7/3/2007
White wine fans, raise your glasses! A new study suggests the lighter wines may be just as good for the heart as red.Until now, research suggested the bulk of grapes' heart-healthy benefits come from antioxidant compounds primarily found in their skins. But researchers say new evidence suggests the pulp of grapes appears to be just as heart-healthy as the skin, thanks to other types of antioxidants present in the flesh. This challenges the notion that red wines, like merlot are better for the heart than white wines, such as chardonnay.
If you’re a guy, and under 35, your blood pressure is probably the last thing you think about. But in reality, you should be worried about it, and now is the time you can do something about it. You’re in a group in which your blood pressure would respond to weight management and other lifestyle changes. And St. John’s wants to help you control your high blood pressure. That’s why we offer FREE blood pressure checks every Wednesday from 7:30 – 10 in the morning at our Health Connection location inside Northpark Mall. For more information, just call St. John’s Referral One at 625-2000 or log onto stj.com.
