Christmas 2020: Bring wine and cheese sensibly this Christmas
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- Wine and cheese are an essential part of Christmas celebrations for some
- They can be sensible to be beneficial
- Further research is needed to confirm this claim
Merry Christmas to you all! At this happy time, we have something to delight wine and cheese lovers out there … A study published in November 2020 of the Journal of Alzheimer’s disease found that careful consumption of wine and cheese can help by protecting brain function as you age. Many people celebrate Christmas with wine and cheese as an essential part of the festival. People need to warm up on Christmas Eve and even on Christmas Day.
Celebrating Christmas with Wine and Cheese: New research finds it can protect your brain’s activity as you age
As part of the study, diet survey data and mental test results from 1,500 UK adults were collected and analyzed over a 10-year period. Cheese has been found to be one of the most protective foods and can illuminate red wine or its connections to improve brain activity.
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Willette, an Associate Professor, said he was pleasantly surprised by the suggested result that drinking wine and cheese may be helpful not only in treating COVID-19 epidemic but also the an increasingly complex world that is never slowing down.
Drink wine wisely this Christmas
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The results of the study show that it is safe to have wine and cheese around Christmas festivals, as long as you have them with care. Nevertheless, researchers stressed the need for further studies to confirm this claim.
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According to a report published by the Lancet Commission on dementia prevention, research on dietary links is still emerging. A complete healthy diet and regular physical exercise have been shown to reduce the risk. We also know that excessive alcohol consumption and obesity can increase the risk of dementia / Alzheimer’s disease / depression.
So until there is a rigorous study that covers a large population across different age groups, know that wine and cheese, and all other types of alcohol must be consumed in moderation. Return then, shift the focus of your celebration by being with your loved ones, reviving old age traditions, singing Christmas carols and getting delicious tastings.
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Merry Christmas to you all!
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