The key to longevity? Two glasses of red wine a day, according to experts
THE simple way to living longer is to savour two glasses of red wine a day.
Red wine contains an antioxidant which can halve the risk of heart attacks
Plonk is as good as vintage wine and screwtop bottles are better because cork absorbs antioxidants.
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It reduces clogging by opening up arteries and reduces blood pressure
Cardiologist Dr William McCrea, of Swindon, Wilts, urges patients to enjoy a tipple. He says it contains the antioxidant resveratrol, halves the risk of a second heart attack and cuts the risk of stroke by 20 per cent. He said: "It reduces clogging by opening up arteries and reduces blood pressure "You'd have to drink five litres of fruit juice for the same benefit."