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Researchers found that your cappuccino or tea might also lead to better health in the long term.

Study Links Coffee and Tea to Longer Life

Researchers find that drinking 2 to 4 cups of tea as well as up to 2 cups of coffee per day offers the greatest benefits

Feb 15, 2023

What do leafy greens and red wines have in common? Flavonols, a class of polyphenols that protects plants from too much sun.

Wine and Tea Polyphenols Can Reduce Cognitive Decline

Study finds that eating leafy greens or drinking tea and wine, which all contain flavonols, improves overall brain health and may protect against Alzheimer's and dementia

Dec 21, 2022

Many non-alcoholic wine buyers are looking for an option when they're not drinking, but friends are.

Are There Any Good Non-Alcoholic Wines?

The options are expanding for health-conscious consumers looking to cut back on alcohol and calories. But a tasting suggests these alternative beverages aren't quite ready for prime time

Jan 7, 2022

Drying out for a month is easy. Practicing moderation is a lifelong endeavor.

Dry January Is B.S. How About Moderation March?

It’s healthy to assess your relationship with alcohol. But healthy relationships last longer than one month

Jan 24, 2020

Health Q&A

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Image for the article titled: How much sugar is in a glass of wine?

How much sugar is in a glass of wine?

Mar 15, 2023

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Can drinking red wine help prevent a urinary tract infection (UTI)?

Mar 1, 2023

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Can I drink retsina if I have a pine allergy?

Feb 15, 2023

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Are some wines healthier than others?

Jan 18, 2023

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Is it safe to drink wine while nursing?

Dec 7, 2022

Latest Health News

Latest Health News

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Red Rooster chef-owner Marcus Samuelsson

Red Rooster chef-owner Marcus Samuelsson

‘Straight Talk’ Podcast Episode 7: Wine & Wellness

Chef Marcus Samuelsson and somm-restaurateur Bobby Stuckey share how they keep wine appreciation in balance with a healthy lifestyle. Plus, Gaia Gaja on Piedmont

Mar 19, 2023

Coffee and tea

Coffee and tea

Study Links Coffee and Tea to Longer Life

Researchers find that drinking 2 to 4 cups of tea as well as up to 2 cups of coffee per day offers the greatest benefits

Feb 15, 2023

Clockwise from top left: Rows of vines and a pond at Silverado winery's Miller Ranch vineyard, portrait of Lynn Penner-Ash, waterspouts off the coast of Marseille and portrait of Tonya Pitts, wine director of Restaurant Award winner One Market Restaurant

Clockwise from top left: Rows of vines and a pond at Silverado winery's Miller Ranch vineyard, portrait of Lynn Penner-Ash, waterspouts off the coast of Marseille and portrait of Tonya Pitts, wine director of Restaurant Award winner One Market Restaurant

Top 10 Wine News and Opinion Articles of 2022

Our most-read stories reflect a changing wine world as it reckons with an evolving market, as well as recurring challenges such as destructive weather and wine fraud

Jan 9, 2023

Wine & Wellness

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Sugar, sugar ... How much are you drinking?

Sugar, sugar ... How much are you drinking?

Cutting Back on Sugar? Here's What You Need to Know

Excess sugar consumption has been linked with health problems, but that doesn’t mean you have to give up wine

Is red wine healthier than white wine? Does wine kill brain cells?? Do sulfites cause hangovers???

Is red wine healthier than white wine? Does wine kill brain cells?? Do sulfites cause hangovers???

Busted: 5 Health Myths About Wine

Learn the truth behind commonly held beliefs about alcohol and wellness

That nightcap seems like a relaxing end of the day, but it might unsettle your night.

That nightcap seems like a relaxing end of the day, but it might unsettle your night.

How Does Alcohol Affect Your Sleep?

From increased drowsiness to disrupted REM cycles, here's what happens when you booze before you snooze

Wine can be part of a healthy, balanced diet.

Wine can be part of a healthy, balanced diet.

Wine and Weight: What You Need to Know

As America grapples with an obesity epidemic, wine lovers wonder if their favorite drink can be part of their diet

Wine offers particular risks and benefits for women.

Wine offers particular risks and benefits for women.

How Does Wine Impact Women's Health?

Alcohol consumption affects women differently, offering both additional concerns and benefits

Merlot vs. margaritas; beer vs. Brunello: How does your favorite beverage measure up?

Merlot vs. margaritas; beer vs. Brunello: How does your favorite beverage measure up?

Why the Type of Alcohol You Drink Matters for Your Health

When it comes to health benefits, red wine seems to get all the praise. But it’s not that simple

You can drink wine and still enjoy a healthy smile.

You can drink wine and still enjoy a healthy smile.

What Does Wine Do to Your Teeth?

You don't need to fear a wine-stained smile, if you follow a few simple rules, and wine can even fight cavity-inducing bacteria

Polyphenols are found in the pulp, seeds and skins of grapes.

Polyphenols are found in the pulp, seeds and skins of grapes.

Wine Is Full of Healthy Polyphenols. Here's What That Means

These antioxidants set wine apart from other alcoholic beverages. Here's what they mean for your health

Does pregnancy mean giving up Pinot Noir?

Does pregnancy mean giving up Pinot Noir?

Alcohol and Pregnancy: Is Any Amount Safe?

Consuming alcohol during pregnancy can be a tricky decision for women, especially considering the many mixed messages on the topic

Celiac-disease sufferers need to watch what they eat; but how about what they drink?

Celiac-disease sufferers need to watch what they eat; but how about what they drink?

A Gluten-Free Guide to Wine

A handy guide for celiac sufferers, dieters and the gluten intolerant

Drinking wine with a meal can produce some notable health benefits.

Drinking wine with a meal can produce some notable health benefits.

Why Is Wine Better for You When Consumed with Food?

Why is wine better for you when consumed with food? Here's what we know

Health experts say there are benefits to giving up drinking for a few weeks, but your habits when you do drink may be more important.

Health experts say there are benefits to giving up drinking for a few weeks, but your habits when you do drink may be more important.

Should You 'Go Dry' for Your Health?

Abstaining from alcohol for a time has become a popular health trend, but it's unclear if a month off is better than simply cutting back how much you drink

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