Why a glass a day WILL keep the doctor away...

The health benefits of red wine have long been a consolation to those who enjoy an occasional glass or two. But the news has got even better. The health benefits of red wine are down to resveratrol, a plant chemical in the skins and pips of grapes. Salicylate, an antioxidant in red wine, can help to prevent deafness by protecting the tiny hairs in the inner ear that are vital for hearing.

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