50 Things
December 29, 2006 by John in Uncategorized
50 Things We Know Now (That We Didn’t Know This Time Last Year) 2006 Edition
This just in: I really need to learn to like wine:
19. Red wine contains anti-inflammatory chemicals that stave off diseases affecting the gums and bone around the teeth.
20. A substance called resveratrol, also found in red wine, protects mice from obesity and the effects of aging, and perhaps could do the same for humans.
48. Red wines from southwest France and Sardinia boast the highest concentrations of chemical compounds that promote heart health.
I love this one (of course, the greenies will have their own spin):
22. The hole in the earth’s ozone layer is closing - and could be entirely closed by 2050. Meanwhile, the amount of greenhouse gases is increasing.
Who gets to research this stuff and how do I sign up?
32. Just 30 minutes of continuous kissing can diminish the body’s allergic reaction to pollen, relaxing the body and reducing production of histamine, a chemical cell given out in response to allergens.
And finally, if this doesn’t get me to exercise, nothing will:
49. One of the most effective ways for athletes to recover after exercise is to drink a glass of chocolate milk.