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Wine and a healthy diet are two of the lifestyle habits the researchers tracked. Both were linked to longer life.

Moderate Wine Consumption Linked to Greater Life Expectancy

A new Harvard study found that people who exercised regularly, ate a healthy diet and drank in moderation lived longer

Jan 22, 2020

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

Mar 24, 2017

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

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

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

May 13, 2019

Apes, including chimpanzees and humans, are able to process ethanol.

Was Alcohol Mankind's Secret Evolutionary Weapon?

A new book finds that our early simian ancestors' ability to process moderate amounts of alcohol may have given them a critical edge in the fight for survival

Dec 10, 2019

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Image for the article titled: Is mixing wine and coffee after dinner bad for my heart?

Is mixing wine and coffee after dinner bad for my heart?

Jan 22, 2020

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Are "natural" wines healthier?

Jan 8, 2020

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What type of sparkling wine can I drink if I have diabetes?

Dec 19, 2019

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Can a homemade wine be responsible for unpleasant physical symptoms?

Nov 27, 2019

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Which wines can I drink if I suffer from IBS?

Oct 30, 2019

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Dry glasses

Dry glasses

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

Healthy meal

Healthy meal

Moderate Wine Consumption Linked to Greater Life Expectancy

A new Harvard study found that people who exercised regularly, ate a healthy diet and drank in moderation lived longer

Jan 22, 2020

From top left: After a harrowing fortnight, firefighters brought Sonoma's Kincade fire under control; Alecia Moore, known as P!nk, in her vineyard; Château Calon-Ségur's cellar holds the 2018 vintage; Ramey's Hyde Vineyard Chardonnay made the Top 10 list.

From top left: After a harrowing fortnight, firefighters brought Sonoma's Kincade fire under control; Alecia Moore, known as P!nk, in her vineyard; Château Calon-Ségur's cellar holds the 2018 vintage; Ramey's Hyde Vineyard Chardonnay made the Top 10 list.

Top Stories of 2019

Wildfires and wild schemes, tariffs and Supreme Court hearings, Bordeaux futures and the future of wine packaging, P!nk wine and Poehler's wine movie … these were among our most-read articles from the past year

Dec 30, 2019

Wine & Wellness

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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

Pathogens like E. coli are apparently not wine lovers.

Pathogens like E. coli are apparently not wine lovers.

Traveling? Don't Drink the Water, Drink Wine

Research has shown that the alcohol and acidity in wine can kill foodborne pathogens before they ruin your trip

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

Healthy Living Newsletter

Learn how wine can contribute to a healthy lifestyle

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Set phasers to sun: Data (Brent Spiner, left) and Picard (Patrick Stewart) catch some shade during filming at Sunstone Winery last spring.

Set phasers to sun: Data (Brent Spiner, left) and Picard (Patrick Stewart) catch some shade during filming at Sunstone Winery last spring.

Make It So: How a Not-So-French Vineyard Got Cast as Star Trek's 'Château Picard'

Ben O'Donnell

Jan 24, 2020

Wine and a healthy diet are two of the lifestyle habits the researchers tracked. Both were linked to longer life.

Wine and a healthy diet are two of the lifestyle habits the researchers tracked. Both were linked to longer life.

Moderate Wine Consumption Linked to Greater Life Expectancy

Shawn Zylberberg

Jan 22, 2020

Vineyard and town

Vineyard and town

What Am I Tasting?

Jan 24, 2020

Drew Bledsoe (right) and winemaker Josh McDaniels have made Doubleback a consistent contender; all three 2016 releases from that label earned outstanding scores of 90-plus points.

Drew Bledsoe (right) and winemaker Josh McDaniels have made Doubleback a consistent contender; all three 2016 releases from that label earned outstanding scores of 90-plus points.

Drew Bledsoe's Long Game in Washington and Oregon

Ben O'Donnell

Jan 22, 2020

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