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South African Wine Is Good for the Heart

Regular and moderate wine consumption protects against a heart attack by reducing cell death and improving the contractility of the heart, a study found.
Graeme Williams/MCSA

File photo: A winemaker tests a new batch of wine. The researchers warned that although regular and moderate wine consumption may be beneficial to your health, excessive use of alcohol is one of the greatest risk factors for developing heart disease.

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