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Injuries and Masculinity Often Lead to Binge Drinking

Posted: Friday, April 11, 2008

Men who hold to "traditional" ideas about masculinity and male independence often turn to alcohol when suffering a serious injury, such as mental trauma, spinal chord injuries, or the loss of limbs. By dealing with their injuries in this manner, men that fit this mold have a much harder time living with, and rehabbing, these injuries, a University of Missouri study reports.

Wine May Protect Against Dementia In Women

Posted: Thursday, April 10, 2008

A study out of Sweden reports that women considered to be "consumers" of wine appear to be significantly less likely to suffer from dementia later in life than those that consume other forms of alcohol, or no alcohol at all.

Red Wine, Tea, Helps Regulate Blood Sugar in Type 2's

Posted: Wednesday, April 09, 2008

Food scientists have found that certain antioxidants found in red wine and tea may help regulate the blood sugar of people with type 2 diabetes by inhibiting the action of alpha-glucosidase that controls the absorption of glucose from the small intestine, and protect the body from complications such as high blood pressure and heart disease.

Grape Skin Compound Fights the Complications of Diabetes

Posted: Friday, April 04, 2008

Research has found that resveratrol, a compound present naturally in grape skin, can protect against the cellular damage to blood vessels caused by high production of glucose in diabetes.

Grape Skin Compound Fights the Complications of Diabetes

Posted: Tuesday, April 01, 2008

Research has found that resveratrol, a compound present naturally in grape skin, can protect against the cellular damage to blood vessels caused by high production of glucose in diabetes.

Is Red Wine Really Better Than Other Drinks?

Posted: Monday, March 03, 2008

A recent study has confirmed that the consumption of one glass of red wine can be beneficial, but surprisingly demonstrated that the effects in the same individual were comparable to other ethanol (alcohol) consumptions. The study also showed that consuming more than one glass in a day leads to more negative than positive effects.

Key to a Long Life - Staying Active and Drinking Moderately

Posted: Wednesday, January 23, 2008

Both physical activity and a moderate alcohol intake are important to lower the risk of fatal ischemic heart disease (IHD) and all-cause mortality, a new study shows.

Alcohol Causes Hypoglycemia by Boosting Islet Blood Flow and Insulin Output

Posted: Tuesday, January 15, 2008

Ethanol intake is well known as a potential cause of hypoglycemia in diabetic patients and now new findings from an animal study shed light on the mechanisms involved.

Low Doses of Red Wine Improves Diabetes Control

Posted: Thursday, October 11, 2007

Resveratrol in red wine has already been shown to offer heart benefits. Chinese researchers have outlined the molecular chain of activity that makes resveratrol, a chemical found in the skin of red grapes and in red wine, a promising candidate for treatment of diabetes and other conditions.

Moderate Alcohol Intake Reduces Fasting Glucose

Posted: Thursday, September 27, 2007

In patients with type 2 diabetes, moderate daily intake of alcohol reduced fasting plasma glucose (FPG) but not postprandial glucose, especially in those with high levels of glycated hemoglobin.