For today’s post, we’ll be examining a relatively brief study published earlier in 2011 regarding alcohol consumption and its effects on incident and Alzheimer’s dementia. Compared to other studies I’ve reviewed in the past, this one is much shorter, but…
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Does Resveratrol Protect Against Second-Hand Smoke Exposure?
http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQ2JcBiUv _BAuFj9Nl5aRoZBE8hkm65dmzuWfHIPN1aL8fPMF_E It has been well documented that resveratrol, a polyphenolic compound that is found in the skins and seeds of red grapes, functions as an antioxidant, an anti-inflammatory agent, and an anti-carcinogen. The “French Paradox” describes the phenomenon that…
Does Perceived Healthiness of Wine Increase Frequency of Consumption?
As a result of the obesity epidemic, people are starting to take notice and be more aware of the healthiness of the foods they consume on a daily basis. Studies have found that foods that consumers perceive as healthy will…
Wine Consumption and the Obesity Epidemic: Linked? Or Unrelated?
Over the past few decades, we’ve seen a tremendous increase in the obesity rates, not only in the United States, but around the world as well. In the United States, roughly 34% of the population is obese, with at least…