Red Red Wine

People who drink to forget might actually succeed if they just stopped at a couple.

In fact, red wine helps to reinforce the neural circuits that control negative emotional memory (Now See Here). Of course, having more than just a couple is a physiological disaster across the board, but drinking in moderation may be good for the brain.

In a recent article in the Journal of the American Geriatric Society researchers determined that wine was unlike other alcohol beverages (liquor, beer) in that it was associated with a lower risk of dementia (Now See Here).

Why? Maybe because the red wine resveratrol has brain-protecting effects. And this may counter any damage induced by the alcohol itself. It is hard to know just yet, but the benefits of red wine have officially moved from a quirky “French Paradox” to an acknowledged healthful addition to the meal.