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Posted on Apr 09, 2008, 8 p.m.
By Jeanelle Topping
Researchers in Sweden have found that a regular glass of wine may help protect women from the onset of dementia in old age.
Researchers in Sweden have found that a regular glass of wine may help protect women from the onset of dementia in old age.
A study conducted at the Sahlgrenska Academy at University of Gothenburg in Sweden revealed that women who drank wine were considerably less likely to suffer from dementia.
Professor Lauren Lissner, lead researcher, commented: "The group that had the lowest proportion of dementia were those who had reported that the only alcohol they drank was wine."
He added: "There may be other factors in women who drink wine that provide them with protection against dementia, factors that we can't measure. But the correlation found is a strong one and can't be explained by other factors that we can measure, such as education, BMI, and smoking."
Figures show that women today drink higher quantities of wine than in the past, which is important with regards to the prevention of dementia caused by aging.
