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- . - January To your health New studies show a glass and a half of wine a day could help prevent neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. It has long been known that there are antioxidant properties of certain chemicals in wine. Now Alberto Bertelli and his colleagues at the Human Anatomy Institute at the University of Milan in Italy have found that resveratrol, a chemical produced by vines to fight infection and found in grapes and wine, increases the activity... . The San Diego Union-Tribune - June , Grapes to the rescue Table grapes could save your life, with new evidence showing grapes and grape products may help reduce the risk of breast, colon and liver cancer.What makes grapes so special? They deliver a nutritional double-whammy with resveratrol, a component that may inhibit the growth of tumors, and compounds of disease-fighting flavanoids."Grapes are unique in that they are the only component in the human diet containing both classes of compounds," notes Dr. Alberto... . (CA) - June , Grapes to the rescue Table grapes could save your life, with new evidence showing grapes and grape products may help reduce the risk of breast, colon and liver cancer. What makes grapes so special? They deliver a nutritional double-whammy with resveratrol, a component that may inhibit the growth of tumors, and compounds of disease-fighting flavanoids."Grapes are unique in that they are the only component in the human diet containing both classes of compounds," notes Dr. Alberto... . - July It's a nutty theory (ran SP, ST) Next time you're enjoying a glass of wine - for health reasons, of course - you might grab a handful of peanuts. High-fat goobers have gotten a bad rap lately, but research shows they contain resveratrol, the same compound behind red wine's apparent ability to offset heart-harming effects of a high-fat diet, according to researcher Timothy H. Sanders of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Jokingly citing a poetic reference to ""a... . The Cincinnati Post - September Healthy grapes The growing list of foods that may help prevent heart disease (beans and fiber-rich fruits and vegetables, plus a low-fat diet) includes Concord grapes and grape juice.The good news for grape-lovers is that a Cornell University plant scientist, Dr. Leroy Creasy, has identified a chemical in grapes that is believed to reduce heart disease risk. The chemical is resveratrol, a natural compound in grapes that the plant uses to fight fungal disease.After French researchers reported in ... . Sun, The (London, England) - April brillant berry facts Blueberries reduce cholesterol and improve blood sugar levels, a US study found.Ellagic acid in berries prevents UV damage and wrinkles, say scientists..Polyphenols in berries reduce the brain tangles associated with Alzheimer's..Berries are rich in resveratrol, a plant chemical that combats liver disease..Flavonoids in strawberries help combat lung cancer, says the journal Cancer..... . Sun, The (London, England) - April brillant berry facts Blueberries reduce cholesterol and improve blood sugar levels, a US study found.Ellagic acid in berries prevents UV damage and wrinkles, say scientists..Flavonoids in strawberries help combat lung cancer, says the journal Cancer.Berries are rich in resveratrol, a plant chemical that combats liver disease.Polyphenols in berries reduce the brain tangles associated with Alzheimer's..... . Disease Proof - February Glass of Wine a Day Ups Cancer Risk in Woman Feb. ( Disease Proof delivered by Newstex) Drinking around slick men with greased hair and pinky rings is risky enough. But sorry ladies, it just got worse. A new study in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute found women who drink glass of wine each day raise their risk of certain cancers, like throat, breast and liver cancer, by as much as %. Experts examined survey answers from million women in the U.K. and cancer diagnoses over years. Findings also... . Guardian, The (London, England) - January The Guardian: Weekend: Body: Doctor doctor: Dr Tom Smith answers your questions I like red wine, but unless I'm very careful my consumption drifts from the recommended units a week to - . How much of the health benefit of wine would I get from drinking red grape juice instead?Good question. Two substances in red wine are thought to lower the risk of death from heart attack and stroke - the alcohol itself and resveratrol. The alcohol benefit becomes harmful at levels above units a week, so you're right to try to keep under the limit. If... . Real Simple - November Drink to Your Health? IT'S THE MOST wonderful time of the year (or so the song goes), and between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day, there's plenty of celebrating on the schedule. Bottles will be opened, toasts will be given, glasses will be clinked, and if history repeats itself, liquor sales will increase nearly percent during the month of December alone. If you feel you're holding up your end of that statistic, you might be wondering what last night's...

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