Another Amazing Perk of Red Wine

As if you needed another excuse to get your vino on

Wine is packed with antioxidants. You know this and probably revel in it on the regular (as you should). Here's one more reason why: A new study in Cancer Cell International shows those antioxidants may block the growth of lung cancer—the most deadly type of cancer.

Researchers from Brock University and McMaster University in Ontario studied the effects of various types of wine—Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, and Riesling—on non-small cell lung cancer cells, the most common form of lung cancer. 

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They found that red wine inhibited cancer cell proliferation in concentrations as low as 2 percent, and white wine did the same in 5 percent concentrations. Drop for drop, Pinot Noir was the best at pumping the cancer cells' brakes. 

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While previous studies have shown that the polyphenol resveratrol, which is found in hefty doses in wine, has anti-cancer properties, this is the first study to use wine, rather than a synthetic version of the antioxidant, to examine its effects. 

Need more reason to cozy up with a glass of red? Check out these seven health benefits of wine. (Of course, everything in moderation—this is one case in which more isn't necessarily better since excessive alcohol consumption has been correlated with an increase in your risk for breast cancer.)

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Another Reason You're Not Getting Enough Sleep

Who knew that THIS could mess with your bedtime

Well, this is unfair: Your gender may affect how well you sleep, according to a new study published in the journal Sleep Medicine.

For the study, researchers from the U.K. surveyed 8,480 people about their sleep habits—like when they fell asleep, how long they slept for, and if they experienced any difficulties drifting off. The results? Women slept for 11 minutes less than men, on average. Female participants also reported having more trouble sleeping than their male counterparts.

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What gives? While this study didn't analyze why women reported poorer sleep quality, previous studies have shown that women generally have more trouble sleeping than men, says lead study author Yue Leng, a Ph.D. student in the department of public health and primary care at the University of Cambridge. One reason might be that women feel more pressure to balance work and family, and the stress could disrupt their sleep patterns, says Leng.  

But fear not—we've got loads of awesome tips and tricks to sleep better tonight (and every other night after that).

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