For many of us, a good glass of wine can be the perfect,
final touch to a beautiful meal. Pairing a buttery red Merlot with a good steak
or matching a crisp white chardonnay to a fresh piece of fish, can send your
taste buds on an exotic flavor expedition.
But next time you go to grab a glass of wine, consider pouring a glass
of red instead of white. Believe it or
not, only 4 ounces per day of red wine can offer a wealth of health benefits to
seniors.1Since you are proactively seeking more ways to improve your health, the best way to protect it is with Life Alert. For some, drinking a glass of wine can impair their balance and vision. Many of us avoid a glass of wine in fear that the effects may induce a trip or fall that we will be unable to recover from.
However, with Life Alert and their weightless, waterproof pendant, you can enjoy your glass of wine all while knowing protection is only a push of a button away. If you fall and cannot get up, simply push your Life Alert button and you will receive emergency medical attention fast, 24/7! You literally can have your cake and eat it too with Life Alert!
Nevertheless, if you still desire to a have a glass of wine,
here are some health benefits of red wine from Lovetoknow.com1.
1. Improved Heart Health
A recent study found that red wine
consumption is indeed linked to a lower risk of inflammation and coronary artery
disease, as well as a reduces the chance of dying from a heart attack. 1 Also, red wine contains a powerful
antioxidant compound called resveratrol which can help to protect your heart
against the effects of saturated fats in your diet and cardiovascular disease.2
2. Slower Aging and Potentially Increased
Lifespan
Resveratrol, amongst its many other super
powers, has been proven to turn on the expression of certain genes linked to
longevity. It also can reduce some of the damage caused by the natural aging
process.1
3. Reduces Inflammation
A study published in the American
Journal of Biomedical Sciences found that red wine consumption also
helped protect patients against the inflammatory response associated with
various serious infections.1 This can
be beneficial in reducing complications brought on by secondary issues related
to serious infections and inflammation.
4. Prevention of Tooth Decay
Many of us fear that when drinking red wine
it may ruin our teeth, but believe it or not, red wine can help to reduce the
incidence of cavities and tooth decay.1
The consumption of red wine actually helps to harden your enamel, thus making
them less susceptible to bacteria responsible for tooth decay. 2
There is little doubt that drinking red wine can offer a
wealth of health benefits. However, you can only reap those benefits if you
drink wine in moderation. Be sure to
consult your doctor before consuming alcohol and make sure you know your limit.
So sip your way to better health and keep Life Alert close
to your heart. In the event of a fall, home invasion or fire, just push the
button located on your pendant and you will receive medical attention fast,
24/7. Uncork that bottle that you’ve been saving and let’s toast to Life Alert,
the medical alert system that can do it all! For a free Life Alert brochure
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Works Cited:
1.
Wilson, Kate Miller. “Red Wine Benefits.” Lovetoknow. <http://wine.lovetoknow.com/wiki/Red_Wine_Benefits>.
2.
“4 Health Benefits of Red Wine.” Fit Day. <http://www.fitday.com/fitness-articles/nutrition/healthy-eating/4-health-benefits-of-red-wine.html>.
