregnant, then think again. Drinking alcohol during pregnancy, particularly during the first or second trimester can permanently harm the cognitive development, lowering IQ in the child, a new study found according to David Liu, Ph.D. at Foodconsumer.org. All it takes is 4 oz. of wine to cause damage.

May 14, 2006

Trouble hearing? Wine may help

Scientists now say wine may supply antioxidants that protect the delicate hairs of the inner ear that are essential for hearing. According to an article in New Scientist magazine by Andy Coghlan, oxygen free radicals produced over the course of a lifetime, or in response to loud noise or certain antibiotics, damage the inner ear hairs.

May 10, 2006

Scientists Say New Wine May be Effective Eczema Treatment

German scientists have produced a seaweed wine which will apparently help improve eczema. Seaweed is fat-free, low calorie and full of vital minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, iodine and sodium. Seaweed also removes radioactive strontium and other heavy metals from the body and improve eczema. We do not know how good the wine is but at least it is healthy.

March 27, 2006

Wine and Chocolate - A marriage made in heaven?

Eating chocolate has been proven to lower cholesterol, reduce blood pressure, promote blood flow and improve your mood. And now, some experts suggest that pairing wine and chocolate is both extremly enjoyable and healthy. An increasingly popular trend is to introduce chocolates as you're finishing a bottle of wine and ending your dinner. Red wine like a cabernet-sauvignon blend or a shiraz are often a good partner to dark chocolate. Always remember though, that wine and chocolate are only good for your health when consumed in moderation.

March 12, 2006

Red Wine makes you smile

A glass of Bordeaux may be the best thing for your teeth according to an article in The Independent, UK. Scientists have discovered that compunds in red wine play a role in preventing gum disease and tooth loss. The findings were presented at a meeting of the American Association for Dental Research in Orlando, Florida recently. Polyphenois, a compound found in the skin and seeds of the grapes has a"significant inhibitory" effect on the growth of bacteria in the gums.

Alcohol in excess is known to increase the risk of mouth cancer though red wine has a number of health benefits. These include reducing the risk of heart disease, cancer and Alzheimer's disease among others.

February 26, 2006

Wine fights diseases of ageing

RESEARCH has revealed that a potent antioxidant in red wine dramatically slows ageing in organisms as diverse as yeast, fruit flies, fish and mice. And primates too! David Sinclair, who leads a research team investigating the ageing process at Harvard Medical School in Boston, USA told an international genome conference in Victoria, Australia that antioxidant resveratrol protects against virtually all the major diseases of ageing in two ways - Resveratrol, which is found in plants, can prevent damage to DNA and proteins as organisms age.

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