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Red wine compound has many health benefits, but doesn't boost longevity

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Washington, July 4 -- A compound in red wine may ward off many of the signs of ageing, including cardiovascular disease, cataracts and decreased bone density, but does not seem to extend the lifespan, according to a new study on mice.

Researchers from Harvard Medical School and National Institute on Aging found that feeding the rodents resveratrol led to a reduction in inflammation and cataract formation and improved bone mineral density and motor skills.

However, these health improvements came without necessarily extending the animals' lifespan.

David Sinclair and Rafael de Cabo's team further show evidence that ...

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