New research shows the bubbly contains same health benefits as Champagne and Cocoa

New research, due to be published in the British Journal of Nutrition this week has found that Champagne has the same health benefits as previously found in red wine.

The research, conducted by a team led by Dr Jeremy Spencer of Reading University found that Champagne contains polyphenol antioxidants, which are believed to reduce the effects of cell-damaging free radicals in the body.

In particular, these antioxidants slow down the removal of nitric oxide from the blood, lowering blood pressure and therefore reducing the risk of heart problems and strokes.Read more

Scientists have found it contains chemicals to stop harmful bacteria from sticking to teeth

The findings, due to be published in the journal Food Chemistry, suggest a daily glass of red could help to keep teeth healthy and reduce the need for fillings.

In contrast, a recent study showed white wine could damage dental health because its high acid content erodes the enamel that coats the surface of a tooth.

Red wine, when drunk in moderation, is already thought to have a protective effect against heart disease and some forms of cancer.Read more

A glass of red wine found to increase sex drive in women

By Shirley Kumar, Editor

Italian researchers have concluded that levels of sexual desire were higher in women who were moderate drinkers of red wine than in their counterparts who preferred other alcoholic drinks, or were teetotal.Read more

Survey shows we prefer white and rosé to red wine

Regular wine drinkers are shunning red wine in favour of white and rosé, new research shows.

Red wine consumption has dropped from 44% to 40% in the last three months, while white wine consumption has increased three per cent to 43% and rosé from 16% to 18%.Read more