I like wine so I don’t really need any other reason to encourage me to drink it. If I did, there are plenty to choose from with the latest one that I have found, being that it helps to prevent eye disease. Apparently the chemical resveratrol in red wine prevents age related deterioration of the…
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Drink Wine to Stay Sane
Is perhaps a little more than this article claims but it does seem that a daily drink in old age can improve memory in most elderly people. A study has found that 80% of elderly people would benefit from a daily alcoholic drink. It seems the anti-inflammatory properties of alcohol protect against dementia and stroke….
Is English Sparkling Wine Better than French?
Is the question raised in this article. English sparkling wine has been winning more and more awards and is certainly now very good. The problem still remains that the English climate can be unpredictable and often a whole harvest can be wiped out by a poor summer. When we have a good harvest, however, we…
Being Overweight Counteracts the Benefits of Red Wine
If we believe what we read in the press red wine has many health benefits. It seems, however, that if you are overweight all of the potential benefits are blocked. New research had found that when given to overweight men Resveratrol the active compound in red wine had no positive effects.
Red Wine: Is There Anything it Can’t do?
I have read a lot about the benefits of drinking wine, most people are prepared to admit it offers some health benefits when drunk in moderation. This is the first time, however, that I have come across anything claiming it can prevent hearing loss. The research claims that the chemical resveratrol found in grapes and…
Red or White Wine?
Experts have found that that wine drinkers lifestyles can be generalised according to their preferred wine colour. They studied the social habits of wine drinkers and found that those who drink red are more likely to have a degree, be married and drink more frequently. White wine drinkers on the other hand were home-lovers who…
World Wine Shortage Predicted
A world wine shortage has been predicted after experts forecast production will slump to the lowest level in 37 years. Output has been affected in many areas by adverse weather conditions with France’s harvest being affected by winter drought, hailstorms and an arid summer and Italy’s crop also suffering weather damage although on a less…
Drinking Can Be Harmful to the Brain
Research carried out by Rutgers University has found that even moderate drinking such as two glasses of wine can halve the amount of brain cells we produce. The research found that moderate drinking can decrease the production of adult brain cells by as much as 40% with long term effects including impaired memory. I guess…
Giant Bottle of Wine
This giant wine bottle is 30ft long and weighs three tonnes. It was made specially for the Sixth Yantai International Wine Expo held in Shandong province. It was designed so that all the visitors could try the same wine. I wonder how many litres of wine it actually contains.
Another Reason to Drink Wine
I am always pleased when I find another excuse to drink wine. A study has found that drinking one or two glasses of wine a day can protect women against brittle bones. Those who drink a moderate amount of alcohol were less likely to develop osteoporosis. The findings come after another study which found drinking…