Wine may limit sunburn damage and other excellent reasons to drink (in moderation) today
August 1st, 2011
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Booze news you can use!

  • Flavonoids in grapes can stop the chemical reaction that causes skin cells to die when hit by UV rays - The Telegraph


  • Wine may also help you unwind after a long day - The Awl


  • A glass of vino may also slow your advancement toward decrepitude on those exceedingly rare occasions you can't get it together to haul your keister to the gym - The Atlantic


  • Wine may lower your risk for breast cancer (or increase it depending on your genetic makeup) - Wine Spectator
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  1. jillmarie

    Wow, this is great news! When my pregnancy's over, I'm looking forward to a glass of wine.

    August 2, 2011 at 3:36 pm | Reply
  2. jujubeans

    get her drunk and go inside for some nookie. stay out of the sun and have some fun!

    August 2, 2011 at 10:51 am | Reply
  3. Mildred

    Ohhh... I burn really easy. And I don't drink wine regularly. However, I've drunk more wine (with dinner) this summer than most, and I've not burnt quite so much. Something to test, I guess.

    August 2, 2011 at 8:24 am | Reply
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      August 17, 2011 at 7:43 pm | Reply

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