Health

YOU CAN FORGET AN APPLE, how about a beer a day to keep the doctor away? That might actually be the case . . . if you’re a woman. New research published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition examined 2OO,OOO women and found that drinking beer puts females at a lower... Read More

THERE’S A FINE line to walk between good (HDL) and bad (LDL) cholesterol. Getting enough of the good is always a challenge while the bad always seems to be in abundance. But it turns out that boosting your HDL could be as simple as enjoying a glass of red wine!... Read More

WELL THIS IS A unique strategy. Drunken-driving charges against an upstate New York woman have been dismissed based on an unusual defense: Her body is a brewery. The woman was arrested while driving with a blood-alcohol level more than four times the legal limit. She then discovered she has a... Read More

BEER, it’ll heal what ails ya’. A craft beer made out of the ingredients from kefir – a fermented milk drink – could substantially reduce inflammation and stomach ulcers, according to a study in the journal of functional foods. Using a sample of 48 rats, researchers induced inflammation on subjects’... Read More

PERHAPS THERE really is something to mind over matter! According to a study published in the journal of the alzheimer’s association, red wine could play a significant role in slowing down the brain’s ageing process and help battle the onset of Alzheimer’s. The study, carried out by researchers at Rush... Read More

A NEW STUDY from the American College of Cardiology found that adults over 65 who walk briskly, engage in leisure activities, drink moderately, don’t smoke, and avoid obesity could significantly reduce their risk of heart failure. This is important information for older adults for whom heart failure is the leading... Read More

COULD A LITTLE red wine help lift one’s spirits? Serious depression, or major depressive disorder, is the leading cause of disability in Americans ages 15 to 44, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. While excessive alcohol consumption is considered a symptom or coping mechanism for depression, a new... Read More

BEER HAS PLENTY of health benefits, included aiding recovery after a workout, but it seems that brews are particularly good for women. As females get older, they have to work harder to preserve bone density. And while calcium is certainly fine to take in supplements, a glass of beer might help... Read More

AN American Chemical Society study determined that the sugars found in the plant that makes tequila could lower blood glucose levels for people with type 2 diabetes and help people lose weight. According to the researchers, agavins, a natural form of sugar found in the agave plant, are non-digestible and... Read More

ALTHOUGH there’s no guarantee that red wine will protect against diseases, it seems undeniable that it offers up some benefits. Here’s a quick recap of the power of red: MEMORY PROTECTION AGAINST ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE The powerful antioxidant resveratrol protects against cell damage and prevents age-related mental decline. MIMICS GYM TIME... Read More