Clues to long life in a glass of red wine

Nic Fleming, Science Correspondent
Daily Telegraph

A substance found in red wine could hold back the effects of ageing, according to new research.
Overweight mice given the compound resveratrol were found to live substantially longer, have healthier hearts and livers and improved insulin sensitivity.
Researchers believe the chemical, found in grapes, peanuts and mulberries, boosts the activity of sirtuins — proteins believed to defend cells against damage and illness associated with old age.

... and people thought I was joking when I attributed my youthful looks to drinking red wine.