Centenarian credits red wine for long life
Red wine is the secret to a long life – at least according to Jersey City centenarian Alice Mospak, who celebrated turning 104 this week.
Wednesday, April 17th, 2013 No Comments »health
New report labels the beer belly ‘a myth’
A new report claims there is no scientific evidence to support the claim that beer causes weight gain and has labelled the beer belly a myth.
Tuesday, February 12th, 2013 3 Comments »Graphic cigarette-style labels proposed for Aussie wine
The Australian health lobby has called for wine to carry graphic, cigarette-style, health warnings.
Monday, February 11th, 2013 No Comments »Got a cold? Have a beer
Research from Japan shows that a chemical compound found in beer can help combat cold-like viruses
Monday, January 7th, 2013 1 Comment »Study finds beer has anti-virus powers
According to a study, funded by Sapporo, consuming large quantities of a key ingredient in beer may protect against winter sniffles.
Monday, December 10th, 2012 No Comments »Resveratrol could boost radiation therapy
Research has indicated that a compound found in red wine could help in the fight against prostate cancer.
Tuesday, November 13th, 2012 No Comments »Red wine could improve balance in seniors
Resveratrol, found in the skin of red wine grapes, could improve balance and mobility in seniors, new research has found.
Monday, August 20th, 2012 No Comments »OFT warns UK minimum pricing could backfire
The UK’s competition watchdog, the Office of Fair Trading, has warned the government that plans for a minimum price for alcohol could backfire badly.
Wednesday, August 15th, 2012 3 Comments »Alcohol may cut arthritis risk
Women who consume moderate amounts of alcohol can lower their risk of contracting rheumatoid arthritis, according to a new Swedish study.
Thursday, July 12th, 2012 No Comments »Alcohol companies to deliver health labelling pledge
Alcohol producers are on track to deliver their pledge to provide health information on 80% of alcohol labels on UK shelves by the end of December 2013.
Thursday, June 28th, 2012 No Comments »
