Health

Women who enjoy a cocktail before bed might want to rethink that late night tipple. A new study from the University of Michigan has found that intoxication from alcohol can increase feelings of sleepiness while at the same time disrupt actual sleep measures in healthy women more than in healthy... Read More

Forget having an apple a day, try a Guinness a day to keep the doctor away! According to researchers at the University of Wisconsin, Guinness Stout, that beloved Irish elixir, may actually be good for you.  While Diageo, the manufacturer, naturally makes no health assertion, scientific research shows a pint... Read More

Could it be that the cure to the dreaded hangover is as simple as a cup of coffee and some ibuprofen? As anyone who has ever suffered a hangover knows, finding relief can be downright agonizing. Many people try remedies such as greasy food or the ‘hair of the dog’... Read More

Even more good news!  WeightWatchers is discarding its famous fat and calorie-based points plan in favor of a new system that allows alcohol and an occasional fast food treat.  The international dieting company said it was adopting the new “ProPoints” system because “science had moved on” and the previous style... Read More

Great news for women who enjoy a glass of wine – it’s probably okay to have two! For years, women have been confined by the guideline of a single daily drink while men are allotted two. But a new study has found that women who have an alcoholic drink or... Read More

For those unfortunate souls who cannot drink wine due allergies, there just may be a light at the end of the tunnel. Scientists have identified the mysterious allergen in wine that causes headaches, stuffy noses, skin rash, and other allergy symptoms. The discovery could help winemakers in developing the first... Read More

Over the years there have been many arguments made for the varying health benefits of moderate alcohol consumption. Now there’s another bonus: better cognitive thinking. Though is may seem illogical, a large prospective study of 5O33 men and women in the Tromsø Study in northern Norway has reported that moderate... Read More

Raise a glass to long life! In fact, raise two; it just may help you live longer. For years, many studies have indicated that those who don’t drink tend to die sooner than those who do imbibe. This is naturally often refuted by various groups with one argument saying that... Read More

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) has no known cause or cure. In addition to crippling pain and swelling it can lead to early death. Amazingly, a recent study, the first to show the link in humans, found that regular alcohol consumption provided protection against rheumatoid arthritis and its painful effects. Non-drinkers were... Read More

Could alcohol consumption actually help ward off arthritis? According to the results of a recent study, it’s quite possible. Dutch researchers recently reported at the 2O1O Annual Meeting of the European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) in Rome that alcohol consumption appears to be associated with a reduced risk of developing... Read More