Wine Drinkers Live Longer than Beer Guzzlers
A recent article in the Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis determined that drinkers of wine benefit from its cardio-protective effects, more so than those who drink beer or other spirits, and may also live longer. The article is part of a series of papers published in an open forum on wine, alcohol and cardiovascular risk. The analysis,... view more... (2005-01-31)
... Haemostasis determined that drinkers of wine benefit from its cardio-protective effects, more so than those who ... in an open forum on wine, alcohol and cardiovascular risk. The analysis, encompassing various international studies, ... a number of studies that wine drinkers in many cultures are from a higher socio-economic status ... have a better diet than non-wine drinkers," states Professor Morten Gr'¸nb'¦k, author ...
Electronic tongue tastes wine variety, vintage
You don't need a wine expert to identify a '74 Pinot Noir from Burgundy - a handheld "electronic tongue" devised by European scientists will tell you the grape variety and vintage at the press of a button. view more (2008-08-04)
Rapid, portable detection of wine composition could preserve quality and stop fraud
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You don't need a wine expert to identify a '74 Pinot Noir from Burgundy - ... substances characteristic of a certain wine variety. Components such as acid, sugar and alcohol can be ... age and variety of the wine.
The tongue was invented by Cecilia Jiménez-Jorquera and ...
Wine may protect against dementia
There may be constituents in wine that protect against dementia. This is shown in research from the Sahlgrenska Academy at University of Gothenburg in Sweden. view more (2008-04-11)
There may be constituents in wine that protect against dementia. This is shown in research from ... report how often they drank wine, beer, and liquor by selecting from seven categories on a ... who reported that they drank wine a considerably lower proportion suffered from dementia, whereas this correlation ... only alcohol they drank was wine," says Professor Lauren Lissner, who directs ...
Wine drinkers have healthier diets than beer drinkers
People who buy wine also buy healthier food and therefore have healthier diets than people who buy beer, finds a study published online by the BMJ today. view more (2006-01-20)
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People who buy wine also buy healthier food and therefore have healthier diets than ... Studies have shown that drinking wine is associated with lower mortality than drinking beer or spirits. ... studies have also suggested that wine drinkers have healthier diets than beer ...
Red wine vs. white? It makes no difference when it comes to breast-cancer risk
The largest study of its kind to evaluate the effect of red versus white wine on breast-cancer risk concludes that both are equal offenders when it comes to increasing breast-cancer risk. The results of the study, led by researchers at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, were published in the March issue of Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers and... view more... (2009-03-09)
... effect of red versus white wine on breast-cancer risk concludes that both are equal offenders when ... interested in teasing out red wine's effects on breast-cancer risk. There is reason to suspect that ... reason to suspect that red wine might have beneficial effects based on previous studies of heart ... made us wonder whether red wine might in fact have some positive ...
Red wine may lower lung cancer risk
Moderate consumption of red wine may decrease the risk of lung cancer in men, according to a report in the October issue of Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention¸ a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research. view more (2008-10-07)
... - Moderate consumption of red wine may decrease the risk of lung cancer in men, according ... Research.
"An antioxidant component in red wine may be protective of lung cancer, particularly among smokers," said ... the effect of beer, red wine, white wine and liquor consumption on the risk of lung cancer. Adjustments ... with each glass of red wine consumed per month. The ...
New study shows Concord grape juice has a heart-healthy effect not yet reported with red wine
Many studies have suggested that moderate red wine consumption is beneficial to cardiovascular health. But what if you'd like to skip the alcohol? view more (2007-10-03)
... have suggested that moderate red wine consumption is beneficial to cardiovascular health. But what if you'd ... research, just presented at the WINEHEALTH 2007 conference in Bordeaux, France, showed that Concord grape juice ... a similar fashion to red wine. The French researchers also reported that the Concord grape juice ... yet been reported with red wine.
Dr. Valérie Schini-Kerth and a team of ...
Half a glass of wine a day may boost life expectancy by 5 years
Drinking up to half a glass of wine a day may boost life expectancy by five years-at least in men-suggests research published ahead of print in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health. view more (2009-04-30)
Long-term wine consumption is related to cardiovascular mortality and life expectancy independently ... to half a glass of wine a day may boost life expectancy by five years-at least ... the proportion of those drinking wine soaring from 2% to 44% during that period.
