Red wine gained its "heart healthy" reputation after a Danish study in 2000 found red wine drinkers had half the risk of dying from heart disease as nondrinkers.

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There is substantial evidence that a glass of red wine a day reduces the risk of heart attack.

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The olive oil for your skin, the garlic for your heart, and the red wine for pretty much everything else.

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The fact that a glass or two of red wine a day is good for preventing heart disease has been known for several years.

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Scientists have long suggested that red wine can help cut the risk of heart disease, although the benefits seem to apply only to men over 40 and women after the menopause.

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She and Rich used to drink red wine every day in reasonable quantities because it was supposed to be good for your heart.

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Previous studies have suggested that the polyphenols in red wine may help to cut inflammation, and possibly the risk of both cancer and heart disease.

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