Red wine 'may slow ageing'

Healthcare News
07/07/2008
Benefits of red wine ingredient examined in study.

Drinking red wine could slow down the ageing process, according to the latest research.

Scientists from the National Institute of Ageing in the USA tested the effects of red wine on mice and found that a chemical called resveratrol offered health benefits.

These included cardiovascular benefits, greater motor coordination, reduced cataracts and better bone density.

Scientists also found that the chemical mimics the effects of eating fewer calories and that induces gene activity similar to those induced by dietary restriction.

Rafael de Cabo from the National Institute on Ageing told MedicalNewsToday.com: "From a health point of view, the quality of life of these mice at the end of their days is much better.

[Resveratrol] may extend reproductive independent life rather than just extending life."

Meanwhile, residents and staff at a care home for the elderly in Suffolk have claimed that an improvement in residents' health is down to drinking more water.

A 'water club' was introduced at The Martins care home last summer, where residents were encourage to drink between eight and ten glasses of water per day.

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