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ESC Congress 2003: Red wine against smoking
IMPORTANT: This press release accompanies a poster or oral session given at the ESC Congress 2003. Written by the investigator himself/herself, this press release does not necessarily reflect the opinion of the European Society of Cardiology The present study showed that the constituents of red wine, other than alcohol, counteracted acute arterial... view more... (2003-08-31)
... that the constituents of red wine, other than alcohol, counteracted acute arterial dysfunction that is present ... glasses (250 ml) of red wine suspend the harmful effect of one cigarette and leads us ... further investigate constituents of red wine that could reverse arterial dysfunction caused by smoking. The study ... drinking 2 glasses of red wine and smoking one cigarette and finally ...
For optimum results wine should not be stored in casks for more than 12 months
In defending her PhD thesis, Teresa Garde Cerd'ˇn, Doctor in Chemical Sciences at the Public University of Navarre, stated that the maximum concentrations of compounds transferred to wine from wood is reached after 10 to 12 months of the wine being stored in wooden casks. view more (2005-02-14)
... concentrations of compounds transferred to wine from wood is reached after 10 to 12 months of ... to 12 months of the wine being stored in wooden casks. Moreover, it has been shown ... for the aroma of the wine, not only do they not increase but, in some cases, ... of twelve months for Reserva wines and 18 months for Gran Reserva ...
Higher total alcohol consumption, including beer and spirits, associated with better health
Moderate beer and spirit drinkers may be just as "healthy" as wine drinkers, suggests a study in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health. The research shows that alcohol drinkers reported less subjective ill health than non-drinkers. But it was the overall quantity of alcohol consumed, rather than beverage type that had most... view more... (2001-08-14)
... be just as "healthy" as wine drinkers, suggests a study in the Journal of Epidemiology and ... respondents stating a preference for wine. Light to moderate consumption (one to four drinks a day) ... levels of subjective ill health. Wine drinkers had less subjective ill health than non-wine drinkers, but so did people who preferred other types of ... preferred other types of ...
Alcohol increases rectal cancer risk, but risk is smaller among regular wine drinkers
Regular drinkers significantly increase their risk of rectal cancer, but that risk is reduced if wine makes up a third or more of weekly consumption, suggests research in Gut. The findings are based on a population study of over 29,000 Danish men and women aged between 23 and 95. Their weekly intake of beer, wine, and spirits was assessed, as were... view more... (2003-05-09)
... that risk is reduced if wine makes up a third or more of weekly consumption, suggests ... Their weekly intake of beer, wine, and spirits was assessed, as were other factors likely to ... a third or more of wine in their intake were less than twice as likely to ... The authors point out that wine drinkers tended to be better educated ...
Sherry â€" Shown to have Health Benefits
New research published in Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture suggests that sherry may have the same health benefits as red wine. Sherry contains antioxidants that help control cholesterol levels, say Spanish scientists. Studies by researchers at University of Seville have shown that sherry, like red wine, contains antioxidants called... view more... (2004-03-17)
... same health benefits as red wine. Sherry contains antioxidants that help control cholesterol levels, say Spanish ... shown that sherry, like red wine, contains antioxidants called polyphenols, which reduce the occurrence of coronary ... rule, moderate consumption of red wine exerts beneficial effects for health. In our research, the beneficial ... the beneficial effects of red wine can be extensive to sherry wines,' ...
Hibiscus Flowers to Prevent Heart Attacks
Hibiscus flower extract may have the same health benefits as red wine and tea according to new research by scientists in Taiwan. Hibiscus contains antioxidants that help control cholesterol levels and reduce heart disease, says the research in Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. view more (2004-09-13)
... same health benefits as red wine and tea according to new research by scientists in Taiwan. ... that compounds extracted from red wine and tea reduces cholesterol and lipid build-up in the arteries ... of rats. This is the first study to show that Hibiscus extract has the same effect", says Wang. Diet testingIn the study, rats were divided in to four ...
Red Wine and Grape Juice Help Defend Against Food-Borne Diseases, according to MU Researchers
Red wine is known to have multiple health benefits. Researchers at the University of Missouri-Columbia have found that red wine may also protect humans from common food-borne diseases. view more (2007-10-11)
COLUMBIA, Mo. - Red wine is known to have multiple health benefits. Researchers at the ... Missouri-Columbia have found that red wine may also protect humans from common food-borne diseases.
Researchers Azlin Mustapha, ... of numerous types of red wines, as well as grape juice, against pathogens and probiotic bacteria, ... and tumors.
They found that red wines - Cabernet, Zinfandel and Merlot in particular ... |
