A new book has been published that explores the importance of resveratrol, heart health and pinot noir wine. Professor Lionel Opie, a leading cardiologist, has written a book titled, “Living Longer, Living better”; Oxford University Press is publishing the book.

Hatter Cardiovascular Research Institute’s medical school sponsored a meeting at which the director of the medical school led a discussion of red wine and health using his new book as the basic source of information. Professor Opie had done a detailed examination of research data and found solid data to support the long-term benefits for the heart and mind when a moderate amount of red wine is consumed. It is important to understand the moderate usage of wine is part of a healthy life style and red wine in particular has a number of beneficial characteristics. Read the rest of this entry »